Hardi COMMANDER 5500, Instruction Book

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6 - Maintenance
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Adjustment of Breakaway Section
Connection Type: Claw clutch
The breakaway section must release when a force of approximately 33
lb (15 kg) is applied to the end of the breakaway section. If necessary, the
release force is adjusted as follows:
1.
Make sure that claw coupling is correctly lubricated.
2.
Loosen the jam nut (A).
3.
Adjust the nut (B) until the breakaway will release when a force of
33 lb (15 kg) applied at the end.
4.
Tighten the jam nut again.
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DANGER! Never place fingers into open breakaway clutch! Risk of
injury if the clutch closes accidentally.
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WARNING! Do not tighten the breakaway clutch more than what
is described above. Risk of damage to the boom when the
breakaway is activated.
Connection Type: Spring
•
The tension for the spring-loaded breakaway is adjusted by
turning the nuts marked by the arrow.
Factory setting:
•
Connect the spring in its relaxed state (no tension).
•
Pull the spring out 4“ (100 mm).