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S205 Skid-Steer Loader
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Operation & Maintenance Manual
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE
Installing
WARNING
Never work on a machine with the lift arms up unless
the lift arms are secured by an approved lift arm
support device. Failure to use an approved lift arm
support device can allow the lift arms or attachment
to fall and cause injury or death.
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WARNING
Service lift arm support device if damaged or if parts
are missing. Using a damaged lift arm support or
with missing parts can cause lift arms to drop
causing injury or death.
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Figure 120
Put jackstands under the rear corners of the loader frame
(Inset) [Figure 120].
Remove the lift arm support device (1) [Figure 120] from
storage position.
The operator must be in the operator's seat, with the seat
belt fastened and seat bar lowered, until the lift arm
support device is installed.
Start the engine, and raise the lift arms all the way up.
Figure 121
Have a second person install the lift arm support
device (1)  [Figure 121] over the rod of one of the lift
cylinders.
The lift arm support device must be tight against the
cylinder rod. The tabs of the lift arm support device must
be under the cylinder as shown (Inset) [Figure 121].
Figure 122
Lower the lift arms slowly until the lift arm support
device (1) [Figure 122] is held between the lift arms and
lift cylinder.
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