Manitowoc Grove RT540E - Remove the Base Section

BOOM RT540E SERVICE MANUAL
4-8 Published 4-20-2015, Control # 502-01
3. Disconnect cable from the Fly section (Figure 4-8, 3)
and feed cable through cable guides (Figure 4-8, 1) and
attach to the Base section cable guide (Figure 4-8, 2).
4. Chain the Fly, Outer Mid and Inner Mid sections
together. This will prevent the inadvertent or unexpected
extension of these sections during the boom
disassembly. Figure 4-9
5. Remove the bolts and washers securing the telescope
cylinder outer rod (Figure 4-10, 1) to the rear of the base
section.
6. Remove the nuts and washers securing the
synchronizing cable (Figure 4-10, 2) ends to the base
section.
Remove the Base Section
Do not attempt to work on the boom without experienced
supervision
FIGURE 4-7
6837
1
2
FIGURE 4-8
6818-14
1
2
3
CAUTION
Use extreme caution during piston and rod tube assembly
removal. The telescopic cylinder will still be under
hydraulic pressure due to the holding valve.
FIGURE 4-9
FIGURE 4-10
1
6748-30
2
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