DRESSTA TD-25M EXTRA - Removal

SECTION 10C CYLINDERS
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TD-25M EXTRA DRESSTA
BLADE TILT AND PITCH CYLINDER
11. REMOVAL
WARNING! Before working at the machine, be sure that the blade and ripper have
been lowered to the ground, engine is OFF, drive train control lock lever is in
locked (ON) position and parking brake is set. The starting switch and the electrical
system master switch are turned OFF, keys are removed and the controls are
tagged to prevent inadvertent engine starting.
IMPORTANT: Disconnected hydraulic lines must be capped with the correct size plastic cap.
If caps are not available, use tape or rubber stoppers. Openings must never be plugged with rags.
This practice could introduce dirt or lint into critical hydraulic components. Tag all disconnected
lines to facilitate proper installation.
Fig. 10C.18. Blade Tilt/Pitch
Cylinder Guard
Fig. 10C.19. Blade Tilt/Pitch Cylinder
Removal (L.H. Side)
1. Blade Tilt/Pitch Cylinder
2. Lower Guard
3. Upper Guard
4. Center Guard
1. Blade Tilt/Pitch Cylinder
2. Socket Cap
3. Blade
4. Hoses
5. Hose Clamp
6. Hoist Sling
7. Pin
1. Remove the upper guard (3, Fig. 10C.18), lower guard (2) and center guard (4) from tilt/pitch
cylinder (1) at L.H. side of the machine.
2. Unscrew bolts with washer securing hose clamp (5, Fig. 10C19) to the tilt/pitch cylinder (1) and
remove clamp.
3. Disconnect hoses (4, Fig. 10C.19) from tilt/pitch cylinder (1) and position out of way.
4. Attach a hoist sling to blade tilt/pitch cylinder (1). The hoist must be installed to give the best
possible balance. Place tension on the hoist.
5. Remove bolts with washer securing socket cap (2) and move socket cap of blade (3). Keep
shims with blade (3).
6. Remove mounting hardware securing pin (7) to the bracket on push arm and remove pin.
Remove tilt/pitch cylinder (1) from machine.