National Crane Published 5-27-2018 Control # 039-06 6-11
800D REPAIR
and the extend cable sheave attached to the bottom of the
top plate of the second section at the sheave case end of the
boom, are accomplished as follows:
1. Extend boom until grease access hole becomes visible
in side plate of 2nd section as it extends out of 1st
section.
2. Visually check alignment between the 2nd section 
access hole and the access holes in 3rd and 4th section. 
When these holes become aligned, the end of the retract 
cable sheave pins will be visible and accessible for 
lubrication.
3. This boom extended position will coincide with proper 
alignment of the access holes in the rear of the 1st 
section for lubrication of the retract sheaves attached to 
the rear of the 2nd and 3rd section.
4. The extend cable sheave located on the bottom of the 
top plate of the 2nd section at the sheave case end of 
the boom can be accessed at any boom length for 
lubrication.
5. The sheaves located on the boom tip end of the 
telescope cylinder can be greased while the boom is 
fully retracted. Access to the grease holes on either end 
of the pin is through holes in the boom side plates.
Four Section Cable Tensioning
After boom reassembly or from time to time if interior
proportioning cables appear loose, cable tensioning may be
required. Tensioning must be done with the boom horizontal.
1. Slightly tighten all cables. Then cycle the boom
approximately 4 ft (120 cm) out and in a few times to
equalize the extend and retract cable/ boom section
sequence positioning.
2. Fully retract boom. Do not induce and hold hydraulic 
pressure. At full retraction, observing through the hoist 
mount end of the boom, the second section should be 
bottomed on the telescope cylinder butt plate, the third 
section should be bottomed on the thick vertical side 
plates welded to the inside of the second section, the 
fourth section should be bottomed on the thick vertical 
side plates welded to the inside of the third section.
3. It is important to achieve these boom section positions 
before torquing. If the boom sections do not bottom out 
as specified (boom is out of sequence), adjust cables to 
achieve proper section positioning. After proper section 
position has been established, a scribe mark on all the 
sections at the boom tip end to identify proper section 
position relative to each other may be helpful during the 
tensioning process.
4. Torque 4-3-2 retract cables to 8 lb-ft (11 Nm). Cable 
adjustment point is located at the sheave case end of 
the boom, on the bottom of the 2nd section. Use the flats 
at the front of the cable ends to keep the cables from 
turning while torquing retainer nuts.
5. Torque large extend cables to 20 lb-ft (27 Nm). Cable 
adjustment point is located at the rear of the boom on 
the cable anchor located in the rear of the 2nd section
6. Torque 3-2-1 retract cables to 14 lb-ft (19 Nm) Cable 
adjustment point is located at the sheave case end of 
the boom, on the bottom of the 1 st section. Use the flats 
at the front of the cable ends to keep the cables from 
turning while torquing retainer nuts.
7. Torque 1-2-3 extend cable to 14 lb-ft (19 Nm) Cable 
adjustment point is located at rear of boom, on the hoist 
crossbar spanning the 1st section
8. Repeat steps 4, 5, 6, and 7 torquing the 4-3-2 retract 
cables to 8 lb-ft (11 Nm). Torque the large extend cables 
to 40 lb-ft (54 Nm). The 3-2-1 retract cables to 14 lb-ft 
(20 Nm) and the 1-2-3 extend cable to 14 lb-ft (20 Nm)
9. Cycle the boom fully, check that all cables are torqued 
properly and that all sections are retracted completely, 
utilizing scribe marks or bottoming position of boom 
sections then add jam nuts to all cables. All threaded 
cable ends must be equipped with retainer nuts, jam 
nuts and cable protectors.
FOUR SECTION BOOM SERVICE
Boom Removal
Boom Length Boom Weight  CG from pivot point 
100 ft 9340 lb (4237 kg) 156 in (3.96 m)
90 ft 8615 lb (3908 kg) 144 in (3.66 m)
80 ft 7985 lb (3622 kg) 129.5 in (3.29 m)
1. Extend and set machine outriggers. Boom must be
completely retracted and stowed in the boom rest.
2. If equipped, remove swing around jib according to 
procedures outlined in the “Safety & Operation” section.
3. Remove hook block or downhaul weight, wind up rope 
on hoist drum and stow wedge socket on pegs provided 
on 1st section. Shut down truck engine.
4. Attach a lifting device to rod end of lift cylinder, remove 
boom lift cylinder pin keeper and pin from bottom of the 
1st section boom. Lower lift cylinder to a suitable 
support.
5. Tag and disconnect telescope cylinder lines and hoist 
hydraulic lines. Cap all open lines and ports.
6. Attach a lifting device to provide even weight distribution 
and raise the boom until weight is removed from the 
boom pivot pin. Remove boom pivot pin keeper and 
boom pivot pin. Lift boom free of turret.
Boom Disassembly
The 800D boom can be disassembled by using two different
methods. Alternative #1 disassembles the boom in the
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