REMOVE
To remove the gas spring from the control handle:
1.
Remove the stop bolt from the control handle arm.
2.
Remove the plastic plugs to access the gas spring.
3.
Discharge the pressure from the gas spring. See Dis-
charging the Gas Spring.
CAUTION
DO NOT damage the control handle wiring har-
ness inside the control handle arm.
4.
Remove the retention clip from the gas spring ball
socket. Disconnect the gas spring from the ball stud.
5.
Remove the ball stud(s) from inside the control arm
(and swivel, if equipped) as necessary.
6.
On Standard Steering models, remove the hardware se-
curing the rod end of the gas spring to the tiller swivel.
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage the sensor when driving
out the pin.
7.
On Power Assist Models, tap the retaining pin from the
sensor side out toward the brake switch side of the
steer swivel using a suitable punch and hammer. Re-
move the gas spring. See Figure 8
INSTALL
1.
Install ball stud and nut into control arm if removed.
Tighten to 27 N•m (20 lbf ft).
2.
Lubricate both connection points with multipurpose
lithium complex grease with 2 to 4% molybdenum.
CAUTION
DO NOT damage the control handle wiring har-
ness inside the control handle arm.
3.
Make certain the control handle arm is secured in the
full upright position and position the new gas spring
into the control handle arm. Connect the upper end of
the gas spring to the ball stud inside the control handle
arm. Install the retention clip to the gas spring ball
socket as removed.
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage the brake switch while
driving in the pin.
4.
On Power Assist Steer models, align the lower end of
the gas spring with the steer swivel retaining pin using
a flat screwdriver and hold in position. Drive the re-
taining pin into the swivel until flush.
1. BRAKE SWITCH
2. CAPSCREW
3. NUT
4. SWIVEL
5. ROD END
6. SUPPORT BASE
Figure 8. Gas Spring Lower Connection
Gas Spring
1600 SRM 1637
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