Tie-Rod Cylinder Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use The NorTrac series tie-rod cylinders are ideal for construction, mining, forestry, demolition, military, material handling, and other demanding industrial applications. Technical Specifications Item# 66267 66270 66274 66276 66287 66296 66299 66314 66315 Model# T30200609 T30201209 T30201009 T30201609 T30201809 T30203009 T30202409 T30200809-LH-ASAE T30200809-TH-ASAE Bore 2” 2” 2” 2” 2” 2” 2” 2” 2” Stroke (in.) 6” 12” 10” 16” 18” 30” 24” 8” 8” Shaft Port 1.125” 1.125” 1.125” 1.125” 1.
• Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow children to handle the product. ⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY • Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury. • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry.
Main Parts of Tie-Rod Cylinder Part# 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description Tube Tie-rods M10 Nuts Metal plugs Clevis pins Clevis rod end Bolt M8 Nut Clevis base ends O-rings Rod Quantity 1 4 9 3 2 1 1 1 4 2 1 Part# 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Description Piston nut Piston Piston seal Wear ring O-ring Rod cap Shaft seal Wiper Clips Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 Operating Instructions Operating Conditions The maximum operating pressure must not exceed 3000 PSI.
Maintenance The tie-rod cylinder will need to run three cycles without load. After the air is drained, it will be ready to run under load. The purpose is to ensure the smooth operation of the machine and protect the sealed parts. 1. Replace hydraulic oil and filter screen regularly during use to keep oil clean and extend the cylinder’s life. 2. During use, work within the cylinder’s pressure range to avoid the damage to the parts. 3.
Troubleshooting Failure Possible Cause Pressure loss Cylinder is leaking oil Cylinder fails to open and close smoothly Corrective Action Pump is broken Replace worn pump parts Misalignment of the cylinder cradle or back hinges Verify and correct alignment Worn inner tube seals Replace worn parts Oil tank is too small for the cylinder capacity Choose the correct pump with the appropriate tank capacity Internal parts of the cylinder are worn Verify worn parts and replace them Parts Diagram Pa
Replacement Parts • For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. • Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence. • When ordering parts, the following information will be required: item description, item model number, item serial number/item lot date code, and the replacement part reference number.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or "Your") that the NorTrac product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of two years from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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