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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
M1 Split Tailgate
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Hardware Pkg.
62900238
Cut this band
and remove this part
(Rocker Arm)
Do NOT unbolt the linkages
located on the back side of this
assembly.
Slide the 4” long poly sleeve on first all the way to the end.
Then slide the 2” long sleeve on and position it between
the two drilled holes.
NOTE: Put
oil or soap
on the
inside of
the poly
sleeve to
help it slide
easier.
Unbolt and remove the short tailgate
linkage strap. It will be used later in
the assembly.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
PO Box 569
Columbus, NE
68602-0569 Ph:
F-19264 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 70045 2-1-99
1-800-447-2751
Fax: (402) 563-7447
www.behlencountry.com
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NOTE: On a left-hand operated tailgate, linkages are on the left side of the chute and
vice versa for right hand operation. Right or left hand is determined from the rear of the chute.
Insert the Rocker Arm
onto the pipes located
on the side of the chute.
8½”
Right-Hand Operated Tailgate
The Rocker Arm is assembled correctly if the short
end of the strap (8-1/2”) is pointing downward.
Slide the insert handle onto the
end of the Rocker Arm pipe.
Use 5/16” x 1-1/2” long bolts
and nuts to secure the handle to
the pipe.
8½”
Left-Hand Operated Tailgate
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Stand the Tailgate Assembly up and attach the tailgate to the
rear of the M1 chute.
NOTE: The Palpation Cage brackets should be facingoutward.
Use the ½” x 8” long bolt at the
top. Make sure that the 3½” long
pipe spacer is used between the
chute and the tailgate.
½” x 8” Bolt
½” Washer
The 4 Palpation
Cage brackets
face outward.
3½” Pipe
Spacer
The tailgate bolts to the rear of the
chute as shown using ½” x 1½” long
bolts and lock nuts.
Short linkage fastens
here using a 3/8” x 1”
carriage bolt and
locknut.
This linkage is
preassembled.
½” Lock Nut
Short linkage fastens
here using a ½” x
2¼” carriage bolt
and locknut.
Long linkage fastens
here using a ½” x
2¼” carriage bolt
and locknut.
Attach the two tailgate linkage straps to the tailgate doors and rocker arm.
The linkages fasten to the door using ½” x 2¼” carriage bolts.
NOTE: The tailgate linkages have to pivot, so leave the bolts a little loose.
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Attach the tailgate handle
as shown and insert the
cotter pin in the hole.
The tailgate
doors are
designed to
pivot up and
outward with
very little
effort.
These
locations
are where
more
washers
can be
added for
extra
clearance.
If the doors are hard
to open, there is
probably a tight fit
somewhere along the
path of travel. This
can be fixed by
inserting an extra
washer between the
chute and the tailgate
in the locations shown
in the photo.
Columbus, Nebraska
1-800 447-2751
Fax: 402-563-7447
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