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Installation and Service Manual

Hydraulic Cab Tilt System
CONTENTS Part # 3010003741 rev 0B

1.0 Receiving Instructions 2

2.0 Safety Issues 2
3.0 Hydraulic Fluid and Grease 3
4.0 Description 4
5.0 Operation 6
6.0 Preventive Maintenance 7
7.0 Service 9
7.1 Pump Service 10
7.2 Beam/Link Replacement 12
7.3 Pump Cylinder Kit 12
7.4 Reservoir Replacement Kit 13
7.5 Cylinder & Piston Assembly 14
7.6 Hook Latch Assembly 17
7.7 Rotary Latch Assembly 19
8.0 Troubleshooting 20
9.0 Cab Tilt Angle
10.0 Warranty
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22 Power-Packer
516 Hillcrest Drive
Westfield, WI 53964

PHONE: (800) 745- 4142

FAX: (574) 256-1248
EMAIL: [email protected]
www.powerpackerus.com

© Copyright 2017, Power-Packer. All rights reserved. Issued: January 2017

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1.0 Important Receiving Instructions

Visually inspect all components for shipping damage prior to

installation. Shipping damage is not covered by warranty. If shipping
damage is found, notify carrier at once. The carrier is responsible for
all repair and replacement costs resulting in damage from shipment.
For most current manual, see http://www.powerpackerus.com

Product descriptions and specifications are subject to change. For

specific versions related to your product, contact us.

2.0 Safety Issues

Read all instructions, warnings and cautions carefully. Follow all
safety precautions to avoid personal injury or property damage during
system operation. Power-Packer cannot be responsible for damage
or injury resulting from unsafe product use, lack of maintenance or
incorrect product and/or system operation. Do not remove warning
labels, tags or decals. Contact Power-Packer when in doubt as to the
safety precautions and operations.

This manual follows a system of safety alert symbols, signal words

and safety messages to warn the user of specific hazards. Failure to
comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injury or
death, as well as damage to equipment or other property.

This is a Safety Alert Symbol that appears throughout this manual. It

is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards. Pay close
attention to Safety Alert Symbols and obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible serious personal injury or death.

Safety Alert Symbols are used in conjunction with certain Signal

Words that call attention to safety messages or property damage
messages and designate a degree or level of hazard seriousness.
The Signal Words used in this manual are WARNING, CAUTION,
and NOTICE.

WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could

result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTE
NOTE indicates information considered important, but not hazard-
related (e.g. messages related to property damage.)

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3.0 Hydraulic Fluid and Grease Specifications

NOTENOTE Power-Packer recommends using a quality ISO 15 anti-wear hydraulic
Our experience indicates fluid for most applications. If operating in cold temperatures slower
that mixtures of oil and fuel operation will occur. If slower operation in cold weather affects your
oil cause seals to swell, operations, we recommend using a fluid specially-formulated for cold
resulting in subsequent temperatures. We have found that ISO 15 anti-wear hydraulic fluids
sticking or sluggish action work well with Power-Packer systems to -20° F.
on the landing legs.
If consistently operating at temperatures below -20°F, then we
recommend hydraulic fluids conforming to MIL-PRF-5606H or MIL-H-
5606A (obsolete). If you have any questions regarding fluid
recommendations, please call us.

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4.0 Description
CAUTION
The cab tilt system consists of two hydraulic actuated piston and
cylinder assemblies which raise or lower the cab, and either one or two
The hydraulic cab tilt system latching cylinder assemblies - depending on cab style - which lock the
is a cab lifting, not a cab cab in the down position and release when the cab is raised. These
holding device. Before cylinders are connected by flexible high pressure lines to a control head
working under a raised cab, with a built in pump, reservoir and selector valve.
always engage the
mechanical cab holding “Velocity Fuses” are incorporated in the cab tilt cylinder ports. They
device. serve to control the cab’s free-fall rate past top-dead-center in either
direction, and act as a safety valve to prevent the cab from falling
unchecked in the event of a system failure, such as a broken hydraulic

CAUTION
line. On all cylinders, “Velocity Fuses” are internal fittings in both the
PUSH and PULL ports.

