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PLATFORM TORSION SPRING ADJUSTMENT
1. Make sure vehicle is parked on level 
ground. LOWER the Liftgate to the ground 
and unfold platform only (FIG. 22-1).
NOTE: Perform the following adjustment if platform feels heavy as you start to 
fold it for stowing. If adjusted as follows, the torsion springs will reduce the 
amount of eff ort you need to start folding the platform.
UNFOLDING PLATFORM
FIG. 22-1
2. Measure the distance between the 
bottom block of the platform and the
  ground (FIG. 22-2). 
PLATFORM 4” MAX ABOVE GROUND
FIG. 22-2
4” MAX
NOTE: A properly adjusted platform will 
stay in position with the bottom 
4” or less above the ground while 
fl ipover is being folded. If distance 
is more than 4”, and platform can 
be folded and unfolded with ease, 
the greater distance is allowed 
and no adjustment is necessary. 
Acceptable force to fold the 
platform is 40 lb maximum.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE - Continued