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REPLACING PLATFORM TORSION SPRING
FIG. 27-1
1. Fold fl ipover onto platform.
4. Unbolt hinge pin from shackle and spring
bracket (FIG. 27-1). Remove bolts, wash-
ers, and lock nuts. Drive the hinge pin out
board toward the shackle just enough to
free the torsion spring and bushing
(FIG. 27-2). Remove the torsion spring.
3. Raise platform to a convenient
work height to gain access and
release tension on the torsion
spring.
2. Fold platform.
NOTE: The following procedure shows how to replace torsion spring on RH side of
platform. Use this procedure for replacing torsion spring on the LH side.
FIG. 27-2
HINGE
PIN
TORSION
SPRING
BUSHING
SHACKLE
CAUTION
!
To prevent injury and equipment damage,
make sure there is no tension on torsion
spring before removing hinge pin.
WASHER
LOCK NUT
LOCK NUT
BOLT
PLATFORM
SUPPORT
SPRING
BRACKET
OUTER
SHIM
SHACKLE
BUSHING
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