SkyTrak 6042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 364)

Hydraulic System
8.132 Model 6042 Legacy Origin 7/02
8.13.11 Side Tilt Carriage Cylinder (Optional)
The optional side tilt carriage cylinder (Fig. 8 -89)
provides a way to tilt the carriage attachment from side-
to-side. The side tilt carriage includes a cylinder that
operates to provide the side tilt motion.
Figure 8-89 Side Tilt Carriage Cylinder (Optional)
a. Side Tilt Carriage (Optional) Removal
1. Level the boom (place the boom in a horizontal
position).
2. Tilt the carriage (Fig. 8-90, 1) to fully retract the side
tilt carriage cylinder (2).
3. Use suitable blocks to support the side tilt carriage
(Fig. 8-90, 1) in this position.
4. Engage the park brake switch, place the travel select
lever in (N) NEUTRAL, place the neutral lock lever in
the (N) NEUTRAL LOCK position and shut the engine
OFF.
5. Place an Accident Prevention Tag on both the
ignition key switch and the steering wheel, stating
that the vehicle should not be operated. Refer to
Section 1.5, “Accident Prevention Tag Usage.”
6. Unlock and open the rear door. Allow the hydraulic
fluid to cool.
7. Remove all dirt and grease from the side tilt carriage
cylinder (Fig. 8-90, 2) and the auxiliary hydraulic
lines (3).
8. Label or otherwise mark the auxiliary hydraulic
assemblies (Fig. 8-90, 3).
9. Disconnect and cap all hoses and fittings, etc.
10. Remove the snap rings (Fig. 8 -90, 4) and cylinder
base pin (5) and rod pin (6) from the mounting plates
on the carriage (1) and pivot base (7).
11. Remove the cylinder (Fig. 8-90, 2) using a strap
sling and hoist or other suitable lifting equipment.
12. Wipe up any hydraulic fluid spillage in, on, near and
around the vehicle.
WARNING:
Hot hydraulic fluid can
cause severe burns. Wait for hydraulic fluid to
cool before servicing any hydraulic component.
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WARNING:
Escaping hydraulic fluid
under pressure can penetrate the skin, causing
death or serious injury. Relieve hydraulic pressure
before servicing any hydraulic component.