Before lowering cab, clear There are (2) options for cab hold down latches. One option consists of
travel path of any a piston and cylinder assembly, and a rotating latch hook. A built-in
obstructions. Disengage spring rotates the hook to the open position when the latch is
mechanical safety lock hydraulically energized. The second option consists of a piston and
device to lower cab. cylinder spring assembly and a latch hook. A built-in cam forces the
hook clear of the latch when the piston extends.

Placing the selector valve in the CAB RAISE position opens the
hydraulic system to the PUSH circuit. When the pump is operated,

NOTE
hydraulic pressure builds up in the cab latch cylinder(s) and tilt
cylinders. The cab latch releases at a lower pressure than that required
to raise the cab. A built-in spring rotates the hook to the open position
The purpose of this when the latch is hydraulically energized. The visual “Latch Engaged”
manual is to provide indicator protrudes when the latch is opened. As pressure increases,
basic information about the the cab tilt pistons extend, thus raising the cab. When the cab goes over
operation and maintenance top-dead-center, it free falls at a controlled rate to the full tilt position,
of the hydraulic cab tilt automatically relieving hydraulic system pressure.
system. For more
information or to obtain Placing the selector valve in the CAB LOWER position opens the PULL
components, please contact circuit in the system. When the pump is operated, hydraulic pressure
the appropriate Truck forces the cab back up and over top-dead-center. At this point the cab
Service Center nearest you. free falls at a controlled rate until it settles onto the rear mounts. The
upper catch bracket lowers into the latch hook rotating it into the latched
position. With the hydraulic pressure released, the piston-and-cylinder
assembly engages via an internal spring to secure the hook. The visual
“Latch Engaged” indicator is flush with the end cap when the latch is
engaged.

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4.1 Typical Cab Tilt System: Hook Style

Latches

4.2 Typical Cab Tilt System: Rotary Style

Latches

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5.0 Operation

General Information

NOTE 1. Use hydraulic fluid meeting MIL-H-5606 specification or equivalent.

This is a constant viscosity fluid, and is required to ensure
Do not use Automatic consistent operation of the system.
Transmission or Brake 2. Check the level of the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir at regular
Fluid. intervals. Keep the reservoir filled to the top at all times.
3. Periodically inspect the component parts, hydraulic lines and
connections for damage or loss of hydraulic fluid.

To Raise The Cab

CAUTION 1. Place selector valve on the control head in the CAB RAISE position.
Operate pump to disengage the latch hook(s) and raise the cab.
Never fill the reservoir 2. As the cab approaches top dead center (TDC), pump slowly. When
with the cab in the cab goes over TDC, stop pumping. The cab will free fall slowly to
RAISED position. full tilt.

To Lower The Cab

NOTE 1. Place selector valve in CAB LOWER position.

2. Begin pumping cab back over TDC. As cab approaches
The selector valve should TDC, pump slowly.
always be in the CAB 3. As the cab goes over TDC, stop pumping. The cab will free-fall
LOWER position when the smoothly onto the rear mounts, and latch hook(s) will engage.
tilt system is not in use. Leave the selector valve in the CAB LOWER position.

5.1 Freeing A Cylinder Lock-Up

CAUTION
The cylinders are equipped with velocity fuses set to a specific flow rate.
In the event of a sudden change of flow, exceeding the setting, the
velocity fuse will engage and lock up the cylinder. The cylinders can be
unlock by actuating the pump in the opposite direction of the fall, then
Do not attempt to free a
lowering the cab in the normal manner.
hydraulic lock by tampering
with the velocity fuses.
If the cylinders have locked-up in the free-fall to full tilt position, and
there are no leaks or broken flex lines, place the selector valve in
the CAB LOWER position and operate the pump. This will unlock the
fuses in the cylinders. After unlocking the fuses, reposition the
selector valve to permit free fall to full tilt.

If the cylinders have locked up in the free fall to down position, and there
are no leaks or broken lines, unlock by placing the selector valve in the
CAB RAISE position and operating the pump. After the fuses
unlock, reposition the selector valve to CAB LOWER to permit free fall.

