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11. Fully extract the hydraulic cylinder by applying hydraulic pressure.
• Now increase the distance E by turning the rod the opposite way, until Stop D is touching the steel boom.
• Keep the gap of 1-2 mm between Stop C and the aluminum boom.
12. Continue to increase the distance E, until stop C is touching the aluminum boom.
• Keep the hydraulic cylinder fully extracted - it must not retract when adjusting the double ram eye.
• Keep turning the ram eye rod 3 turns.
• Tighten the nuts on the ram eye rod with a wrench with extension.
13. The force of the hydraulic cylinder can cause misalignment of the boom.
If needed, adjust Stop C and D once more to touch the opposite boom section.
14. With the boom perfectly straight, now tighten the nuts firmly on Stops C and D and on the double ram eye.