Maxon TE-15 - Replacing Platform Torsion Spring

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REPLACING PLATFORM TORSION SPRING
1. Fold fl ipover onto platform.
4. Remove cap screw, fl at washer and
locknut from pin collar on the platform
hinge bracket. Drive the platform hinge
pin outboard from the shackle just
enough to free the torsion spring (FIG.
21-1). Remove torsion spring.
5. Install the torsion spring as shown
in (FIG. 21-2). Make sure the long
leg of the spring is inserted through
the hole in the block on the shackle
(FIG. 21-2). Make sure the short
end of the spring is positioned as
shown in FIG. 21-2.
3. Raise Liftgate to a convenient work
height to gain access and release
tension on the torsion spring.
2. Fold platform.
To prevent injury and equipment dam-
age, make sure there is no tension on
torsion spring before removing hinge
pin.
CAUTION
!
FIG. 21-2
LONG
LEG
PLATFORM
HINGE
BRACKET
BLOCK
SHACKLE
SHORT LEG
FIG. 21-1
SHACKLE
PLATFORM
HINGE PIN
CAP
SCREW
LOCK
NUT
FLAT
WASHER
TORSION
SPRING
PIN
COLLAR