TM 5-2420-224-20-2
BACKHOE STABILIZER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal b. Installation
I N I T I A L S E T UP
Applicable Configuration:
General Safety Instructions:
SEE
Tools and Special Equipment:
Shop Equipment, SC 4910-95-CL-A74
Tool Kit, SC 5180-90-CL-N26
Materials/Parts:
Packing (2)
Caps and Plugs
Appendix C, Item 7
Rags
Appendix C, Item 32
Personnel Required: (2)
References:
LO 5-2420-224-12
Equipment Condition:
Reference
Condition Description
Page 2-22
Backhoe in Three-Point
Stance
Page 2-23
Hydraulic Pressure
Relieved
W A R N I N G
• High pressure hydraulics [oil
under 2450 psi (16,893 kPa)]
o p e r a t e t h i s e q u i p m e n t .
N e v e r
d i s c o n n e c t
a n y
h y d r a u l i c l i n e o r f i t t i n g
w i t h o u t
f i r s t
d r o p p i n g
p r e s s u r e t o z e r o . A h i g h
p r e s s u r e o i l s t r e a m c a n
p i e r c e b o d y a n d c a u s e
severe injury to personnel.
• Backhoe stabilizer cylinder
w e i g h s 7 7 p o u n d s ( 3 5
kilograms). To avoid personal
injury, use a hoist or suitable
l i f t i n g d e v i c e w h e n l i f t i n g
backhoe stabilizer cylinder.
• Fuel and oil are slippery and
c a n c a u s e f a l l s . T o a v o id
injury, wipe up spilled fuel or
oil with rags.
C A U T I O N
Cap or plug all ports and ends of hoses and tubes to prevent contamination
of hydraulic oil. Failure to do so may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
• Procedure is the same for both stabilizer cylinders.
• Tag lines prior to disconnecting to aid in connecting.
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R E M O V A L
