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3.5
LIFT ARM INSTALLATION
PLEASE NOTE: You must identify the rear and front lift arm assemblies before installing. The rear and front lift arms look
similar on the HL9K lift. Measure the length of the lift arm, the rear lift arm is 51-3/8 lg, the front lift arm is 53-3/8 lg. The
rear lift arm (detail 8) is 2” shorter than the front lift arm (detail 9). The front lift arm can also be identified by the serial
number tag and the decal “9000 LBS CAP” is on the lift arm.
1.
Refer to Figure 3-3.
Install rear lift arm (8) to the main frame. Before inserting clevis pin (B), install nylon washer
(J) between the main frame and the lift arm pivot plates. Insert clevis pin (B) through the lift arm end plates and hole
in the lift frame. Install flat washer (Q) and cotter pin (P) on each end of clevis pin. Secure clevis pin by spreading
end of cotter pin apart and bending around clevis pin.
2.
Install front lift arm (9) to the main frame. Before inserting clevis pin (B), install nylon washer (J) between the main
frame and the lift arm pivot plates. Insert clevis pin (B) through the lift arm end plates and hole in the lift frame.
Install flat washer (Q) and cotter pin (P) on each end of clevis pin. Secure clevis pin by spreading end of cotter pin
apart and bending around clevis pin.
3.
Install lift arm extension tubes (10) to the front (9) and rear (8) lift arms. Use hardware (C) & (D) to secure the arm
extensions to the lift arm.
Figure 3-3.
Lift Arm Assembly