2013 Polaris BRUTUS Owners Manual - Page 34

MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Cylinder Removal And Installation NOTE: When repairing hydrostatic and hydraulic systems, clean the work area before disassembly and keep all parts clean. Always use caps and plugs on hoses, tubelines and ports to keep dirt out. Dirt can quickly damage the system. manner. WARNING! NOTE: Contain and dispose of any oil leakage in an environmentally safe AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Wear safety glasses to prevent eye injury when any of the following conditions exist: • When fluids are under pressure. • Flying debris or loose material is present. • Engine is running. • Tools are being used. 1 Removal WARNING! AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Securely block up the attachment before working underneath. 1. Raise the snow blade off the ground. Position a jackstand (Item 1) under the blade. Lower the blade until it rests securely on the jackstand. 2. Stop the engine and exit the machine. See page 16. 3. Remove the cotter pin (Item 2) and the cylinder pin (Item 3). 4. Remove the nut (Item 4), bolt (Item 5 and the spacer (Item 6) from the cylinder (Item 7). 5. Slide the cylinder (Item 7) out. Mark the location of and disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the cylinder. 2 3 Installation 1. Position the cylinder (Item 7) so the hydraulic hoses can be reinstalled on the cylinder and tightened. 2. Install the cylinder (Item 7) into the frame. 3. Align the cylinder base end. Install the bushing (Item 6), the bolt (Item 5) and nut (Item 4). Tighten to 20-24 ft.-lbs. (27-32 Nm) torque. 4. Align the rod end of the cylinder to the frame and install the pin (Item 3) and the cotter pin (Item 2). 5. Enter the utility vehicle and start the engine. See page 16. 6. Raise the blade and remove the jackstand. Fully lower the blade to the ground. 7. Stop the engine and exit the vehicle. See page 16. 7 5 4 6 33