Fast BW500, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Boom Adjustments
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
pads, locate the large locknuts (located by
each pad) on the tank side of the slide
tower. Tighten the locknuts to increase the
pressure on the poly slide pads. Tighten
all the pads equally.
Boom Breakaways
The tension of the boom breakaways
should be checked and adjusted as
needed. If the tension on the breakaways
is too great, the boom may be damaged if
it strikes a stationary object. Tightening the
nuts on the extension spring for the
breakaway increases the tension. Turning
the nuts out decreases the tension. The
springs are located between the primary
and secondary boom wings.
Boom Level
If the boom does not hang level, secure
the boom with an overhead hoist or other
suitable means. Loosen the six nuts on the
bolts which hold the boom to the tower
slides. These bolts fit through slotted
holes. Level the boom and retighten the
nuts.
Boom Wing Alignment
Align boom inner and outer boom wings
with the parallel connecting link. Remove
the pin from the clevis on the end of the
link. Turn the clevis in or out on the
threaded shaft until the link is properly
aligned. Reinstall the pin.
Tower Slides (1)
Boom Level Adjustment Bolts (Three Per
Slide) (2)
3 - Extension Springs
4 - Spring Anchor
5 - Adjustment Nuts
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1
5
4
3