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Also, do the Semi-annual or 
2500 Cycles and Quarterly 
or 1250 Cycles checks. 
To prevent unnecessary wear  
on parallel arms, check for worn 
thrust bearings as follows. Po-
sition the platform 1”-2” above 
ground (FIG. 14-1). Push against 
the shackle (Item 1, FIG. 14-1A) 
and measure clearance (Item 1, 
FIG. 14-1A). Then, push against 
other side of shackle (Item 2, 
FIG. 14-1A) and measure clear-
ance (Item 2, FIG. 14-1A). Re-
peat for LH side shackle. If clear-
ance is less than 0.050”, replace 
thrust bearing. See PARTS 
BREAKDOWN section for re-
placement parts.  
PLATFORM ABOVE GROUND LEVEL 
FIG. 14-1
CHECKING SHACKLE
CLEARANCES (RH SIDE SHOWN)
FIG. 14-1A
0.050”
(MIN.)
0.050”
(MIN.)
PARALLEL 
ARM
SHACKLE
THRUST BEARINGS
1”- 2”
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHECKS - Continued
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE - Continued