TM 10-3930-671-24 Counterweight Removal A. Using a Hoist or Overhead Crane 1. Move  the  lift  truck  as  required  into  the  correct position under the hoist. Apply the parking brake and put blocks at the front and rear of the drive wheels. 2. Install lifting chains, sling, or spreader bar on the hoist hook. 3.  Attach  the  lifting  chain  hooks  to  the   lifting   eyes   in counterweight. Raise hoist as necessary to remove (take up)  slack  in  lifting  chain  to  support  the  weight  of  the counterweight. 4. Remove the counterweight mounting bolts. Refer to Counterweight Mounting for locations. 5. Open  the  engine  compartment  side  doors  and raise the seat deck. Remove two inner counterweight fasteners which attach counterweight to frame inside the engine compartment. 6. Remove two outer fasteners attaching counterweight  to  frame  at  the  bottom.  Refer  to Counterweight Mounting for locations. F-489