Series 3: Forward Riser Replacement

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Replacing the Forward Riser Assembly

Step 1- Remove handle assembly (see handle removal replacement instructions)

Step 2- Remove Recoil Belt (see recoil belt replacement instructions)

Step 3- Remove Tie Rod bolts as shown.

Step 4- Remove the fasteners connecting the forward riser bottom bracket to the side rails as shown.

Step 5- Remove the forward riser assembly from the tank assembly as shown.

Step 6- Replace the forward riser assembly against the tank assembly and between the rails as shown.

Step 7- Replace the Tie Rod bolts as shown. Ensure that the cross dowels into which the Tie Rod bolts screw are aligned with the Tie Rods. To do this use a screwdriver to ensure that the cross dowel slot is in line with the cross dowel as shown.

Step 8- Fasten the forward riser bottom bracket to the side rails as shown.

Step 9- Replace the handle assembly (see handle replacement instructions)

Step 10- Replace the Recoil Belt (see recoil belt replacement instructions)