Crusher clearing system

A system and method for clearing a crushing device of tramp material is disclosed. The system comprises at least one dual-acting cylinder which serves to both maintain a constant crushing force between a head and bowl , and also provide a clearing stroke to facilitate passage of said tramp material. The body of the at least one dual-acting cylinder is mounted securely to a main frame in a self-centering, self-seating arrangement by cylinder mount . The piston rod of the at least one dual-acting cylinder is directly or indirectly mounted securely to an adjustment ring in a self-centering, self-seating arrangement. The piston rod comprises a first securing member and a second securing member . A mounting portion associated with the adjustment ring is captured between the first and second securing members of the piston rod