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12. Install the load line over the jib tip and boom tip
sheave. Reinstall the load line retainer pins.
13. Pin chain clevis for anti-two-block weight to anti-two-
block limit switch lever on the jib tip.
To Stow the Jib
1. Fully retract the boom and lower it to the ground until
the tip can be reached from the ground.
2. Remove the load line from the jib tip, reinstall the
load line retaining pin.
3. Fasten a tag line, approximately 15′ (4.57 m) long,
to the end of the jib.
4. Remove two pins from the holes on the left side of
the boom tip and place in the pin stow bracket. Install
hairpin retainers in these pins.
5. Raise the boom to a horizontal position.
6. Extend the boom approximately 15″ (38.10 cm).
WARNING
Death or serious injury can occur from uncontrolled
movement of the jib. Maintain control of the jib when
swinging it into position.
7. Swing the jib to the stored position with the tagline.
8. Remove the jib stow pin from the jib stow bracket.
Retract the boom so the jib stow bar, on the jib, en-
gages the front jib stow bracket.
WARNING
Death or serious injury will result from a free falling
jib. Ensure that the jib pins and retaining pins are
properly installed.
9. Install the jib stow pin in the jib stow bracket. Install
the hairpin retainer in this pin.
DANGER
Death or serious injury will occur from uncontrolled
movement of the jib. Do not remove the two pins from
Jib Stow Pin
Jib Stow Bracket
Load Line
Retainer Pin
Figure 6.12 — Jib Installation and Stowing
Boom Jib
Stow Bracket
Jib Stow Bar
Front Jib
Stow Bracket
Load Line
Load Line
Pin Stow Bracket
Left Side Pins
Right Side Pins
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