Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 6: Cleaning and Preventive Maintenance
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8. The Specified Checks include specific items to examine as you complete the PM Checklist. (Your
facility can change this checklist or design another to fit your needs.)
EXAMINE THE PIVOT POINT FASTENERS
Examine the pivot point fasteners semi-annually. Failure to do so could cause injury or damage.
1. Examine the pivot point fasteners (see Figure 6-1 on page 6-5).
2. If the pivot point fasteners (A) are finger-loose, or a gap is visible between the head of the bolt (B)
and the piv
ot block plate (C), do as follows:
a. Remove the bolt (B).
b. Apply Loctite® adhesive to the bolt threads.
c. Install and tighten the bolts to 45-55 in-lb (5.1-6.2 Nm).
Figure 6-1.
Pivot Point Location (Intermediate Frame)