MANUAL TILT ASSIST
Page 5C-20 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001
8. Tilt shock absorber assembly (TOP FIRST) out from clamp bracket and remove assembly.
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a-Manual Tilt System
Manual Tilt System Disassembly
NOTE: Accumulator contains a high pressure nitrogen charge and is NOT SERVICEABLE.
Replace if necessary.
WARNING
This tilt system is pressurized. Remove accumulator only when shock rod is in full
up position.
Accumulator Removal
1. Place manual tilt system in soft jawed vise. Position shock rod to full up position.
2. Open cam shaft valve (Down Position).
3. Loosen velocity valve enough to drip, wait until dripping stops. When fluid stops dripping,
loosen and remove accumulator.
4. If plunger can be compressed into accumulator by hand, accumulator is defective. Re-
place accumulator.
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a-Accumulator
b-Cam Lever
c-Velocity Valve
d-Plunger