BOOM RT540E SERVICE MANUAL
4-10 Published 4-20-2015, Control # 502-01
6. Attach a suitable lifting device to the Fly/Outer/Inner Mid
assembly. Raise the front of the assembly slightly and
remove the wear pad mounting bolts and the wear pads
from the bottom of the base section.
7. Continue to pull the assembly until it is clear of the base
section.
NOTE: Pull the outer mid retract cables out with the
assembly to prevent them from becoming
damaged.
8. Place base section in a secure location
Disconnect the Inner Mid Section
Do not attempt to work on the boom without experienced
supervision.
1. On both sides, remove the bolts (Figure 4-15, 1)
securing each retract sheave assembly shaft weldment.
Remove the shaft, spacer bushing, sheave assembly,
and thrust washers.If necessary, remove the grease
fitting from the shaft weldments.
2. Remove the two bolts and bushings securing the
cylinder inner rod (Figure 4-16, 1) to the rear of the inner
mid (Figure 4-16, 2).
3. Remove the two nuts from the extend cable anchor plate
adjusting bolts.
4. Pull the four
retract cables up through the holes in the
bottom of the inner mid and lay them out to the rear.
Remove the Inner Mid Section
Do not attempt to work on the boom without experienced
supervision.
DANGER
To prevent serious injury or death, always wear personal
protective equipment; i.e., a hard hat, eye protection,
gloves and metatarsal boots.
DANGER
To prevent serious injury or death, always wear personal
protective equipment; i.e., a hard hat, eye protection,
gloves and metatarsal boots.
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