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6.0 Preventive Maintenance

CAUTION Bleeding And Filling Procedure

Cab must be in the lowered 1. Be sure all hydraulic lines are connected and the reservoir is full.
position. 2. Loosen the (4) connections on the tilt cylinders, and the connections
on the latch cylinder(s). Do not completely disconnect. Check that

NOTE
all other connections are tight.
3. Fill the pump reservoir to the top with the specified hydraulic fluid
(MIL-H-5606 or equivalent). Close and tighten the filler plug.
4. Place the selector valve in the CAB LOWER position. Operate the
Step 4 of “Bleeding and
pump until all air is bled from the DOWN lines, then tighten the
Filling Procedure” must be
connections at the PULL ports on the tilt cylinders.
made before step 5. Do not
5. Place the selector valve in the CAB RAISE position. Operate the
reverse the sequence of this
pump until all air is first bled from the latch cylinder lines, then
procedure.
tighten those connections. Continue pumping until the UP lines are

CAUTION
free of air, then tighten the connections on the PUSH ports on the
tilt cylinders.
6. After the entire system is bled, and all connections are tight, return
selector valve to CAB LOWER position. Check the fluid level in the
Do not refill the reservoir pump reservoir and refill to the top.
with the cab in the raised
position.
Removing Air From Single Acting Cylinders

NOTE
1. Since cylinders rods usually are mounted higher than base end, air
goes to the top and will not discharge to the reservoir.
2. If number of full pump strokes exceeds (25) before anything starts
to happen, then too much air is in the cylinder.
Cylinders shipped full of oil.
3. Remove cylinders and attach to pump with single hose. With
cylinder in rod down/base up position, extend cylinder and then
open release valve on pump. By pushing down on cylinder, retract
rod into cylinder tube.
4. Replace cylinders on truck and bleed air from lines at cylinder port
by actuating hand pump with fittings slightly loose at cylinder base.
Actuate pump until solid oil appears at loose fitting.
5. Tighten fittings and refill pump until oil flows out of fill port. Close fill
port plug.

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6.0 Preventive Maintenance cont.

NOTE Removing Air From Double Acting Cylinder

Air, dirt and lack of oil
account for 75% of all 1. With cylinder in retracted position and cab down in lock position,
hydraulic problems. open push port fitting slightly and place valve in up position. Actuate
hand pump or air pump until solid oil appears at cylinder ports.
Tighten push port fittings at cylinders.
2. Loosen pull port fittings at cylinder and place valve in down position.
Actuate pump slowly several times until solid oil appears at loose
pull fittings at cylinder.
3. Tighten fittings at cylinder. Refill pump reservoir with cab in down
position until oil flows from fill port.
4. Actuate cab and tilt fully to 90° and return to down position. Refill
reservoir if necessary after fully tilting to 90°.

Removing Dirt From Hydraulic Tilt System

1. All cylinders have screens at ports. If dirt appears at screen and if it

appears clogged, then use a small pick or sharp tool to remove
accumulated dirt from screen.
2. All pumps have screens on inlet ports of pump in the reservoir.
Remove reservoir if no oil will go through the pump and clean inlet
screen. Replace reservoir, refill and bleed hoses.
3. All pumps have mesh screens (“top hat”) at pull and push ports of
valve. Check screens to ensure that no accumulated dirt has closed
off these screens. Use sharp tool or pick to remove
accumulated dirt at screen.

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7.0 Service

The need for repairs of the pump or cylinders will be evidenced by

external leakage at the pump, plunger or the cylinder glands.

Indications of internal problems would be: slow tilting of the cab, cab
unable to “hold” in a partially raised position, or inability to raise the cab.
For specific conditions, possible causes and correction refer to the table
in the Troubleshooting Section.

Service kits for repairing the pump or cylinder and piston assemblies
are available through your local Truck Service
Center/Dealership.

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7.1 Pump Service

For The Aluminum Die Cast Style Pump

Service kits are available through your local Truck Service Center.

