u
Loosen
the screws on the joint plate [3]
(not completely).
u
Loosen the nuts on the threaded rods [4]
depending on the installation situation.
u
Screw the threaded rods in or out to
optimize the position.
w
The boom segments must form one
horizontal line that gradually slopes
towards the outside.
w
The sealing funnels must make close
contact.
u
Tighten the lock nut and the screws of the
joint plate again.
u
Generously grease the threaded rods with
silver grease (graphite grease).
Fig. 60: Adjusting folded-out boom segments
horizontally
Check during all adjustments whether the threaded rod is free of dirt.
After the horizontal adjustment, check the correct vertical adjustment again.
10.7 Adjusting the holding force of the boom segments
n
Holding force of the boom segments
Observe:
• Increase tension: Screw out threaded rod.
• Reduce tension: Screw in threaded rod.
During the activities listed below, the hydraulic cylinders are always counted from the inside to the
outside.
Example:
The "2nd hydraulic cylinder, boom central section to start section" is the 2nd cylinder
from the inside.
10. Maintenance and service
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