general recommendations - safety - AJ Maskin AS

SHEET C023CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE SHEETREPLACING THE STEERING CYLINDERSheet 1/2Caution!Ensure that oil temperatureis not too high.1 - Preliminary operations• Put the machine in the low configuration.• Cut off the electric power supply (see § 7.3, page 52).• Raise the machine with a jack or hoist.2 - Removing the steering cylinder• Mark and disconnect the two steering cylinder hoses (1).NB:Unscrew the hose slowly to allow residual hydraulic pressure todissipate.• Fit caps to the hoses.• Put the cylinder into slings.• Remove the screws (3) and blocking yokes (4) then remove the steeringcylinder’s two axles (2).• Remove the steering cylinder.13 2 43 - Replacing the steering cylinder• Put a new steering cylinder into place.• Replace the axles and blocking yokes and secure with screws equipped withnew toothed washers.• Reconnect the hydraulic hoses according to the marks made when dismantling.• Put the machine back into the operational configuration.• Make several steering movements to purge the hydraulic circuit.• Check the oil level in the hydraulic oil tank.