Terex PT100 Forestry Service & Repair Manual

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Terex PT100 Forestry Service & Repair Manual Manual pdf 58 page image

Lift Arm BraceThe lift arm brace (A) is intended to keep service per-sonnel safe when it is necessary to work on a machinewith the lift arms in the raised position. It is not safe torely on the hydraulic system to hold the lift arms in theraised position just as it is not safe to crawl under amachine supported only by a jack. The lift arm brace isused to support the weight of the lift arms much likejack stands are used to mechanically support vehicleweight. Do not work on or near the PT-100 Forestrywith the lift arms in the raised position unless the liftarm brace has been correctly installed.To install the lift arm braces:1. Park the PT-100 Forestry on level ground in a safearea for performing service work.2. Remove any attachments that may be fastened tothe quick attach.3. Have an assistant remove the retaining pins (A)securing the lift arm brace (B) to the chassis.4. Make sure bystanders are clear of the lift arms,then raise them to the upper limit. .5. Have an assistant install the brace around thecylinder rod and secure as shown with retainingpins.6. Lower the lift arms slowly until they come to reston the brace.7. It is now safe to shut the engine off and exit themachine.To remove the lift arm brace:1. Start the machine and raise the lift arms until theyare clear of the brace.2. Once clear, have an assistant remove the braceand attach it to the fender as found prior to instal-lation.3. Once the brace has been stowed and the assistantis clear of the lift arms, lower the arms to theground and shut the engine off to completethe procedure.11-7Compact Track Loader11. MaintenanceAB