5. Push downward on the engagement pin until the threaded hole in the side of the pin is
visible through the slot in the end of the reaction arm away from the tool.
6. For 56578, 56572, 56579 and 56580 models, apply a suitable thread–locking compound to
the threads of the reaction arm retract button (8) and using a screwdriver, screw the button
tightly into the threaded hole in the engagement pin.
For 56581 model see following page.
For 56582 and 56583 models, apply a suitable thread–locking compound to the threads of
the reaction arm retract button (8) and using a hex wrench, screw the button tightly into the
threaded hole in the engagement pin (7).
7. Using a hex wrench, thread the reaction arm spline screw (9) into the top of the reaction arm
until the unthreaded end enters the hole in the splined sleeve and the threads bottom out.
ASSEMBLY OF THE 56581 REACTION ARM
1. If the reaction arm boot (4) was removed, push it onto the end of the reaction arm and insert
the boot pin to retain the boot using a hammer.
2. Assemble gate lever to gate lever link using gate link pin.
3. Assemble gate to gate lever link using second gate link pin.
4. Insert gate spring into gate.
5. Hold gate in reaction arm and thread gate bolt through gate into reaction arm. Use a small
amount of serviceable thread locking compound on the threads. Tighten with screwdriver.
6. Place the gate lever spacers over the gate lever.
7. Swing gate lever and link into reaction arm with gate lever spacers.
8. Insert gate lever pin into reaction arm through the gate lever and gate lever spacers.
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