TOHATSU 40 Service Manual page 329

SECTION 8
Service Check 11 - Tilt Cylinder Piston
1. Remove and clean tilt piston rod assembly.
2. Inspect for the following:
• Damage to piston sliding surface in cylinder.
• Damage or deformation of piston rod and rod guide.
• Damage or deterioration of o-rings and back-up ring.
Service Check 12 - Tilt Cylinder Free Piston
1. Remove tilt piston rod assembly.
2. Remove free piston.
3. Inspect for the following:
• Damage to free piston.
• Damage to free piston seating surface in cylinder.
• Damage or deterioration of o-ring and back-up ring.
Service Check 13 - Tilt Cylinder Shock Absorber Valve
1. Remove the tilt cylinder piston rod.
2. Inspect internal shock absorber valve for the following:
• Fatigue or deformation of spring.
• Damage to valve ball.
• Damage to valve seat.
• Inhibited operation caused by accumulation of dirt.
Service Check 14 - PT/T Assembly
Replace the PT/T assembly.
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