BobCat E35 – CYLINDER (ANGLE BLADE) – Testing

Lower the boom / bucket and blade to the ground.

With the engine off, turn the key to the ON position, lower the console and move the blade lever. Press and hold the two speed button to activate angle blade mode, move the lever again to relieve hydraulic pressure.

Remove the nuts (Item 1) and shield (Item 2) [Figure 20-27-1].

Remove the nuts (Item 1), bolt (Item 2) and pin (Item 3) [Figure 20-27-2] from the rod end of the angle blade cylinder.

Start the engine and retract the angle blade cylinder.

With the engine off, turn the key to the ON position and move the blade lever to relieve hydraulic pressure.

Stop the engine.

Reposition the cylinder and remove the hose (Item 1) [Figure 20-27-3] from the base end of the angle blade cylinder.

Install a plug in the hose.

Start the engine, and retract the angle blade cylinder.

If there is any leakage from the base end fitting (Item 1) [Figure 20-27-4], remove the cylinder for repair or
replacement.