How To Remove A Lift Cylinder - Genie DPL-25S Service Manual

September 2016
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Lift Cylinder

How to Remove a Lift Cylinder

This procedure requires specific
repair skills, lifting equipment and
a suitable workshop. Attempting
this procedure without these skills
and tools may result in death or
serious injury and significant
component damage. Dealer
service is strongly recommended.
1 Remove the mast. See 4-2, How to Remove the
Mast Assembly.
2 Remove the socket head retaining bolt from the
clevis block on the lift cylinder rod end.
a
b
c
a top of no. 1 column
b retaining bolt
c clevis block
Bodily injury hazard. Spraying
hydraulic oil can penetrate and
burn skin. Loosen hydraulic
connections very slowly to allow
the oil pressure to dissipate
gradually. Do not allow oil to squirt
or spray.
Part No. 40462 DPL-25S • DPL-30S • DPL-25S Super Series
Section 7 - Repair Procedures
3 Remove the cylinder mounting fasteners from
the cylinder barrel end.
4 Loosen the cylinder bracket mounting fasteners.
d
c
a bracket mounting fasteners
b cylinder mounting fasteners
c hydraulic cylinder
d cylinder mounting plate
5 Support the cylinder and carefully slide it out of
the bottom of the mast.
Crushing hazard. The lift cylinder
will fall unless it is properly
supported.
MAST ASSEMBLY
a
b
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