Item Qty Description

1 1 Pump Body
2 1 Spool
3 1 Cylinder
4 1 Outlet Seat
5 1 Plunger
6 1 Reservoir
7 1 Plug
8 2 Gasket
9 1 Relief Valve
10 1 Gasket
11 1 Inlet Adapter
12 1 Screen
13 1 O-Ring
14 4 Capscrew
15 1 O-Ring
16 1 O-Ring
17 1 Plug
18 1 Spring
19 2 3/16” Ball
20 1 Wiper
21 1 Back-up
22 1 O-Ring
23 1 Beam
24 1 Pin
25 1 Link
26 2 Cotter Pin
27 1 Beam Link Pin
28 1 Pin
29 2 Washer
30 4 Wave Washer
31 1 ¼” Ball
32 1 O-Ring
33 2 O-Ring
34 1 O-Ring
35 1 Wiper
36 1 Orifice Screw
37 1 Screw
38 1 Washer
39 1 Handle
40 1 Setscrew
41 1 Spring
42 1 Plug
43 7 5/32” Ball
44 1 Fill Plug
45 1 Screen
46 1 Capscrew
47 2 Retaining Ring
48 1 Screen
49 1 Back-up

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7.1 Pump Service

For The Aluminum Block Style Pump

Service kits are available through your local Truck Service Center.

Item Qty Description

1 1 Pump Body Assembly

2, 3, 4 1 Cylinder Insert Assembly
5 1 Beam - Link Assembly
6 1 Fill Plug
7, 8, 9 1 Reservoir (Small)
7, 8, 10 1 Reservoir (Large)
11 2 Adapter (SAE #4 to .125-27 NPTF)

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6.2 Beam/Link Replacement

For Extruded Aluminum Block Style Pump
WARNING 1. With the cab in the lowered operating position, cycle the directional
lever several times from raise to lower position to equalize pressure
When working with high in the pump.
pressure hydraulic systems, 2. Remove retaining ring, washer, clevis pin, and second washer from
the pressure must be the swivel bracket.
relieved before any 3. Remove the retaining ring, washer, clevis pin, and second washer
disassembly can occur. attaching this assembly to the pump piston.
Failure to do so can result in 4. Remove the beam link assembly from the pump.
product damage and/or 5. Place the new beam link assembly on the pump.
severe personal injury. 6. Install a washer on the clevis pin, insert the clevis pin through the
link and swivel, install the second washer and retaining ring.
7. Install a washer on the clevis pin, insert the clevis pin through the
beam and piston, install the second washer and retaining ring.

6.3 Pump Cylinder Kit

For Extruded Aluminum Block Style Pump

1. With the cab in the lowered operating position, cycle the directional
lever several times from the raise to lower position in order to
WARNING equalize pressure in the pump.
2. Slowly loosen and remove the push port hydraulic hose from
the pump fitting. Plug the end to avoid losing excess fluid. Label
When working with high the hose for reassembly. Repeat the process for the pull port
pressure hydraulic systems, hydraulic hose.
the pressure must be 3. Unscrew the (2) mounting bolts and remove the pump from the
relieved before any vehicle.
disassembly can occur. 4. With the pump removed from the vehicle, drain the reservoir and
Failure to do so can result in place the pump on a clean, flat surface.
product damage and/or 5. Remove retaining ring, washer, clevis pin, and second washer from
severe personal injury. the swivel bracket/link. Save these components for reassembly.
6. Remove the retaining ring, washer, clevis pin and second washer
from the beam/piston. Save these components for reassembly.
7. Turn the pump on its side, exposing the bottom. Remove the
black insert. (The bottom of the cylinder insert assembly should be
clearly visible).
8. Using retaining ring pliers, remove the cylinder insert assembly
retaining ring.
9. Grasping the swivel, tap the bottom end of the cylinder insert
assembly with a rubber hammer and slowly pull the cylinder insert
assembly out of the pump body.
10. Before installing the new cylinder insert assembly, lubricate the o-
rings with a petroleum based lubricant (i.e. STP or similar product).
11. Carefully insert the new cylinder insert assembly into the pump
body until fully seated. (Tapping with a small rubber hammer
may be necessary).

