6 Gate adjusting and detailing
Revision 1.5
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Gate adjusting and detailing
6
6.1
Setting B-13 lift arm sensor
10"-12"
Sensor horizontal
in this position
B-13
Lift Arm
Lift Cylinder
B-13 Sensor
Lock Tab
Tilt Cylinder
Figure 16 B-13 lift arm adjustment
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To set the sensor correctly, lift unfolded platform up about 10” to 12” above ground.
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Adjust the B-13 sensor in an way that it is level with the ground like shown in Figure 16.
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Raise gate all the way up after adjusting and lower to the ground. Platform tip will tilt towards ground if
operator stays on the lower switch for about “3” seconds after nylon rollers touching ground
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Cycle platform several times to check operation after tightening
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Fold down Lock Tab tightly onto Lift Arm (see Figure 16)
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At
NO
time the platform tip should tilt towards ground
while lowering
.
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Platform should
only tilt
after Nylon rollers contact ground and operator is on the down switch.
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After sensor is properly set, tighten lock bolt to 43 in.lbs/3.5 ft.lbs
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Never over torque B-13 lock bolt. Sensor will break and malfunction.
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Verify colored side of sensor is out (facing away from arm)
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Under torqueing B-13 lock bolt may allow sensor to shift during normal gate operation.
