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15. Attach Struts as shown in Figure 7, using 1” diameter pins and Retainer Pins* at the Lower
Truck Brackets, and 3/4" diameter x 3 1/2" long Grade 5 Bolts at connection to Support
Frame. Torque nuts to fully compress lock washers.
* Be sure Retainer Pins are correctly assembled:
16. The hydraulic system was assembled as shown on Hydraulic Assembly drawing. The pump
was wired as shown on Hydraulic Assembly drawing. Mount one switch inside the cab within
easy reach of the driver. Place the “Caution” decal supplied with the push button near the
switch. Mount the second switch on the passenger side of the Support Frame using the
bracket provided. The latch cylinder pins should be left in their retracted positions.
17. Secure the three Jacks into the “UP” position. The Cartridge Jack may have been shipped
separately from the Cartridge. See the decal on the rear of the Cartridge for assembly
instructions. Torque bolts to no more than 35 N-m [25 ft-lb].
Figure 7 (Jacks not shown for clarity)
Levelness of Cartridge to be
adjusted here
Adjust height of
Cartridge here.
SUPPORT FRAME
CARTRIDGE
STRUT
SHIM
43 ±3 mm
[16 7/8” ±1/8”]