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MAIN FRAME
SEAT BAR
Removal and Installation
The tool listed is needed for the following procedure:
MEL1426 – Gas Spring Retainer Tool
Lower the operator seat bar.
Install the gas spring retainer tool on the gas cylinder
(Item 1) [A].
Install the end of the tool that is bent at a 90° angle in the
clevis of the cylinder as shown [B].
Install the curved end of the tool on the base end of the
gas cylinder.
Secure the tool to the gas cylinder with a hose clamp
(Item 2) [A].
Remove the cotter pin (Item 1) [B] from the clevis pin.
Remove the clevis pin (Item 1) [C] from the gas cylinder.
Use a 17/32 inch tappet wrench (Item 1) [D] to hold the
ball joint on the gas cylinder.
Remove the mounting nut from the ball joint [D].
Installation: Be careful not to overtighten the mounting
nut on the ball joint.
Remove the gas cylinder from the seat bar.
Cylinder contains high pressure gas. Do not
open. Opening cylinder can release rod and
cause injury or death.
W–2113–0288
Replace the gas cylinder if it malfunctions.
A
B
C
D
1
1
1
2
1
P–03978
P–03248
P–03979
P–03249
853, 853H BICS Loader
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