Service Manual September 2016Mast Components98 AWP Super Series • IWP Super Series Part No. 381395-4 Lifti ng C hai ns5-4Lifting ChainsHow to Adjust the Lifting Chains1 Fully lower the machine and check if all thecolumns are adjusted correctly.Result: The top of each column isapproximately 3/8 inch / 1.0cm higher than theprevious column. The columns are adjustedproperly.Result: Any column is more than 3/8 inch /1.0cm higher than the previous column. Thecolumns must be adjusted.Note: The two columns closest to the base are notadjustable and should be approximately evenacross the top.To adjust column chains:2 Mark the column to be adjusted.3 Raise the platform 6 feet / 2 m.4 Turn the adjustment lock nuts evenly on bothchain terminals clockwise to raise the columnor counterclockwise to lower the column.5 Fully lower the machine and confirm thealignment of the columns. Adjust if necessary.6 Confirm that the chain terminals on eachcolumn have equal tension and the lock nutsare tight.
