Service Manual

Reelmaster 7000 Page 7 -- 11 Chassis
CAUTION
Be careful when removing tension from the tor-
sion spring on the rear lift arms.The spring is un-
der heavy load and may cause personal injury.
4. Removetensionfromtorsionspringonrearofliftarm
tube (Fig. 11):
A. Insert nut driver or small piece of pipe onto the
end of the torsion spring that is on the rear of the lift
arm.
B. Push down and rearward on the spring end toun-
hook the spring from the stop on the lift arm.
5. Loosen and remove lock nut (item 13) from lift arm
pivot pin.
6. Support lift arm and pull lift arm pivot pin from lift arm
and frame. Locate and remove thrust washer (item 16)
from rear of lift arm during pivot pin removal.
7. Remove lift arm and torsion spring from machine.
8. Disassemble lift arm as needed using Figure 9 as a
guide.
9. Clean lift arm and pivot pin. Inspect lift arm bushings
and pivotpin for damage or wear.Replaceworn or dam-
aged components.
Installation (Fig. 9)
1. Assemble lift arm using Figure 7 as a guide.
2. Place torsion spring over rear of lift arm tube. Posi-
tion long leg of spring forward and pointing out from top
of spring.
3. Position lift arm to frame (Fig. 9). Fit thrust washer
(item 16) between rear of lift arm and frame. Slide pivot
pin into frame and lift arm. Align roll pin in pivot pin with
slot in frame flange.
4. Install and tighten lock nut (item 13) tosecure lift arm
pivot pin.
5. Position lift cylinder rod clevis to lift arm
6. Make sure that one (1) retaining ring and washer are
installed on cylinder pin (item 17). Insert cylinder pin
through the lift arm and lift cylinder clevis. Secure pin
with second washer and retaining ring. Make sure that
retaining ring is fully seated in pin.
CAUTION
Be careful when applying tension to the torsion
spring on the rear lift arms. The spring is under
heavy load and may cause personal injury.
7. Apply tension to torsion spring (Fig. 11):
A. Insert nut driver or small piece of pipe onto the
longlegofthetorsion springontherear oftheliftarm.
B. Push downand forward onthe springend to hook
the spring to the stop on the lift arm.
8. Positionand install cutting unitto lift arm(see Cutting
Unit Installation in the Service and Repairs section of
Chapter 8 -- D PA Cutting Units)
9. Lubricate lift arm and lift cylinder grease fittings after
assembly is complete.
10.After assembly, raise and lower the cutting unit to
verify that hydraulic hoses and fittings do not contact
anything.
Figure 10
CUTTING
UNIT
LOCATIONS
#4 #1 #5
#2 #3
1. Torsion spring 2. Spring end
Figure 11
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