Replacing The Maximizer Cylinder; Removing The Cylinder Guard - Labrie TOP SELECT Maintenance Manual

104 Maximizer Maintenance
5. While a helper is operating the Maximizer by pulling down the corresponding lever (see Figure
10-1) and is holding it in this position to let the pressure build up (the Maximizer is at the end of
the front stroke), adjust the screw to set the correct forward pressure on the gauge at 2000 psi.
N : Backward pressure is used to move the Maximizer panel toward the tailgate; forward pressure
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is used to move the Maximizer panel toward the front bulkhead.
N : Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to increase pressure or counter-clockwise to reduce it.
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6. Once the correct pressure has been set, tighten the adjustment screw locknut.

Replacing the Maximizer Cylinder

If you detect potential problems with the Maximizer cylinder, you might have to remove it and
replace it.
Also, if the Maximizer panel needs to be removed and replaced, you will have to remove the cylinder
too.
DANGER!
Apply the Lockout/Tagout procedure at all times when maintenance or inspection is
carried out on the vehicle.

Removing the Cylinder Guard

You need to remove the cylinder guard first in order to remove the Maximizer cylinder.
N : 2 people are required to carry out this procedure.
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To remove the cylinder guard, apply the following procedure:
1.
Ensure that the parking brake is applied.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
Engage the hydraulic pump.
4.
Open the tailgate and set the tailgate safety prop.
5.
Fully move the Maximizer towards the front bulkhead to clear the cylinder guard.
6.
Turn OFF the hydraulic pump and stop the engine.
7.
Apply the Lockout/Tagout procedure (see Lockout/Tagout Procedure on page 22).
8.
Use a zip cutter to cut through the tacks lined along the cylinder guard.
9. Remove the guard once all the tacks have been cut.