SECTION 35 – HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS – CHAPTER 8 1

SECTION 35 – HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

Chapter 8 – External Lift Rams

CONTENT

Section Description Page

120 TO 155 MODELS
35 000 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Sectional Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Description and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
35 116 Removal – Installation – Overhaul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Disassembly – Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

175 AND 190 MODELS

35 000 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Sectional Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Description and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
35 116 Removal – Installation – Overhaul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disassembly – Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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EXTERNAL LIFT RAMS – 120 TO 155 MODELS

SPECIFICATIONS
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single–acting
Quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Pin diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm 75
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm 150

1
Assist Ram Sectional View(120 To 155 Models)
1. Assist ram cylinder 3. Seal
2. Pin 4. Dust seal

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (120 TO 155 MODELS)

An assist ram can be installed to increase hydraulic

lift power on 120 to 155 Models.
The assist ram is connected to the left hand lift arm
and anchored on the rear axle centre housing.
The assist ram is single–acting type and controlled
by the oil flow from the lift control valve, which
operates the hydraulic lift.

ASSIST RAM

Removal–Installation (Op. 35 116 30)

WARNING
Handle all components with the greatest care.
Do not insert hands or fingers between the parts.
Wear suitable protective clothing, including goggles,
gloves and footwear.

Remove the assist ram as follows:

1. Open and raise engine hood.
2. Detach negative cable (1) from battery and
insulate.
3. Fully lower lift arms .

2
4. Disconnect the oil supply line (2, Fig. 3), slide out
pins (3 and 4) and remove the assist ram.
5. Reinstallation of the assist ram follows the
removal procedure in reverse.

Disassembly – Reassembly (Op. 35 116 33)

Disassemble the assist ram as follows:
1. Withdraw the piston (2, Fig. 1) from the assist
ram cylinder and check for distortion or
roughness.
2. Check seal (3, Fig. 1) and dust seal (4). Replace
if necessary.
3. Lubricate components with specified oil and
installthe piston (2).

3
WARNING
Handle all components with the greatest care.
Do not insert hands or fingers between the parts.
Wear suitable protective clothing, including goggles,
gloves and footwear.

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EXTERNAL LIFT RAMS – 175 AND 190 MODELS

SPECIFICATIONS
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single–acting
Quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pin diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm 34.7
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm 200

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

14 13 12 11 10 9 8
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Lift Cylinder Sectional View

1. Bushing 8. Bushing
2. Guide Rings 9. Rod Wiper
3. Rod Assembly 10. Back Up Washer
4. Ring 11. Rod Seal
5. Retaining Ring 12. Head
6. Seeger Ring 13. Cylinder Body
7. Rod Connection 14. Piston Seal

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

175 and 190 Tractors have external Lift Rams fitted
only. An internal lift ram is not used on these models.
The lift rams are connected to the left and right hand
lift arms and anchored on the rear axle centre
housing.
The lift ram is single–acting type and controlled by
the oil flow from the lift control valve, which operates
the hydraulic lift.

Removal–Installation (Op. 35 116 30) 5

WARNING
Handle all components with the greatest care.
Do not insert hands or fingers between the parts.
Wear suitable protective clothing, including goggles,
gloves and footwear.

Remove the lift ram as follows:

1. Open and raise engine hood.
2. Detach negative cable (1) from battery and
insulate.
3. Fully lower lift arms and support with blocks.

4. Disconnect the oil supply line taking care to drain

the oil into a suitable container, undo bolts and
slide out pins (1 and 2) . Remove the lift ram.

5. Reinstallation of the lift ram follows the removal

procedure in reverse.
6. Reinstall the lift ram to the tractor.

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EXTERNAL LIFT RAM 3. Carefully remove the retaining ring.

4. Withdraw the rod assembly (3) from the lift ram
Disassembly – Reassembly (Op. 35 116 33) cylinder. Clean the piston and barrel and check
for distortion or roughness.
WARNING
5. Check seals . Replace if necessary.
Handle all components with the greatest care.
6. Lubricate components with specified oil and
Do not insert hands or fingers between the parts.
reinstall the rod assembly (3) into the cylinder
Wear suitable protective clothing, including goggles, body (13).
gloves and footwear.
7. Push the piston fully into the cylinder body and
replace the retaining ring in the cylinder.
Disassemble the assist ram as follows:
8. Pull the piston back up the body past the
1. Remove the outer circlip ring(6). retaining ring and refit the outer circlip ring.
2. Push the piston back into the cylinder body until
a retaining ring (5) can be seen.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

14 13 12 11 10 9 8
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External Lift Ram 175 and 190 Models

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