Tail Lift Removal-continued

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WARNING

INJURY TO PERSONNEL. ENSURE HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ARE

SWITCHED OFF WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING HYDRAULIC

COUPLINGS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS.

NOTE

Protect open coupling and plugs against the ingress of dirt during transport,

contamination or damage to plugs and systems may result

(4)

Disconnect hydraulic plug-in couplings.

(5)

Disconnect electrical harness from vehicle main junction box, remove any cable ties to

truck chassis and roll back and secure to tail lift.

(6)

Disconnect electrical harness from both solenoid valves, remove any cable ties to truck

chassis and roll back and secure to tail lift.

(7)

Disconnect electrical harness from rear light cluster, remove any cable ties to truck chassis

and roll back and secure to tail lift.

WARNING

INJURY TO PERSONNEL. NEVER USE FINGERS TO PUSH PINS IN OR OUT OF

HOLES. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY WILL RESULT IF THIS INSTRUCTION IS

NOT OBSERVED.

(8)

Using the forks of the fork lift truck support the tail lift.

(9)

Remove swing cylinder pivot pins on both sides. Secure cylinders to tail lift to avoid

damage during lifting or stowing for transport.

(10)

Remove swing arm pivot pins on both sides.

(11)

Tail lift can now be lifted clear with fork lift truck, and packed as described on shipping data

plate.

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