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MAXON agrees to replace any components which are found to be defective during the fi rst 2 years of service, and will reimburse for labor based on MAXON’s Liftgate Warranty Flat Rate Schedule.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-18-10, REVISION B PAGE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE COVER Updated REV. and date of release. Updated RA-44 model to RA-45. Illustrations changed to new design. Corrected PM task numbers 1 to 20. Updated lubrication diagram. 14-15 Updated checking hydraulic fl uid procedure for new power unit. Updated hydraulic oil tables.
Comply with the following WARNINGS and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS while installing Liftgates. See Operation Manual for operating safety requirements. WARNING Installing and maintaining a liftgate can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To mini- mize exposure, install and maintain liftgate in a well-ventilated area and wear proper Personal protective equipment (PPE).
Listen for scraping, grat- ing and binding noises and correct the problem before continuing to operate Liftgate. • Use only Maxon Authorized Parts for replacement parts. Provide Liftgate model and serial num- ber information with your parts order. Order replacement parts from: MAXON LIFT CORP.
LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY- RA WALL MOUNT SWITCH MAIN SLIDER JUNCTION ASSEMBLY MAIN CONTROL LATCH SWITCH RELEASE HANDLE PUMP BOX (SIDE-MOUNTED) HYDRAULIC PLATFORM CYLINDER FRAME ASSEMBLY LIFT ARM TILT ARM FLIPOVER DUAL RETENTION RAMP...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHECKS WARNING Never operate the Liftgate if parts are loose or missing. NOTE: Make sure vehicle is parked on level ground while performing the maintenance checks. Quarterly or 1250 Cycles (whichever occurs fi rst) Check the hydraulic fl uid level in the pump reservoir. Refer to the CHECKING HYDRAULIC FLUID procedure in the PERIODIC MAINTENANCE section.
MAXON Annual / 5000 Cycles Liftgate PM Procedures Change hydraulic fl uid. Satisfactory Repair Required Corrected For more detailed information, please refer to the applicable sections in this Maintenance Manual and the separate Parts Portal. Use only genuine Maxon replacement parts for all repairs.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST NOTE: Lube fi ttings are shown for the LH cylinder, lift arm, and parallel arm. There are also lube fi ttings at the same places on the RH cylinder, lift arm, and parallel arm. Refer to lubrication diagram (FIG. 12-1) to fi nd the lube fi ttings on gear drives, cylinders and arms.
CHECKING HYDRAULIC FLUID CAUTION Keep dirt, water and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system. Before opening the hydraulic fl uid reservoir fi ller cap, drain plug and hydrau- lic lines, clean up contaminants that can get in the openings. Also, protect the openings from accidental contamination.
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5. Reinstall and latch the pump cover as LATCH shown in FIG. 15-1. (2 PLACES) POWER UNIT (REF) PUMP COVER REINSTALL PUMP COVER FIG. 15-1 ISO 32 HYDRAULIC FLUID RECOMMENDED PART NUMBER BRANDS ROSEMEAD MV150 CHEVRON AV MV32 U.S. PRESTIGE AW HVI 32 EXXONMOBIL DTE 10 EXCEL 32...
CHANGING HYDRAULIC FLUID CAUTION Keep dirt, water and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system. Before opening the hydraulic fl uid reservoir fi ller cap, drain plug and hydrau- lic lines, clean up contaminants that can get in the openings. Also, protect the openings from accidental contamination.
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FILLER CAP 4. Remove fi ller cap (FIG. 17-1). Fill the reservoir with hydraulic fl uid to fi ll level RESERVOIR range (FIG. 17-1). Reinstall fi ller cap (FIG. 17-1). 5. Run the Liftgate through 3 complete cycles. Lower platform to ground. Con- fi...
PLATFORM ADJUSTMENT CAUTION Operate Liftgate with caution and no load until installation is complete. NOTE: Refer to Operating Instructions decal and applicable WARNING & CAUTION decals. 1. Move the platform out (FIG. 18-1) until slider mounting plate bolts hit the stop roll- SLIDER ers (FIG.
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3. Lower platform to ground level (FIG. 19-1). Ensure platform tip and shackle touch ground. PLATFORM SHACKLE PLATFORM LOWERED TO GROUND FIG. 19-1 4. Raise platform to trailer fl oor height and level it with trailer fl oor (FIG. 19-2) using adjustment bolts on lift arms (both sides) to raise or lower platform (FIG.
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PLATFORM ADJUSTMENT- Continued 5. Remove and unbolt stop roller from initial hole in slider stop bracket (FIGS. 20-1 and 20-1A). Bolt stop roller into the stop bracket hole which moves the plat- form to within 1” of side sill (FIGS. 20-1 and 20-1B). Torque each bolt to 160 lb-ft.
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6. If platform hits the side sill, measure and mark crossmembers all the way across, and cut the platform end to fi t the door opening as shown in (FIGS. 21-1 and 21-1A). TRAILER FLOOR PLATFORM SIDE SILL FIG. 21-1A DOOR OPENING PLATFORM END...
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PLATFORM ADJUSTMENT- Continued 7. Ensure platform is fl ush with vehicle fl oor. If platform gap is 1” or less (FIG. 22-1), use adjustment bolts, located at stop rollers, to adjust platform end to approximately 5/8” gap from side sill (FIGS. 22-1 and 22-1A). Torque each bolt to 160 lb-ft.
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CAUTION Operate Liftgate with caution and no load until installation is complete. NOTE: Refer to Operating Instructions decal and applicable WARNING & CAUTION decals. 8. Operate the Liftgate to ensure correct operation without binding or hitting side sill.
SYSTEM DIAGRAMS PUMP & MOTOR SOLENOID OPERATION - SINGLE PUMP LOCK VALVE (2 PLACES) MOTOR LOCK VALVE (S2) (RH CYLINDER SHOWN) FIG. 28-2 S3 VALVE STARTER S1 VALVE SOLENOID POWER UNIT S3 VALVE FIG. 28-1 (BI-DIRECTIONAL) FIG. 28-3 POWER UNIT MOTOR & SOLENOID OPERATION SOLENOID OPERATION MEANS ENERGIZED) LIFTGATE...
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