COUNTERWEIGHT.

Figure 6-6. Counteweight

c. Disconnect tail light wires from wiring harness.

d. Hold tow pin "up" and remove bolt, washer,

l o c k w a s h e r , and nut securing counterweight to

vehicle frame.

5-155. COUNTERWEIGHT. (See figure 6-6.)

e. Remove counterweight from vehicle by lifting

weight off frame hooks and then driving vehicle

5-156.

REMOVAL.

forward.

a. Install a suitable chain hoist or other lifting

5 - 1 2 7 . INSTALLATIONS.

device to a looped cable or to lifting eyes installed in

or through the two bored holes in the upper rib of

a. Raise counterweight to approximate mounting

the counterweight.

height with chain hoist. (Refer to paragraph 6-24 a

above.)

b. Align rear of vehicle with counterweight. Back

v e h i c l e slowly until vehicle frame hooks are in

slotted openings of counterweight.

Counterweight weighs approximately one

c . Lower counterweight until weight rests on

t o n ; use due safety precautions when

frame hooks.

removing or installing the counterweight.

d. Hold tow pin "up" and install mounting bolt,

b. Take slack from chain hoist, putting tension on

washer, lockwasher, and nut in slotted hole. Tighten

counterweight.

securely.

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