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Platform can unfold suddenly with no tension on torsion bar. Stay out of the 
path of unfolding platform when adjusting the torsion bar. Get second person 
to help unlatch platform.
WARNING
!
4. On the LH runner, hold torsion bar pin 
with a large wrench or gripping pliers 
with clockwise torque to prevent pin from 
rotating while pin is being unbolted
 (FIG. 26-2A). Remove cap screw and 
washers from torsion bar pin (FIG. 26-2). 
Initial torsion bar tension is removed when 
torsion bar pin is in position shown in
 FIG. 26-2A.
CAP SCREW 
LOCK WASHER 
FLAT WASHER 
FIG. 26-2A
TORSION 
BAR PIN
TORSION 
BAR PIN
WRENCH
REMOVING LH TORSION BAR
 INITIAL TENSION
FIG. 26-2
FIG. 26-1
PLATFORM
SUPPORT 
(2 PLACES)
HOIST CHAIN
TORSION BAR REPLACEMENT - Continued
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3. Support platform and fl ipover evenly by 
    attaching chain hoist to the chain u-bolts 
on the platform, and place supports 
    under the platform (FIG. 26-1).