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Maintenance 3.14 - Brake Cylinder
MX15/19
3.14 B
RAKE
C
YLINDER
The brake cylinder is located between the rear wheels at the rear of the chassis.
R
EMOVAL
1. Block the wheels to prevent the work platform from rolling when the brake is removed.
2. Remove the adjustment nut and bolt.
3. Tag and disconnect the hose assemblies and cap the openings to prevent foreign material
from entering.
4. Remove the shoulder bolt and locknut that mount the cylinder rod to the brake tube.
5. Remove the cotter pin and pivot pin from the rear cylinder mount. Remove the cylinder.
Figure 3-19:
Brake Cylinder Installation
D
ISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the snap ring
from the barrel assembly
and pull out the cylinder.
2. Completely disassemble
the cylinder including
removing the piston.
3. Remove all the seals and
O-rings, noting their loca-
tion to aid in re-assembly.
C
LEANING AND
I
NSPECTION
1. Wash all the metal parts
in cleaning solvent and
blow dry with filtered
compressed air.
2. Inspect all the threaded
components for stripped
or damaged threads.
3. Check the inside surface
of the cylinder barrel for
scoring or excessive
wear.
4. Check the piston and headcap for scoring or excessive wear.
5. Inspect the surface of the shaft for scoring or excessive wear.
A
SSEMBLY
1. Lubricate and install new seals and O-rings.
2. Install the piston onto the shaft.
3. Install the headcap on the shaft.
4. Install the spring.
5. Lubricate the piston seal with clean hydraulic fluid and install the shaft assembly in the inner
cylinder barrel.
6. Install the snap ring.
1. Brake Cylinder
2. Rod End Shoulder Bolt and
Locknut
3. Brake Tube
4. Clevis End Pivot Pin
5. Adjustment Bolt and Nut
6. Left Brake
7. Cotter Pin
8. Cylinder Link
9. Right Brake
6
2
3
9
8
7
5
1
4
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