Maxon MXT-25, Maintenance Manual

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REPLACING PLATFORM TORSION SPRING
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
The following procedure shows how to replace torsion spring on RH side of
platform. Use this procedure for replacing torsion spring on the LH side.
REMOVING HINGE PIN
(RH SIDE OF PLATFORM SHOWN)
FIG. 18-2
CAUTION
1.
If platform is on the ground, manually
fold fl ipover onto platform.
3.
Raise platform to a convenient work height
to gain access
(FIG. 18-1)
. There should
not be tension on the torsion spring in this
position.
4.
Drive out the roll pin from pin collar on
the platform hinge bracket. Drive the
platform hinge pin outboard from the
shackle just enough to free the torsion
spring and bushing
(FIG. 18-2)
.
Remove torsion spring.
To prevent injury and equipment
damage, make sure there is no
tension on torsion spring before
removing hinge pin.
!
PIN
COLLAR
ROLL PIN (REMOVED)
TORSION
SPRING
SHACKLE
2.
Fold platform and fl ipover to rest on
lift arms
(FIG. 18-1)
.
FIG. 18-1
PLATFORM
BUSHING
PLATFORM
HINGE PIN