Section 4 • Repair Procedures
REV A
September 2016
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MAST COMPONENTS
10-3
Lift Cylinder
The lift cylinder is equipped with a normally closed
solenoid valve to prevent movement in the event of
a hydraulic line failure.
How to Remove the Lift Cylinder
Bodily injury hazard. This
procedure requires specific repair
skills, lifting equipment and a
suitable workshop. Attempting this
procedure without these skills and
tools could result in death or
serious injury and significant
component damage. Dealer
service is strongly recommended.
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring on the fitting and/or hose end must be
replaced and then torqued to specification during
installation. Refer to Section 2,
Hydraulic Hose and
Fitting Torque Specifications.
1 Remove the mast. See 10-1,
How to Remove
the Mast Assembly.
2 Remove the nylock nuts securing the lift
cylinder, to the cylinder mast mount brackets,
located inside the top half of the mast
assembly. Set the nylock nuts to the side.
3 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hose on
the lift cylinder. Cap the fittings on the cylinder.
4 Remove the lift cylinder retaining bolt from the
lower cylinder block and set to the side.
a number 4 mast cylinder mount
bracket
b number 3 mast cylinder mount
bracket
c number 2 mast cylinder mount
bracket
d nylock nut
e lift cylinder
f mast assembly