Service and Repair Manual June 2021
Platform Components
20 GS
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-84 • GS
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-90 Part No. 1306587GT
Note: If your machine is equipped with an air line
to platform option, the air line must be
disconnected from the platform before removal.
16 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
platform centering links located under the
platform on both sides of the machine. Do not
remove the pins.
17 Place a rod through the platform centering link
pin and twist to remove the pin. Rest the
platform centering link on the scissor arm.
18 Repeat step 17 for the platform centering link
pivot pin on the other side of the machine.
19 Place a lifting strap from an overhead crane
under the platform at the steer end of the
machine for support. Do not apply any lifting
pressure.
Component damage hazard.
The platform railings can be
damaged if used to lift the
platform. Do not attach the
lifting straps to the platform
railings.
20 Place a lifting strap from a second overhead
crane under the platform at the non-steer end
of the machine for support. Do not apply any
lifting pressure.
Component damage hazard.
The platform railings can be
damaged if used to lift the
platform. Do not attach the
lifting straps to the platform
railings.
21 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from each
platform slider block pivot pin. Do not remove
the pins.
22 Use a slide hammer to remove each platform
slider block pivot pin.
Crushing hazard. The platform
will fall when the platform slider
block pivot pins ar
e removed if
by the
23 Secure the platform slider blocks to the
platform to prevent them from sliding out of
the channel when the platform is removed
from the machine.
24 Carefully lift the platform off of the machine
and place it on a structure capable of
supporting it.
Crushing hazard. The platform
will become unbalanced and fall
when it is removed from the
machine if not properly
supported by the overhead
cranes.
Bodily injury hazard. The
platform slid
er blocks could fall
out from under the platfo
rm if
they are not secured to the
platform.