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6.3 Pump Cylinder Kit Cont.

WARNING For Extruded Aluminum Block Style Pump cont.

12. Turn the pump body on its side exposing the bottom of the cylinder
When working with high insert assembly. Using the retaining ring pliers, install the new
pressure hydraulic systems, retaining ring into the corresponding groove.
the pressure must be 13. Replace the black insert.
relieved before any 14. Place the beam link assembly on top of the new cylinder insert
disassembly can occur. assembly. Install the washer, clevis pin, second washer and
Failure to do so can result in retaining ring onto the swivel bracket/link.
product damage and/or 15. Install the washer, clevis pin, second washer and retaining ring
severe personal injury. onto the beam/piston.
16. Install the pump onto the vehicle and reconnect hydraulic hoses.
17. Fill and bleed the hydraulic tilt system.

NOTE 6.4 Reservoir Replacement Kit

Verify the correct installation
of retaining ring before
proceeding. 1. With the cab the lowered operating position, cycle the directional
lever several times from raise to lower position to equalize pressure

WARNING
in the pump.
2. Slowly loosen and remove the push port hydraulic hose from
the pump fitting. Plug the end to avoid losing excess fluid. Label
When working with high the hose for reassembly. Repeat the process for the pull port
pressure hydraulic systems, hydraulic hose.
the pressure must be 3. Unscrew the (2) mounting bolts and remove the pump unit from the
relieved before any vehicle.
disassembly can occur. 4. With the pump removed from the vehicle, drain the reservoir and
Failure to do so can result in place the pump on a clean, flat surface.
product damage and/or 5. Using a 3/8” socket or wrench, loosen the (4) reservoir mounting
severe personal injury. bolts (turning counter clockwise).
6. Relocate pump with reservoir down (so as any remaining fluid in
the reservoir does not spill out) and remove reservoir mounting
bolts. Slowly remove reservoir and reservoir seal from pump body.
7. Clean the reservoir mounting surface on the pump body.
8. While the unit is disassembled, take this time to clean the pump
inlet screen.

NOTE
9. Place the new reservoir o-ring seal into the new reservoir seal
groove.
10. Orient the new reservoir to the pump body so that any reservoir
labeling will be consistent with old labeling location.
All other repairs require 11. Start the (4) hex bolts onto the pump body, (turning clockwise)
replacing the complete making sure the o-ring seal remains in the proper groove.
pump assembly. 12. Using a 3/8” torque wrench, tighten the (4) reservoir bolts to 3-5 ft.
lbs. using an opposite corner “X” pattern for equal torque
distribution.
13. Mount the pump back onto the vehicle, reconnect the hydraulic
hoses, and fill and bleed the system.

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6.5 Cylinder and Piston Assembly

Item Qty Description Status

1 1 Cylinder & Base Assembly Not serviceable

2 1 Plunger Assembly Not serviceable
3 1 O-ring Included in service kit
4 1 Retaining Ring Included in service kit
5 1 Seal Included in service kit
6 1 O-ring Included in service kit
7 1 Back-up Included in service kit
8 1 Wiper Included in service kit
9 1 Gland Included in service kit
10 1 O-ring Included in service kit
11 1 Piston Available upon request

Figure # 3

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6.5 Cylinder and Piston Assembly cont.

NOTE 1. Remove the piston and cylinder assembly from the vehicle.
This can be accomplished with the cab in the raised or lowered
If cylinder must be removed position; however, it is recommended that the assembly be
with cab in raised position, removed while the cab is down and locked for three reasons:
proper cab support must be • No undue stress will be placed on the cab.
used before proceeding. • The piston is retracted and not exposed to damage.
• It is safer.

WARNING Release hydraulic pressure and detach hydraulic lines.

Disconnect the cylinder and piston assembly first at the clevis
end, then the back end, in that order. Clean thoroughly with the
When working with high piston retracted before disassembly.
pressure hydraulic systems,
the pressure must be 2. Remove piston assembly from cylinder. (Refer to Figure #3)
relieved before any a. First remove retaining ring (4). Note 1/8” hole in cylinder
disassembly can occur. tube to aid this.
Failure to do so can result in b. Gently pull piston assembly from cylinder tube (use caution
product damage and/or during disassembly as cylinder may contain oil).
severe personal injury. 3. Disassemble piston rod components.
a. Unscrew piston (11) from plunger assembly (2). Remove
gland (9).

