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FORM NO. 1-822 August 2005 Price: $4.25 ELECTRO-LIFT E-58H, E-78 & E-88 power unit service manual Meyer Products LLC Diamond Equipment 18513 Euclid Ave. • Cleveland, OH 44112-1084 6 Angell Lane• Damariscotta, ME 04543-9720 Phone (216) 486-1313 Phone (207) 563-2227 email•warranty@meyerproducts.com...
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THEORY OF OPERATION ........DIAGNOSIS ............. REPAIR PROCEDURE ..........ELECTRONIC TROUBLESHOOTING ..... SPECIFICATIONS ........... Meyer Products LLC reserves the right, under its continuing product improvement program, to change construction or design details, specifications and prices without notice or without incurring any obligation.
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SECTION 0 - GENERAL INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ............ • ............ ODEL DENTIFICATION • ODEL DENTIFICATION AND ..........ERIAL UMBER OCATION • ............ OTOR DENTIFICATION MAINTENANCE ..............• ..........ENERAL AINTENANCE • ..............LEANLINESS • ........... EHICLE LECTRICAL YSTEM •...
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GENERAL INFORMATION Model Identification MAINTENANCE The E-58H, E-78 & E-88 unit is an electrically powered The following maintenance information is intended hydraulic mechanism specifically designed for use with as a basic guide for providing the E-58H, E-78 & the Meyer E-Z Mount Xpress and E-Z Mount Plus and E-88 unit with the proper service and care.
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M-2 Flushing Fluid, or a (Napthenic) based cleaner that is wax free. Refill E-58H, E-78 & E-88 unit with M-1 Fluid by fully retracting lift rod (Ram) and filling reservoir to 1-1/2 “ below the filler hole. Fill and bleed hoses and Power...
SECTION 1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND THEORY OF OPERATION CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................... THEORY OF OPERATION ....................• F E-58H, E-78 & E-88 ................... UNCTIONS • E ..................6-15 LECTRICAL AND HARTS •• E-88 ........................6-11 •• E-78 ........................12-15 ••...
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Additional components which control and supply electrical current to the E-58H, E-78 & E-88 units are E-58H, E-78 & E-88 unit is an electrically powered and an operator controlled Touchpad (E-58H only), RCM electrically controlled hydraulic mechanism specifically (Remote Control Module);...
Under a condition, such as when a hydraulic cylinder The basic operating principles of the hydraulic pump used in the E-58H, E-78 & E-88 units are quite is extended to the end of its stroke, eliminating additional space for the pressurized hydraulic oil to simple.
“C” Solenoid Valve E-58H & E-78 only the winding, which consists of numerous turns The “C” Solenoid valve is used on the E-58H & of copper wire. The flow of current through the E-78 hydraulic unit for power angling. The “C”...
In the E-58H, E-78 & E-88 a pump check valve is used The crossover relief valve is factory set to the specified to prevent hydraulic fluid from leaking back through pressure of 3800 P.S.I.
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SECTION 2 - DIAGNOSIS CONTENTS E-88 E-58H E-78 GENERAL INFORMATION TESTING TIPS “RAISE” Troubleshooting “LEAK DOWN” Troubleshooting “LOWER” Troubleshooting “ANGLE LEFT” Troubleshooting “ANGLE RIGHT” Troubleshooting “WILL NOT HOLD ANGLE” Troubleshooting “MOUNTING” Troubleshooting “DIS-MOUNTING” Troubleshooting -19-...
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6. Pump pressure can be measured at an angle hose (note pressure at full angle) or in the pressure filter port (an adaptor is necessary for the filter port). Note: The E-88 Unit has a non adjustable pressure relief valve. 7. Flush the complete system including unit, hoses and power angling rams with Meyer Hydra-Flush™ Fluid M-2. -20-...
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DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART FOR E-58H & E-78 Unit These charts are intended to be used as an aid in diagnosing problems on the E-58H & E-78 unit. They are not a substitute for factory traini IMPORTANT: Maintenance and repairs must be performed with the moldboard on the ground.
E-88. Figure 3-2is an exploded NOTE: Do not disassemble pump assembly. view which applies to the E-58H & E-78. It should be used as the primary reference for proper reassembly. 1. Remove motor as shown in Figures 3-13 and Where necessary, this section includes additional 3-14 (page 42).
