SERVICE

Lift and Bucket Cylinder Leakage Test

Rod Packing Set Leakage Test

Start tractor and “retract” cylinders completely.

Continue to hold control valve lever in position to ‘retract cylinders” and check for evidence of oil leakage past the rod packing set (external leakage).

On cylinders that have been in service, rod packing set leakage is usually indicated by accumulation of dirt/oil at rod end of cylinder

body.

If oil leakage is evident, shut tractor off and turn cylinder end cap l/4 turn clockwise to tighten gland packing set seals.

Recheck for oil leakage and repeat tightening procedure until oil leakage stops.

1-1 Rod packing set seals should not be over-tightened as this will reduce service life.

If leakage cannot be stopped, excessive wear or damage or rod packing set component(s) is indicated and the cylinder(s) should be removed and disassembled for inspection and repair.

Inspect cylinder rod for pitting, deterioration or damage to the chrome finish. Any excessive damage to the chrome finish reduces the ability of the rod packing set to seal properly.

If rod packing set tests are satisfactory, proceed to piston seal assembly leakage test.

Piston Seal Assembly Leakage Test

With cylinders in the fully “retracted” position and tractor shut off, disconnect the hydraulic lines from the base end port of cylinders. Route a hydraulic hose from the cylinder base end ports to a container (to catch oil during leakage test).

Start tractor and place loader control valve lever in the position to ‘retract” cylinders and “hold”.

Check for oil leakage from base end port of cylinder.

A constant dripping or very slight flow of oil is normal. If a steady flow of oil -is evident excessive wear or damage of the piston seal is indicated and the cylinder(s) should be removed and disassembled for inspection and repair.

If piston seal leakage test in ‘retract” position indicates piston seal is satisfactory, reinstall hydraulic hoses and dully extend cylinders to perform test in “extend” position.

With cylinder in the fully “extended” position and tractor shut off connect hydraulic lines to base port and disconnect the hydraulic lines from the rod end port of cylinders. Route a hydraulic hose from the cylinder rod end ports to a container (to catch oil during leakage tests).

Start tractor and place loader control valve lever in the position to ‘extend” cylinders and “hold”. .

Check for oil leakage from rod end port of cylinders.

A constant dripping, or very slight flow of oil is normal. If a steady flow of oil is evident excessive wear or damage of the piston seal is indicated and the cylinder(s) should be removed and disassembled for inspection and repair.

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Honda Power Equipment FL6555 manual Body, Piston Seal Assembly Leakage Test
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FL6555 specifications

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