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Limit Switch Removal and Installation

WARNING

The operator platform can move abruptly and cause an injury when any lift or lower buttons are accidentally pushed. Fully lower the operator platform, Remove the key from the key switch and install a DO NOT OPERATE tag on the instrument panel.

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1. Raise and block mast and operator platform high enough to gain access to the 24-inch limit switch located on a bracket welded to the bottom of the mast. See Figure 10.

2. Remove top cover and open compartment doors.

WARNING

Always disconnect the battery ground cable before making repairs to prevent possible damage and injury. Install a tag on the battery terminal so that no one connects the cable on the terminal.

3. Disconnect battery. Disconnect limit switch connector.

4. Loosen and remove nut retaining switch on front of bracket. Remove switch from bracket.

5. Reverse above procedure to assemble and install.

6. When installing limit switch, the distance between target and sensor should be 14 mm (0.55 in.).

Figure 10. 24-Inch Limit Switch

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