Parts indented are included in assembly under which they are indented. 15974 15974 • Kit-Crossover Valve *Parts included in Master Seal Kit Part No. 15969 (E-58H & E-78), 15978 (E-88) •• O-ring Basic Seal Kit Part No. 15254 •• O-ring Pump Relief Valve @ 2000 + 50 P.S.I.
DISASSEMBLY - E-78 & E-88 FIGURE 3-3 FIGURE 3-4 Remove two phillips head screws from the front cover. Remove three phillips head screws from the rear cover. FIGURE 3-5 FIGURE 3-6 Carefully press in the four tabs holding the front and rear Remove two 1/4”...
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DISASSEMBLY - E-78 & E-88 FIGURE 3-7 FIGURE 3-8 Remove two 1/4” bolts using a 7/16” Socket or wrench. Using a 1/2” Socket or Wrench remove the two bolts holding Retain Spacer Plate between bracket and block. the positive and negative wires to the motor. FIGURE 3-9 FIGURE 3-10 Gently pull up on electronic framing until coil wire plugs are...
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DISASSEMBLY - ALL MODELS FIGURE 3-11 FIGURE 3-12 To drain oil from the unit, remove the drain plug using a Drain Plug removed. 11/16” wrench. FIGURE 3-13 FIGURE 3-14 To replace the motor remove the two cap screws, use a Hold the motor parts together while removing it from the 10mm hex socket.
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DISASSEMBLY - ALL MODELS FIGURE 3-15 FIGURE 3-16 To remove the pump, Use a 1/2” hex socket on the three Pump removed from the unit base. locknuts. The studs usually unscrew with the nuts. E-88 ONLY E-88 ONLY FIGURE 3-17 FIGURE 3-18 Remove the “A”...
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DISASSEMBLY - E-88 ONLY FIGURE 3-19 FIGURE 3-20 The “A” Cartridge is removed using a 7/8” hex deep The “A” Cartridge is removed. Clean by soaking cartridge socket. in cleaning solvent. FIGURE 3-21 FIGURE 3-22 Remove the “B” Coil. The “B” Cartridge is removed using a 7/8” hex deep socket.
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DISASSEMBLY - E-88 ONLY FIGURE 3-23 FIGURE 3-24 The “B” Cartridge is removed. Clean by soaking cartridge A magnetic probe is extremely useful for removal of small in cleaning solvent. valve parts. Use a magnet to retrieve the “B” Check Valve Body.
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DISASSEMBLY - E-88 ONLY FIGURE 3-27 FIGURE 3-28 Remove the “C” Coil. The “C” Cartridge is removed using a 7/8” hex deep socket. FIGURE 3-29 FIGURE 3-30 The “C” Cartridge is removed. Clean by soaking cartridge Remove the “D” Coil. in cleaning solvent.
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DISASSEMBLY - E-88 ONLY FIGURE 3-31 FIGURE 3-32 The “D” Cartridge is removed using a 7/8” hex deep The “D” Cartridge is removed. Clean by soaking cartridge socket. in cleaning solvent. FIGURE 3-33 FIGURE 3-34 Remove the “E” Coil. The “E” Cartridge is removed using a 7/8” hex deep socket.
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DISASSEMBLY - E-88 ONLY FIGURE 3-35 FIGURE 3-36 The “E” Cartridge is removed. Clean by soaking cartridge Use a 15/16” hex deep socket to remove the P.O. Check in cleaning solvent. valve assembly used for angling. FIGURE 3-37 FIGURE 3-38 Remove the P.O.
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DISASSEMBLY - E-88 ONLY FIGURE 3-39 FIGURE 3-40 Use a 15/16” hex deep socket to remove the P.O. Check Use a 15/16” hex deep socket to remove the P.O. Check valve assembly from the bottom of the valve block. Clean valve assembly used for mount/dismount.
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DISASSEMBLY - E-88 ONLY FIGURE 3-43 FIGURE 3-44 Use a 15/16” hex deep socket to remove the P.O. Check Use a 7/8” wrench or socket to remove filter plug. valve assembly from the bottom of the valve block. Clean by soaking Check valve in cleaning solvent. FIGURE 3-45 FIGURE 3-46 Remove the Filter.
