9 .
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
The following inspection and maintenance operations should be performed at the
recommended intervals or anytime the liftgate shows signs of abuse, and improper or
abnormal operation .
MONTHLY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Operate the liftgate throughout its entire operational cycle and check the following:
1 . Check that there are no unusual noises or vibrations .
2 . Check that the when the truck is on level ground and the platform is in its "leveled" and
unloaded position that the entire load surface is level or toed up at the ramp tip so that
when the usual load is placed on it, it becomes leveled under load . For instructions on
adjusting leveling screw and platform toe . See figure 2 .
3 . Check platform height relative to the spacer . If platform is lower, adjust cylinder on low side
with a 15/16 wrench to obtain necessary height .
4 . Check for apparent damage to the liftgate such as bent or distorted members, any
cracked welds, etc ., which may have resulted from overloading or abuse .
5 . Check for any excessive wear in the following pivot areas (Note: For bushed pivots, if the
gap between pin and bushing exceeds 1/32 of an inch, the bushing should be replaced .
For pivots without bushings, replace worn components if gap between pin and pivot
exceeds 1/32 of an inch . Refer to parts breakdowns in this manual):
A .
Aluminum Platform hinge shoulder bolts, pins, and bushings .
B .
All cylinder pins and bushings .
C .
All pins and bushings joining liftarm or idler arms to trunnion or platform .
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THIS LIFTGATE MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR DEATH. Never use a liftgate, that has not been properly maintained .
Follow all maintenance outlined in this manual, beginning with “Maintenance Guide” thru and
including “Decal Maintenance - Inspection and Location of Decals” .
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WARNING
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