Grove Published 01-29-2015, Control # 512-01 2-63
TMS700E SERVICE MANUAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Cylinder Installed on Crane
1. Extend boom so that the rear of the upper tele cylinder is
accessible through the side access hole. Stop engine.
2. Attach bleeder hoses (2X p/n 80044629) to both tele
cylinder bleeder fittings and route to catch pan, tank, etc.
The lower tele cylinder bleeder fitting is located on the
rod endcap. The upper tele cylinder bleeder fitting is
located on the barrel, just in front of the trunnion.
3. Start engine. Low pressure will push oil/air out of the
retract side of the cylinder.
4. Continue until all air is expelled from the cylinder
followed by clean hydraulic oil.
5. Stop the engine and remove the hoses.
STEER CYLINDER
Description
The steer cylinders (Figure 2-49) are mounted on the front
axles. The steer cylinders each have a 5.08 cm (2.0 in)
diameter bore. The steer cylinders each have a retracted
length of 52.15 cm (20.53 in) from end to end. The steer
cylinders each have an extended length of 82.63 cm
(32.53 in) from end to end. Each cylinder has a stroke of
30.48 cm (12.0 in). A wiper ring prevents foreign material
from entering each cylinder. O-rings and other seals prevent
internal and external leakage.
The cylinder weighs approximately 6.0 kg (13.2 lb).
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