NOTE
4. Inspect parts to be reused. Clean thoroughly. Inspect the piston
rod, gland, piston and the cylinder tubing for undue wear or
damage. Replace all components that show damage or wear.

If cylinder bore is scored, Don’t use a bent piston rod or try to straighten it, no matter how
component replacement is small the bend. Required clearances are so close, particularly
recommended. A scored in relation to the gland and seals, that satisfactory operation
rod also requires complete cannot be assured once the rod is bent. The only alternative is
cylinder replacement. to replace it.

5. Reassemble piston rod assembly using kit. Work under the

cleanest possible conditions.
a. Replace seal (6), back-up (7) and wiper (8). Lubricate
the inside of gland and put back on plunger assembly.
b. Apply a very thin coating of hydraulic fluid on the piston rod.
c. Screw piston on plunger assembly using LOCTITE

CAUTION
pipe sealant on threads. Stake threads on two places 180°
apart.
d. Install o-ring (3) from kit.
Retaining ring must be e. Install new seal (5) and o-ring (10).
seated in mating groove. 6. Reinstall piston rod assembly in cylinder. Make sure
the cylinder bore is clean. Pour a small amount of hydraulic fluid
in cylinder, then rotate and rock cylinder to spread fluid over entire
bore. Put a light coat of hydraulic fluid on the piston seal, gland o-
ring, and gland. Slide piston rod assembly into cylinder, using
care. Fill cylinder cavity with recommended oil (within 2” of full).
After lightly tapping gland into position, reinstall retaining ring (4).

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6.5 Cylinder and Piston Assembly cont.

WARNING 7. Check piston for smooth action in cylinder. If no binding

or irregular action occurs, the cylinder is ready for installation.
When working with high 8. Reinstall piston and rod assembly on vehicle. Connect hydraulic
pressure hydraulic systems, lines to port fittings but do not tighten.
the pressure must be 9. Bleed hydraulic system. Fill pump reservoir to the top. Use only
relieved before any specified hydraulic fluid (MIL-H-5606B or equivalent).
disassembly can occur. a. Place selector valve in CAB LOWER position. Operate
Failure to do so can result in pump until all air is bled from DOWN line. Tighten
product damage and/or connection at PULL port on cylinder.
severe personal injury. b. Place selector valve in CAB RAISE position. Operate
pump until all air is bled from UP line. Tighten connection at

WARNING
PUSH port on cylinder.
c. Return selector valve to CAB LOWER position.

If work was done with the

cab in the raised position,
the cab must be lowered
before proceeding to the
next step. Since the cab tilt
system is now full of air, the
cab could free fall
unchecked. Use a hoist to
lower cab.

NOTE
Do not use automatic
transmission fluid or brake
fluid!

CAUTION
Retaining ring must be
seated in mating groove.

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6.6 Hydraulic Hook Latch Assembly

Item Qty Description Status

1 1 Latch Assembly Included in Latch Hook Kit
2 1 Plunger Assembly Included in Latch Cylinder Kit
3 1 Wiper Included in Latch Cylinder Kit
4 1 Back-up Included in Latch Cylinder Kit
5 1 O-ring Included in Latch Cylinder Kit
6 1 Cylinder Included in Latch Cylinder Kit

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6.6 Hydraulic Hook Latch Assembly cont.
ont.
Refer to figure #4.

1. Unscrew latch cylinder (6) from latch assembly.

2. Remove plunger from cylinder.
3. If the end of plunger is mushroomed, replace the entire cylinder
section of latch.
4. Thoroughly clean all parts.
5. Install new o-ring (3), back up (4), and wiper (5) from repair kit. Use
care to ensure no parts are nicked or cut.
6. Thread cylinder back onto latch weldment (1) with 20-30 ft./lbs. of
torque. Place a dab of grease on plunger where it contacts the
hook.
7. Bleeding will be accomplished by loosening the hose connection to
each latch, and pumping slowly with the pump control valve in the
RAISE position. When oil flows steady from the loosened fitting,
stop pumping and tighten the fitting.

