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7. Slide the axle out of the BRACKET, HANDLE TO BASE-RX20 COATED (000-015-
1327) through the side of the lower handle casting, and all the way through the
PLATE, HANDLE ADJUSTING (000-105-764). It may be necessary to rotate the
axle as you slide it and / or to wiggle the PLATE, HANDLE ADJUSTING (000-105-
764) so the axle will pass through and free it from the assembly. Once free of the
axle, you may replace the PLATE, HANDLE ADJUSTING (000-105-764) with a new
one, orientating it so the pockets face up and the mounting hole is toward the motor
and gear box.
Ensure the rod is fully seated in the pocket of the LATCH PLATE.
8. Slide the axle back through the lower handle casting and through the lock collar in
the BRACKET, HANDLE TO BASE-RX20 COATED (000-015-1327) and allow it to
protrude far enough to place the wheel’s on.
9. Align the PLATE, HANDLE ADJUSTING (000-105-764) mounting hole with its
corresponding mounting hole in the BRACKET, HANDLE TO BASE-RX20 COAT-
ED(000-015-1327). Apply LOCTITE (B1) to the threads of the SCREW 5/16-18UNC
X ¾” LG (000-143-012), place the WASHER 5/16 FLAT (000-174-049) on the screw
and insert the screw through the bracket and into the plate. Tighten the screw using
a ½” wrench or socket.
10. Reinstall the WHEEL, 8” on each end of the axle.
THE RING, E-CLIP X ½” (000-139-009) HAS STORED ENERGY FROM TENSION. USE
EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REMOVING AND INSTALLING THEM
11. Reinstall the two RING, E-CLIP X ½” (000-139-009) – one on each end of the axle
using a pair of plyers.
12. Apply LOCTITE (B1) to both SCREW, ¼-20UNC X ¼” SET (000-143-737) and
install them into the lock collars on each side of the BRACKET, HANDLE TO BASE-
RX20 COATED(000-015-1327). Tighten them using an Allen wrench.
13. Actuate the locking mechanism several times by pulling up on the knob and releas-
ing it to ensure it operates smoothly without binding.
14. Apply LOCTITE (B1) to the SCREW, ¼-20UNC X 1.50” FLAT HEAD SOCKET (000-
143-709). Insert the screw through the hole in the ROD, LIFTING HANDLE COAT-
ED (000-140-056) and into its mounting hole in the rear of the PLATE, HANDLE
ADJUSTING (000-105-764). Use an Allen wrench to snug the screw. Do not over
tighten.