jost JSK37 Use and care manual

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Step 1: Remove Topplate
a) Straighten the tab washers (see figure 1) securing the mounting bolts.
b) Remove the mounting bolts and tab washers.
c) Remove the bracket pins using a large screwdriver or pry bar.
d) Lift the topplate from the tractor. (Use extreme care whenever lifting and moving heavy
objects.)
Topplate
Bracket Pin
Tab Washer
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Mounting
Bolts
Pivot Collar
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
For Outboard Slide Bracket
FIGURE 1

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Step 2: Replace Bracket
a) Grind off the three welds located on both sides of the rear of the slider bedplate or
remove the 7/16 bolts attaching the rear stop to the slider rack.
b) Remove (4) rear frame bolts attaching the
rear stop plate to the tractor frame.
c) Remove the rear stop plate by
sliding it sideways (see Figure 3).
d) Actuate slider cylinder and remove
slide bracket.
e) Actuate slider cylinder on new bracket
and slide onto bedplate with the cylinder
end forward.
f) Replace the rear stop plate and bolts. Torque fasteners to bolt manufacturer’s
recommendations (5/8-11 grade 8 = 210 Ft-lbs). It is not necessary to replace the tack
welds or 7/16 bolts removed in item “a”.
Step 3: Re-Install Topplate
a) Lower the topplate onto the bracket using a suitable
lifting device.
b) Install the bracket pins, tab washers and mounting
bolts. Securely tighten the mounting bolts, then bend
the locking tabs over each bolt (see figure 4).
Assembly Tip: Before putting the topplate back on the
mounting bracket, liberally grease the top of
the pivot collars to help hold them in place.
Grind off tack welds or
remove 7/16 bolts.
Remove (2) Rear Frame
bolts each side
Slide to remove
Rear stop plate
Bend tabs to secure both screws
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
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