Template Date: 1997_02_12
INNER BOOM INSTALLATION
STEP 22
G1623MP
With the inner boom section removed, apply grease
to the inside bottom and top surfaces of the
intermediate boom section where the pads of the
inner boom will contact when assembled. Use a
brush attached to a rod or pole (as shown) to reach
inside the boom.
STEP 23
Install the inner boom section into the intermediate
boom.
STEP 24
G1005090
Slide the inner boom section into the intermediate
boom up to the balance point, then reposition the
lifting strap and slide the inner boom in until there is
approximately 12 inches (300 mm) of the inner boom
sticking out of the intermediate boom.
STEP 25
Using the hoist and lifting strap, apply upward
pressure to the inner boom.
STEP 26
G1005074
Reinstall the two bottom slide pads on the
intermediate boom, using the lock plates (1) and
bolts (2). Use Loctite
™ 271 (red) Thread Lock (or
equivalent) on the threads of the bolts and torque to
30 ft.-lbs. (41 Nm. Bend up each end of the lock
plates.
STEP 27
Using the hoist and lifting strap, lower the inner boom
slightly.
STEP 28
G1005088
Reinstall the two top slide pads and shims on the
front of intermediate boom, using the lock plates (1)
and bolts (2). Use Loctite
™ 271 (red) Thread Lock
(or equivalent) on the threads of the bolts and torque
to 30 ft.-lbs. (41 Nm).
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