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DISASSEMBLY - E-58H & E-78 ONLY FIGURE 3-47 FIGURE 3-48 Remove the “A” Coil using your hand or carefully use Coil removed from the “A” Cartridge. pliers. FIGURE 3-49 FIGURE 3-50 The “A” Cartridge is removed using a 7/8” hex deep The “A”...
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DISASSEMBLY - E-58H & E-78 ONLY FIGURE 3-51 FIGURE 3-52 Remove the “B” Coil. The “B” Cartridge is removed using a 7/8” hex deep socket. FIGURE 3-53 FIGURE 3-54 The “B” Cartridge is removed. Clean by soaking cartridge Use a 7/8” wrench or socket to remove the “B” Check in cleaning solvent.
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DISASSEMBLY - E-58H & E-78 ONLY FIGURE 3-55 FIGURE 3-56 Remove “B” Check Valve Nut. Retrieve the “B” Check Valve Body. FIGURE 3-57 FIGURE 3-58 Remove the “B” Check Valve Poppet. Retrieve the “B” Check Valve Spring. -53-...
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DISASSEMBLY - E-58H & E-78 ONLY FIGURE 3-59 FIGURE 3-60 Remove the “C” Coil. The “C” Cartridge is removed using a 7/8” hex deep socket. FIGURE 3-61 FIGURE 3-62 The “C” Cartridge is removed. Clean by soaking cartridge Use a 15/16” hex deep socket to remove the P.O. Check in cleaning solvent.
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DISASSEMBLY - E-58H & E-78 ONLY FIGURE 3-63 FIGURE 3-64 Remove the P.O. Check valve assembly. Clean by soaking Remove the P.O. Pilot Piston & Spring underneath Piston. Check valve in cleaning solvent. FIGURE 3-65 FIGURE 3-66 Use a 15/16” hex deep socket to remove the P.O. Check Remove the P.O.
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DISASSEMBLY - E-58H & E-78 ONLY FIGURE 3-67 FIGURE 3-68 Use a 7/8” wrench or socket to remove filter plug. Remove Filter Plug. FIGURE 3-69 FIGURE 3-70 Remove the Filter. Clean by soaking Filter in cleaning Use a 1/4” hex key or Allen Socket to remove the four valve solvent.
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DISASSEMBLY - ALL MODELS FIGURE 3-71 FIGURE 3-72 Use a 1/4” hex key or Allen Socket to remove pilot valve Use a 11/16 Wrench or Socket to remove Crossover Relief plug. Valve. FIGURE 3-73 FIGURE 3-74 Remove Crossover Relief Valve. There is one filter on the E-78 and E-88 base assembly.
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DISASSEMBLY - ALL MODELS FIGURE 3-76 FIGURE 3-75 Before removing ram and piston assembly, extend rod fully. Filters removed; soak in kerosene before reassembling. This drains out remaining oil in cylinder. FIGURE 3-77 FIGURE 3-78 When disassembling the reservoir-cylinder assembly use a Cover is removed from reservoir using a large screw driver 1/2”...
DISASSEMBLY - ALL MODELS FIGURE 3-79 FIGURE 3-80 Remove ram and cylinder assembly from reservoir then pull Remove nuts, baffle and retainer rings from studs and screw ram out of cylinder. Worn packing cup on piston should be the studs into the base. Clean reassemble Sump Base in replaced if cloth backing is visible.
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REASSEMBLY - ALL MODELS FIGURE 3-84 FIGURE 3-83 Install cover assembly using mallet to seat cover, making Reinstall reservoir using mallet to seat reservoir squarely. certain filter plug is properly located next to the electric motor. FIGURE 3-86 FIGURE 3-85 Torque the bolts to 100-125 in.
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Torque the pump to 100-125 in. lbs. using a 1/2” hex socket on the locknuts. REFILL UNIT WITH MEYER M-1 HYDRAULIC FLUID FIGURE 3-89 FIGURE 3-90 Follow instructions under Torque cap screws to 45 - 55 in. lbs., then apply Permatex “Replacement of Hydraulic Fluid”...
