March 2021
Service and Repair Manual
Scissor Components
Part No. 1272217GT
GS
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85 Raise the lift cylinder to a vertical position.
86 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
lift cylinder barrel-end pin (index #21). Use a
soft metal drift to remove the pin. Remove the
lift cylinder from the machine.
Crushing hazard. The lift
cylinder will fall if not properly
supported when the pivot pin is
removed.
Component damage hazard. Be
careful not to damage the valve
or fittings on the cylinder while
removing it from the machine.
87 Remove the cables from the number 1 cable
bridge and lay them off to the side.
Component damage hazard.
Cables can be damaged if they
are kinked or pinched.
88 Disconnect the number 1 cable bridge from
the number 1 outer arm (index #22) and
remove the cable bridge from the machine.
89 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane
to the number 1 inner arm (index #10).
90 Raise the arm slightly and remove the block.
91 Lower the arm to the stowed position.
Bodily injury hazard. Keep
hands clear of moving parts
when lowering the scissor arms.
92 Secure the ends of the scissor arms together
at the steer end of the machine with a strap or
other suitable device.
93 Secure the ends of the scissor arms together
at the non-steer end of the machine with a
strap or other suitable device.
94 Remove the retaining fasteners securing the
chassis mount bracket to the chassis.
95 Remove the linkset from the machine
Bodily injury hazard. The
number 1 inner and outer arms
(index #10 and #22) may
become unbalanced and fall if
not properly supported when
removed from the machine.
Component damage hazard. Be
sure not to damage the limit
switch or level sensor
components when the number
1 inner and outer arms (index
#10 and #22) are removed from
the machine.
