Model 9600/9700 Swing-Reach ® Lift Truck

Hydraulic Components

Main Lift Cylinders (9700)

Removal

Perform this procedure with two or more technicians. Do not attempt this procedure without a suitable hoist or crane and a work platform. Main lift cylinders weigh 350lb. (159kg) each.

1.Cut the cable ties on the two hose and cable slap pads on each cylinder to be removed.

2.Elevate the carriage approx. 3 ft. (1m). Block and clamp between edge of carriage and baseleg. See “Blocking the Carriage” and Figure2-6 on page2-10.

3.Turn the key switch OFF and disconnect the battery connector.

4.Remove the left side over-the-mast hose pulleys.

5.Remove the nuts securing the upper end of the cylinder.

6.Remove the tractor cover. Use the emergency lowering valve to lower the cylinder. Make sure to close the valve when the cylinder is lowered. See “Main Manifold” on page7-70 .

7.Remove the lower cylinder retaining nut.

8.Loosen the left side over-the-mast hose bracket under the carriage. See Figure7-96

Section 7.Component Procedures

Main Lift Cylinders (9700)

9.Remove the hydraulic fittings at the bottom of the cylinder.

10.Wrap a lifting strap around the lift cylinder below the locating eye.

NOTE: To prevent the strap from slipping, place a hose clamp above and below the strap. Make sure the clamps are tight.

11.Carefully lift the cylinder from its locating pin. Guide the cylinder past the hydraulic fittings on the carriage.

12.Attach a nut to the mounting stud on the bottom of the cylinder to protect the threads.

Installation

1.Wrap a lifting strap around the lift cylinder below the locating eye.

NOTE: To prevent the strap from slipping, place a hose clamp above and below the strap. Make sure the clamps are tight.

2.Attach the strap to a suitable hoist or other lifting device.

3.Remove the nut protecting the threads on the mounting stud on the bottom of the cylinder.

4.Carefully lift and lower the cylinder into position. One technician guides the

Publication: 1089040, Issued: 08 Apr 2016 7-79