Disposing of shock absorber - OS32.25-P-0121-01A
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MODEL 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210
| Risk of injury from drilling gas-filled units or components (gas fill is not inflammable) | Wear safety glasses and safety mask | AS00.00-Z-0006-01A |
- Using a 5 mm dia. drill bit, drill out shock absorber tube at a distance of 20 mm (dimension A) from the bottom of the shock absorber.
- Push in piston rod up to stop and pull out.
- Using a 5 mm dia. drill bit, drill out shock absorber tube at a distance of 27 mm (dimension B) from the end of the shock absorber tube.
- Pump shock absorber until it is empty by pressing in the piston rod several times.
The quantity of oil is 250-500 cm3 cm3 depending on the version. Observe regulations for disposal of hydraulic oil!
- Dispose of shock absorber (old part).
Shock absorber of model 202 illustrated