RAYMOND SERVICE INFORMATION
The Raymond Corporation Corporate Headquarters P O Box 130 Greene, New York 13778-0130
RSI OPR-15-005
Model
November 4, 2015
5200, 5400/5500/5600
SUBJECT:
New Free Lift Cylinder Piston Plunger
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Harsh staging when the free lift cylinder fully extends, may be caused by a broken spring in the cushion. A new piston plunger (P/N 1219150) is available to extend the life of the spring (P/N 1003289). Install a new spring when you are installing the new piston plunger.
SERVICE INFORMATION:
1. Remove the free lift cylinder from the truck by following the procedure in the applicable Maintenance Manual. 2. Remove the threaded piston ram (end) cap with Raymond tool (P/N 1090761/002) for current production cylinders. Refer to Figure 1. 3. Remove the snap ring and top bearing for older production. Refer to Figure 1. Figure 1 Staging Screws Compression Spring
Piston Plunger
Ram Cap or Snap Ring
Note : When the snap ring or ram cap is removed, a spring behind the top bearing may push the bearing out of the housing. Note: Leave the ram cap or top bearing, spring, and pressure ring on the rod to prevent damaging the seals.
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