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CROSSOVER RELIEF VALVE DISASSEMBLY - ALL MODELS FIGURE 3-92 FIGURE 3-91 Use a screwdriver to loosen Plug to access the Spring. One piece Crossover Relief Valve. FIGURE 3-94 FIGURE 3-93 Remove Spring. Remove Plug. -62-...
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CROSSOVER RELIEF VALVE DISASSEMBLY - ALL MODELS FIGURE 3-96 FIGURE 3-95 Use a “thin” 7/16” wrench to loosen Body. Remove Washer. FIGURE 3-97 FIGURE 3-98 Separate Body. Pull Pin out of lower half of Body. Remove O-ring and Glyd. Ring. -63-...
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CROSSOVER RELIEF VALVE REASSEMBLY - ALL MODELS FIGURE 3-99 FIGURE 3-100 Carefully slide Glyd. Ring over Pin. Carefully slide O-ring over Glyd. Ring. FIGURE 3-101 FIGURE 3-102 Slide Pin with the small end first into the lower half of Reinstall lower half of Body to the upper half. The upper half Body.
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CROSSOVER RELIEF VALVE REASSEMBLY - ALL MODELS FIGURE 3-103 FIGURE 3-104 Use a “thin” 7/16” wrench to loosen Body. Remove Washer with flat side facing down. FIGURE 3-106 FIGURE 3-105 Install Plug. Install Spring. -65-...
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CROSSOVER RELIEF VALVE REASSEMBLY - ALL MODELS FIGURE 3-107 FIGURE 3-108 Use a screwdriver to tighten Plug. Insert small O-ring into the Crossover cavity of the P.A. Block. Make sure small O-ring fits flat in the bottom of the cavity. FIGURE 3-109 FIGURE 3-110 Insert larger O-ring into the Crossover cavity until it sitting...
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REASSEMBLY - E-78 FIGURE 3-111 FIGURE 3-112 “A” Coil is Black and Tan wires, “B” Coil is Red and Gently install electronic framing over hydraulic unit until coil Tan wires and “C” Coil is Green and Tan wires. wire plugs are accessible to the coils. Plug coil wire plugs into the proper coils.
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REASSEMBLY - E-78 & E-88 FIGURE 3-115 FIGURE 3-116 Install two 1/4” bolts using a 7/16” Socket or wrench. Be Install two 1/4” bolts using a 7/16” Socket or wrench. sure to reinstall shim. A2 has a large red wire (Positive) D1 has a large black wire along with a small black wire and small red wire.
REASSEMBLY - E-78 & E-88 FIGURE 3-118 FIGURE 3-119 Install three phillips head screws from the rear cover. Install two phillips head screws from the front cover. BRUSH REPLACEMENT OF ISKRA MOTOR - All Models FIGURE 3-120 Remove motor from hydraulic unit. Remove top cap from motor housing. To replace brushes (part # 15854) start by pushing each brush assembly towards the commutator.
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3 seconds then unplug the power PCM into electrical outputs to activate the appropriate cable from the Meyer accessory jack. Then plug solenoids to get the proper snow plow movement to cable back in and power on RCM.
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NOTE: If RCM is powered on during the Mounting/ A. RCM Dismounting sequence, the plow lights will flash and Plug the coiled power cord into the Meyer accessory the plow will no longer mount/dismount. port, then into the RCM. To Power On the unit - Press and hold the green I/O “UP”...
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ELECTRONIC TROUBLESHOOTING E-78 & E-88 This option only available for 10 seconds after HEADLIGHTS: a “joy stick movement”(up, down, left, right). Press Use the truck’s OEM light switch to control OFF/LO/HI soft key below SHK to activate the “Shake” operation. beams.
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The moldboard functions will be disabled during this time. This can occur for a couple of different reasons: 1. If the Meyer accessory port plug is accidentally Does HCM If after power icon Power cycle HCM cycle, still no icon.
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ELECTRONIC TROUBLESHOOTING E-78 & E-88 RCM Display appears Stuck on Meyer Logo Vehicle lights do not work, no plow connected RCM Display appears Stuck on Meyer Logo Truck lights don't shine - NO plow connected Button Is HCM Beeps Properly...
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