Stryker Stretcher 1731

Warning: Ensure the machine is powered off before starting the procedure.

Manually disengage the release pedal swivel (item K on page 33) from the release pedal assembly.

To increase the release rod engagement with the release valve, turn the release pedal swivel clockwise on the threaded release rod.

To decrease the release rod engagement with the release valve, turn the release pedal swivel counterclockwise on the threaded release rod.

Sign off on the release pedal adjustment

Refer to drawings 1211−31−10 & 1211−31−20 for parts reference

Move Fowler to this position for easier access

Set screws removed using a 3/32” hex Allen wrench?

Cap screws, flat washers and hex nuts removed using a 9/16” box end wrench and 5/16” hex Allen wrench?

Cap screw replaced and Fowler tested for position holding?

Washers and hex nuts replaced to secure the pivot bolts?

Set screws reinstalled using thread locktite?

Remove the litter top from the stretcher

Lift the base hood off the base frame

Remove the two hex washer head screws and washers connecting the pump pedal link to the foot end pump pedal assembly and pump connecting rod

Remove the foot end release rod from the release valve on the jack assembly by dislodging the release pedal swivel from the pins on the release pedal weldment

Dislodge the jack pump piston from the pump connecting rod

Remove the two hex washer head screws holding the reservoir clamp

Reverse steps 1−7 to install the new jack

Sign off on the hydraulic jack replacement

Remove the litter top from the stretcher

Remove the two hex head screws holding the jack base to the stretcher base frame

Remove the two hex head screws holding the jack reservoir clamp to the base frame and remove the clamps

Lift straight up on the pump connecting rod and disconnect the pump piston from the connecting rod

Disconnect the pump pedal swivel from the release pedal mounting plate

Remove the head end release rod from the release valve assembly

Remove the two hex head screws holding the jack base to the stretcher base frame

Install the bolts on the jack and reservoir clamp but do not tighten them fully

Using a 1/2” socket and 3/8” drive ratchet

Remove the 1/2” bolt holding the fifth wheel cam drive link and fifth wheel drive link to the fifth wheel cam

Remove the two 1/2” bolts holding the fifth wheel mounting bracket to the base frame weldment

Remove the fifth wheel assembly

Reverse steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the fifth wheel

Reinstall the fifth wheel cam drive link and fifth wheel drive link to the fifth wheel cam

Reinstall the fifth wheel mounting bracket to the base frame weldment

Sign off on the fifth wheel assembly replacement