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Lift Arm Brace
The lift arm brace (A) is intended to keep service per-
sonnel safe when it is necessary to work on a machine
with the lift arms in the raised position. It is not safe to
rely on the hydraulic system to hold the lift arms in the
raised position just as it is not safe to crawl under a
machine supported only by a jack. The lift arm brace is
used to support the weight of the lift arms much like
jack stands are used to mechanically support vehicle
weight. Do not work on or near the PT-100 Forestry
with the lift arms in the raised position unless the lift
arm brace has been correctly installed.
To install the lift arm braces:
1. Park the PT-100 Forestry on level ground in a safe
area for performing service work.
2. Remove any attachments that may be fastened to
the 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 the
cylinder rod and secure as shown with retaining
pins.
6. Lower the lift arms slowly until they come to rest
on the brace.
7. It is now safe to shut the engine off and exit the
machine.
To remove the lift arm brace:
1. Start the machine and raise the lift arms until they
are clear of the brace.
2. Once clear, have an assistant remove the brace
and attach it to the fender as found prior to instal-
lation.
3. Once the brace has been stowed and the assistant
is clear of the lift arms, lower the arms to the
ground and shut the engine off to complete
the procedure.
B
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