Hydraulic Tilt Cylinders

TM 10-3930-627-12

(3) With plungers fully retracted, holes in

4-51. Levers and Linkage Adjustment

piston rod devises should align with mounting holes on

There is no provision for adjustment of these parts.

uprights so pins can be entered without moving parts to

4-52. Hydraulic Tilt Cylinders

get them in line. If necessary, loosen clamp bolt on

a. Inspection. Inspect tilt cylinders for leaks,

clevis, hold piston rod at flat provided and screw clevis in

secure mounting, proper length adjustment of piston

or out until holes are lined up.

rods, rust or burrs on piston rods, and operation of

(4) Reconnect tilt cylinders to uprights.

cylinders.

4-53. Lift Chains

b. Removal.

a. Removal.

(1) Tilt mast back and block it, or tie it to

(1) Remove the forks from the carriage.

the overhead guard.

(2) Raise the lift carriage (6, fig. 4-27)

(2) Disconnect hoses at tilt cylinders, (fig.

about 6 inches from the floor and block the carriage to

4-26) and strip cylinders of fittings for use at installation.

remove tension from the chains.

(3) Remove pin lock screws from front and

(3) Remove nut (7) and jamnut (8) from

rear tilt cylinder pins, support cylinders against dropping,

adjusting screw (9) and remove screw from cylinder

and remove pins.

flange.

(4) Take cylinders from truck. Save pins,

(4) Remove pins (3) from link (2) and

lubrication fittings and lock screws for reuse.

remove link plate (5). Remove chain assembly (1) from

c. Installation. Reverse procedure in b above.

carriage anchor (4).

After installation operate tilt control several times to bleed

(5) Remove the chain with the screw from

air from system.

the mast assembly.

d. Adjustment.

(1) Tilt and block mast fully back.

(2) Disconnect both tilt cylinders at mast.

Be sure plungers are fully retracted.

KEY to figure 4-27:

1. Chain

2. Link

3. Pin

4. Carriage anchor

5. Link plate

6. Lift carriage

7. Nut

8. Jamnut

9. Adjusting screw

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