Service Information
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RELEASE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
1. Manually disengage the release pedal swivel (item J on page 40) from the release pedal assembly.
2. To increase the release rod engagement with the release valve, turn the release pedal swivel clockwise
on the threaded release rod.
3. To decrease the release rod engagement with the release valve, turn the release pedal swivel counter-
clockwise on the threaded release rod.
NOTE
If the pedal swivel assembly is threaded too far onto the release rod, the release valve will be partially acti-
vated and the jack will drift.
BRAKE ROD REMOVAL
Required Tools:
Hammer 7/32” Punch String or Bungee Cords
Fifth Wheel Base
1. Pump the litter up to full height.
2. Lift the base hood and support it from the litter using string or bungee cords.
3. Remove the hex head cap screws connecting the brake rod supports to the base frame.
4. Remove the bolt connecting the drive link assembly to the fifth wheel cam.
5. Remove the rue ring cotter and clevis pin connecting the rod end link to the side control link.
6. Remove the rue ring cotter connecting the drive link assembly to the bearing pivot support on the base
frame (under the brake ring weldment).
7. Remove the three hex washer head screws holding the brake rod assembly to the base frame.
8. Remove the slotted spring pins connecting the butterfly “V” pedals, drive link assemblies and side control
link to the brake rod.
9. Reverse steps 1−8 to reinstall the brake rod. When reinstalling the brake rod supports, torque the hex
head cap screws to 5−13 ft.−lbs.
CAUTION
When reattaching the brake rod assembly to the base frame, set the torque specs no higher than 13 ft.−lbs.
or damage could occur to the bolts.
Big Wheel Base
1. Pump the litter up to full height.
2. Lift the base hood and support it from the litter using string or bungee cords.
3. With the brake/steer pedal in the steer position, remove the clevis pin and rue ring cotter connecting the
brake rod to the brake rod drive link at each end of the stretcher.
4. Remove the two clevis pins and rue ring cotters connecting the brake rods to the drive arm at the center
of the base near the cam bracket assembly.
5. Pull on the butterfly “V” pedals to remove the brake rods from the base.
6. Reverse steps 1−5 to reinstall the brake rod.
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