TM 5-3805-293-23-5
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UNSTOW LEFT LIFT CYLINDER
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1. Loosen nut (Figure 28, Item 2) and slide clamp (Figure 28, Item 3) up left blade lift cylinder (Figure 28, Item 16)
approximately 3 to 4 in. (76 to 102 mm). Do not tighten nut.
N OT E
Note position of shims to aid in installation.
2. Remove two bolts (Figure 28, Item 12), washers (Figure 28, Item 11), cap (Figure 28, Item 13), and shims
(Figure 28, Item 10) from left blade lift cylinder (Figure 28, Item 16).
3. Start engine (TM 5-3805-293-10).
4. Slowly adjust length of left blade lift cylinder (Figure 28, Item 16) to reposition left blade lift cylinder from
transportation position ball (Figure 28, Item 14) to normal operation position ball (Figure 28, Item 9) (TM 5-
3805-293-10).
5. Stop engine (TM 5-3805-293-10).
N OT E
Install shims as noted during removal.
6. Install shims (Figure 28, Item 10), cap (Figure 28, Item 13), two washers (Figure 28, Item 11), and bolts (Figure
28, Item 12) on left blade lift cylinder (Figure 28, Item 16).
WARN I N G
Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Provide adequate support and use
assistance during procedure. Failure to follow this warning may cause injury or death to
personnel.
N OT E
Blade lift cylinder weighs approximately 130 lb (59 kg).
7. Remove four bolts (Figure 28, Item 5) and washers (Figure 28, Item 6) from caps (Figure 28, Item 7).
8. Start engine (TM 5-3805-293-10).
9. Slightly raise left blade lift cylinder (Figure 28, Item 16) and, with assistance, remove two caps (Figure 28, Item
7) from left blade lift cylinder upper lugs (Figure 28, Item 4).
10. Install two caps (Figure 28, Item 7) onto left blade lift cylinder lower lugs (Figure 28, Item 1).
11. Slowly adjust length of left blade lift cylinder (Figure 28, Item 16) and centershift cylinder (Figure 28, Item 15) to
position caps (Figure 28, Item 7) onto bar assembly (Figure 28, Item 8) (TM 5-3805-293-10).
12. Stop engine (TM 5-3805-293-10).
13. Install four bolts (Figure 28, Item 5) and washers (Figure 28, Item 6) on caps (Figure 28, Item 7).
14. Tighten nut (Figure 28, Item 2) on clamp (Figure 28, Item 3).
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