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Service Manual – SW5500, FLOORTEC R 985
22 - Steering System
Steering Chain
Removal
1 If possible, place the machine on a hoisting system
2 Turn the ignition key to “0”, then engage the parking brake
3 Steer the front wheel until the linkage (A) of the steering chain (B) becomes visible
4 Loosen the locknut (C) and the nut (D)
If there is no footboard on the machine, the operations on the locknut (C) and the nut (D) can be
performed from the upper section of the chassis, through the slot (E)
5 Remove the link (F) and remove the chain (B)
Installation
6 Assemble the components in the reverse order of removal, and note the following:
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Do not lubricate the chain (B), otherwise dust and debris will stick to the lubricant
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The chain must be tensioned slightly using the nut (D); then lock in position using the locknut (C)
Figure 3:
E
A
B
D
A
C
B
A
F
D
C