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RIPPER TILT CYLINDER DRIFT TEST
1. Start machine and allow it to run for 15 minutes to reach normal operating temperature (TM 5-2410-241-10).
2. Engage ripper lift control to lift ripper 2 feet (0.6 m) off ground (TM 5-2410-241-10).
3. Engage ripper tilt control to position ripper to FULL OUT TILT position.
4. Turn ignition switch and battery disconnect switch to OFF position (TM 5-2410-241-10).
5. Measure length of tilt cylinder shaft (Figure 18, Item 1) and mark shaft at midpoint.
6. Start machine (TM 5-2410-241-10).
7. Engage ripper tilt control to tilt ripper to marked position (TM 5-2410-241-10).
8. Engage ripper lift control to lower ripper and raise machine off the ground (TM 5-2410-241-10).
9. Turn ignition switch and battery disconnect switch to OFF position (TM 5-2410-241-10).
10. Cylinder shaft (Figure 18, Item 1) should NOT DRIFT OVER 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) within 5 minutes or less. If
cylinders DRIFT OVER 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) within 5 minutes, replace ripper tilt cylinders (WP 0278).
11. Start machine (TM 5-2410-241-10).
12. Engage ripper lift control to raise ripper and lower machine to the ground (TM 5-2410-241-10).
13. Engage ripper tilt control and lift control to rest ripper frame on the ground (TM 5-2410-241-10).
14. Turn ignition switch and battery disconnect switch to OFF position (TM 5-2410-241-10).
Figure 18. Ripper Tilt Cylinder Drift Test.
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