March 2021
Service and Repair Manual
Scissor Components
Part No. 1272217GT
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105 Tag and disconnect the wire harness from the
solenoid valve on the cylinder.
106 Tag and disconnect the wires and manual
lowering cable from the solenoid valve on the
cylinder.
107
Models with platform overload option:
Tag
and disconnect the wire harness from the
platform overload pressure transducer.
Note: After replacing the scissor assembly, the
platform overload system must be calibrated.
Refer to Repair Procedure 9-10,
How to Calibrate
the Platform Overload System (if equipped)
.
108 Raise the lift cylinder to a vertical position.
109 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
lift cylinder barrel-end pivot pin (index #28).
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.
110 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.
111 Remove the cables from the number 1 cable
bridge and lay them off to the side.
112 Disconnect the number 1 cable bridge from
the number 1 outer arm (index #34) and
remove the cable bridge from the machine.
113 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane
to the number 1 inner arm (index #16).
114 Raise the arm slightly and remove the block.
115 Lower the arm to the stowed position.
Bodily injury hazard. Keep
hands clear of moving parts
when lowering the scissor arms.
116 Secure the ends of the scissor arms together
at the steer end of the machine with a strap or
other suitable device.
117 Secure the ends of the scissor arms together
at the non-steer end of the machine with a
strap or other suitable device.
118 Remove the retaining fasteners securing the
chassis mount bracket to the chassis.
119 Remove the linkset from the machine.
Bodily injury hazard. The
number 1 inner and outer arms
(index #16 and #34) 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
#16 and 34) are removed from
the machine.
