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Telescopic Boom Series
Models SJ61T & SJ66T
194312
Section 5 - ProceduresService and Maintenance
3. Loosen the cables on the counterweight end of the
machine. Remove the jam nut, then use the at on
the end of cable adjuster to hold it while backing
off the main nut. Leave the main nut on the cable
adjuster about one full nut thread.
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4. Once all cables are slackened, the spring discs
(washers) can be removed from the cable
adjusters. Remove the washers, then put the hex
nut back on one full nut thread to temporarily hold
the cable in place.
5. Once the cables are slackened, remove the boom
ange pins and fasteners.
NOTE
The ange pins may not line up in the holes exactly,
but can be moved into place using a pry bar once
the cables are slackened.
6. Use two ¼-20 UNC bolts to help as a puller when
removing the ange pins. Threaded holes are
located in the ange pin collar. The bolts should
be full thread with no shoulder, and at least 2 in.
(50 mm) long.
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7. Once the anges are removed, tap out the cable
support pin.
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Cable Support Pin
8. Remove the hex nuts from all 4 cable adjusters.