194 General Maintenance
Body Hoist Cylinder
Because it is frequently used, the body hoist cylinder needs to be inspected to ensure proper
operation at all times.
Figure 3-283
Body hoist cylinder
Inspecting Body Hoist Cylinder
The body hoist cylinder should be visually inspected every week as part of regular maintenance.
Check for leaks, cracks and loose parts that could cause failure. When the body is raised, you will see a
steel gland at the top of each cylinder section. They must be inspected as well.
Figure 3-284
Cylinder gland
To inspect the body hoist cylinder:
1. Park the vehicle on safe, level ground, and check the overhead clearance.
2. Fully raise the body and set the body safety prop (see Setting the Body Safety Prop on page 18).
3. Lock out and tag out the vehicle (see Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle on page 14).
4. Check the cylinder for scratches or leaks, and make sure that the pivots at the base of the cylinder
are greased and that the bolts are tight.
5. Check the gland on each cylinder section.
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