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Gas Spring Replacement
The restraint bar is held up, over head, by means of a gas
assist type strut. (gas spring) (fig. C3571)
If the seal in the strut has deteriorated and failed, or the
strut rod has been damaged, the restraint bar will not stay
in the upright position due to gas pressure loss.
To replace the gas spring assembly:
1 Lower the liftarms and park the loader on a level sur-
face. Shut off the engine.
2 Insert a small flat bladed screwdriver behind the
spring clips (fig. C3572) on either end of the gas spring.
Twist the screw driver while pulling out on the gas
spring. Repeat for the opposite end.
C3571
Gas spring
Mounting nut
C3572
Insert screwdriver
Spring clip
4 The new gas spring is fully charged and is extended
to full length when installed. (fig. C2044)
5 Push one end of the gas spring onto the ball pivot
mount.
6 Raise the restraint bar and attach the opposite end.
7 Cycle the restraint bar to verify the new gas spring
will hold the restraint bar in the upright position.
3 Check the ball pivot mounts for wear or damage.
(fig. C2043) Replace them if necessary.
RESTRAINT BAR 4.5
C2043
C2044
Ball Socket
Ball Type
Pivot Mount
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