Published 4-20-2015, Control # 502-01 8-35
RT540E SERVICE MANUAL UNDERCARRIAGE
Extension Cylinder
Description
Two outrigger extension cylinders are utilized within each
outrigger box assembly. The extension cylinders provide the
force for the outrigger beam’s horizontal movement. The
cylinder weighs approximately 42 kg (92.5 lb).
Maintenance
NOTE: Refer to Cylinders in Section 2 - HYDRAULIC AND
PRESSURE SETTINGS for Disassembly and
Assembly of the cylinder.
Removal
1. Remove the outrigger beam. Refer to OUTRIGGER
BEAM - REMOVAL in this section.
2. Remove the cotter pin and clevis pin securing the rod
end of the extension cylinder to the outrigger beam.
3. Pull the extension cylinder from the outrigger beam until
the hydraulic hoses on the rod end of the cylinder can be
accessed. Tag and disconnect the hoses from the rod
end of the cylinder. Cap or plug all openings.
4. Remove the cylinder.
Adjust for 2 mm (0.07inch)
gap with opposing shim
6 mm (0.23 inch) of bottom wear pad
protruding before installing outrigger beam
5
6
4
3
1, 2
7, 8
7, 8
FIGURE 8-32
Item Description
1 Capscrew
2 Washer
3Plate
4 Wear Pad
5 Wear Pad
6 Slotted Setscrew
7 Setscrew
8Hex Nut
Reference Only