Removing Existing Bed
1. Start the engine. Engage the hydraulic lift lever and
lower the bed until cylinders are loose in slots. Release
the lift lever and the turn off engine.
2. Remove the lynch pins from the outer ends of the
cylinder rod clevis pins (Fig. 2).
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Figure 2
1. Bed mounting plate
2. Cylinder rod end
3. Clevis pin
3. Remove the clevis pins securing the cylinder rod ends
to the bed mounting plates by pushing the pins toward
the inside (Fig. 2).
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Figure 3
1. Left rear corner of bed
2. Vehicle frame channel
3. Pivot plate
4. Remove the lynch pins and clevis pins securing the
pivot brackets to the frame channels (Fig. 3).
5. Lift the bed off the vehicle.
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4. Lynch pin
5. Rear slots (Full bed)
6. Front slots (2/3 bed)
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4. Clevis pin
5. Lynch pin
Caution
The full bed weighs approximately 210 pounds, so
do not try to install or remove it by yourself. Get
the help of two or three other people or use an
overhead crane.
6. Store the cylinders in storage clips. Engage the
hydraulic lift lock lever on the vehicle to prevent
accidental extension of the lift cylinders.
Preparing the Workman
1. Park the vehicle in a safe work space with access to a
lift.
2. Turn the engine off and remove the key.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the post.
Note: This is a safety precaution since the installation will
require installing an electrical harness.
Installing the Vehicle Speed
Sensor
Important
The speed sensor must be installed prior to
the installation of the Power Take Off (PTO) kit. If a PTO
kit was previously installed it must be removed at this
time. See the Installation Instructions from the PTO kit
for more information on removing and installing the PTO
kit.
1. Remove the four bolts securing the cover to the top of
the transaxle housing (Fig. 4).
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1. Cover
2. Bolt
2. Apply RTV sealant to the new cover assembly before
installing it onto the transaxle unit.
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Figure 4
3. Transaxle housing