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FORCE™ BOOM OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3. With a wrench (use the two fl attened spots on end of the ram),
adjust the cylinder ram inwards or outwards to get the desired wing
level.
4. Repeat steps for other side.
F. Alignment of Breakaway Section
WARNING: NEVER PLACE FINGERS INTO OPEN BREAKAWAY
CLUTCH OR YOU MAY BE INJURED SHOULD CLUTCH
SNAP CLOSED! DO NOT TIGHTEN THE BREAKAWAY
CLUTCH MORE THAN WHAT IS NECESSARY! OVER-
TIGHTENING CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BOOM!
The breakaway section must release when a force of approximately
35 lbs (150 N) is applied to the extremity of the breakaway section. If
necessary, the release force is adjusted as follows:
1. Make sure the claw coupling is correctly lubricated.
2. Loosen the jam nut (
A
)(Fig. 18).
3. Adjust the nut (
B
)(Fig. 18) until the breakaway will release as
desired.
4. Tighten the jam nut again.
5. Make sure the breakaway is level with the outer wing. If necessary,
adjust by loosening locknut (
C
)(Fig. 18) and adjusting nut (
D
)
(Fig. 18) until the breakaway is level. Tighten locknut (
C
)(Fig. 18)
again.
A
B
C
D
Breakaway Section
Fig. 18
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