Maxon DMD-22, User Maintenance Manual

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1921 Slauson
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ve. Santa Fe Springs, CA. 90670 (800) 227-41
16 F
AX (888) 771-7713
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TORSION BAR REPLACEMENT & ADJUSTMENT
1. Stow platform (FIG. 16-1) . Ensure
platform is latched securely. Refer
to
Operation Manual for detailed
operating instructions.
Ensure platform is latched securely in stowed
position to release most tension from torsion
bar(s) and keep platform from suddenly un-
folding. Injury could result from unbolting the
torsion bar(s) under tension. When all tension
is released from torsion bar(s), platform can
unfold suddenly. Any person in the path of
opening platform could be injured.
WARNING
!
FIG. 16-1
2. Support platform and fl ipover evenly
by placing supports under the RH
and LH runners
(FIG. 16-1) .
PLATFORM
SUPPORT
(2 PLACES)
REPLACE LH TORSION BAR
3. Remove cap screw and washers from
torsion bar pin (FIG. 16-2) . Initial torsion
bar tension is removed when torsion bar
pin is in position shown in
FIG. 16-2A .
REMOVING INITIAL TENSION FROM LH TORSION BAR
FIG. 16-2
TORSION
BAR PIN
CAP SCREW,
1/2”
LOCK WASHER
FLAT WASHER
(2 PLACES)
FIG. 16-2A
TORSION
BAR PIN
LH RUNNER
RH RUNNER