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EPAIR HOPPER LIFT CYLINDER - Continued.
B.
CLEAN - Continued.
WARNING
Compressed air used for cleaning
purposes will not exceed 30 psi (207
kPa). Use only with effective chip
guarding
and
personal
protective
equipment (goggles/face shield and
glove). Failure to take proper
precautions may result in severe
injury or loss of vision.
3.
USE
30
PSI
(207
kPa)
MAXIMUM
COMPRESSED AIR TO BLOW ANY FOREIGN
MATERIAL FROM SEAL GROOVES, INSIDE
DIAMETER
OF
CYLINDER
TUBE,
AND
THREADED SURFACES. DRY PARTS WITH
CLEANING CLOTHS.
C.
INSPECT.
1.
INSPECT CYLINDER TUBE.
a.
Run your finger along surface A of cylinder tube
(5) and retaining ring groove surface B. Feel for
any nicks, scratches, or sharp edges that may
damage preformed packings and seals.
b.
Remove sharp edges of nicks or scratches using
crocus cloth or replace cylinder tube.
c.
Use a strong light to visually inspect cylinder
tube (5) interior for scoring or scratches. If
scoring or scratches are detected, replace
hopper lift cylinder.
d.
Check spherical bearing C for pitting, cracks, or
looseness. If damaged or loose, replace
spherical bearing per instructions in step D of
this task.
e.
Inspect threads D. If threads are distorted,
replace cylinder tube (5).
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