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6.7 Hydraulic Rotary Latch Assembly

The hydraulic rotary latch is not field serviceable. If operational issues

occur, replace the entire unit.

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7.0 Troubleshooting

Unsatisfactory operation of the tilt system could be caused by a

malfunction of the pump assembly, tilt cylinders, or latch, or by
restricted or damaged hydraulic lines. The Troubleshooting table
outlines typical conditions, possible causes, and corrections. Check
flow through each component, such as fittings. Evaluate before
replacing component.

Condition Possible Cause Correction

1. Damaged or broken line. 1. Replace hydraulic hose.

2. Pressure builds up in both directions, due
to plugged orifice in the pump. 2. Replace pump.
Tilt cylinder will not retract or advance.
3. Oil reservoir not filled on pump. 3. Fill pump reservoir.
4. Worn or faulty seal in cylinder. 4. Replace cylinder and/or replace seals.
5. Crossed hoses. 5. Replumb and bleed
Pump handle kicks up. 1. Outlet ball leaking. 1. Replace or rebuild pump.

1. Reservoir low on oil. 1. Fill reservoir.

Pump functions only on last portion of stroke.
2. Inlet ball leaking. 2. Replace pump.
3. Dirt on inlet screen 3. Clean screen and reservoir.
1. Reservoir empty or low. 1. Fill reservoir.
2. Inlet ball leaking. 2. Replace or rebuild pump.
Pump will not build pressure. 3. Bad O-ring on selector valve spool. 3. Replace pump.
4. Relief valve improperly set or blocked
4. Replace pump.
open.
Pump leaks between pump base and
1. Bad O-ring on reservoir. 1. Replace or rebuild pump.
reservoir.
1. Damaged or broken hydraulic hose. 1. Replace hose.
Cab latch inoperable.
2. Binding piston. 2. Replace latch
1a. Reverse pump direction with selector
1. Cylinder velocity fuse locked up.
lever and pump to unlock.
Cab stops moving when in free fall.
1b. Check for broken hose.
2. Plugged orifice in pump. 2. Replace pump.
1. Cab latch binding. Fails to unlatch. 1. Replace cab latch cylinder.
Cab fails to tilt. 2. Pump does not build pressure. 2. Replace pump.
3. Check for other causes above. 3. Take appropriate corrective action.

Cylinder velocity fuses locks up consistently. 1. Free fall rate too fast. 1. Replace pump.

Hydraulic fluid forced out of breather. 1. Reservoir overfilled. 1. Drain oil out and properly refill.
Oil leak at hand pump plunger. 1. Damaged seal. 1. Replace or rebuild pump.

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8.0 Cab Tilt Angle

The chart below shows the typical relationship of hydraulic system

pressure to cab tilt angle.

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9.0 Warranty

Power-Packer warrants to the Purchaser that the product shall be free

from defects in material and workmanship at the time of manufacture
and appearing within 12 months from the Product’s date of sale by
Power-Packer.

Power-Packer makes no other warranties or representations, express

or implied, by operation of law or otherwise, including but not limited to
any express or implied warranty as to merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose.

This warranty shall not extend to claims that result, in Power-Packer’s

judgment, from misuse, negligence, neglect, accident, alteration, use
contrary to instructions (including, but not limited, to moving a vehicle
without retracting legs), installation contrary to instructions or
recommended installation practice, use of unauthorized components or
parts, or unauthorized repair or service.

In addition, Power-Packer shall not be liable on any claims under this

warranty with respect to which purchaser shall not have given notice to
Power-Packer within 30 days of purchaser receiving notice of the facts
giving rise to such claim.

Warranty Claims Department

516 Hillcrest Drive
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-1107
FAX: (608) 296-1798
EMAIL: [email protected]

Customer Service
(800) 745- 4142
FAX: (574) 256-1248
EMAIL: [email protected]

www.powerpackerus.com

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