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Adjusting Length of Bucket Rods
The adjustment of the bucket rods is done to correct the bucket unloading angle which must be
between 45° and 50° and the horizontal level of the bucket.
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OTE
: The tolerance in the horizontal plane of the bucket is ½ inch.
To adjust the length of the rods:
1. Set the bucket in parallel position with the body.
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: You can use a pair of jacks, one at one end of the bucket and one at the other end, and use the
horizontal guide on the body as reference (see Figure 5 - 11).
Figure 5 - 11 Setting bucket in horizontal position
2. Make sure the stoppers are installed and leveled on the roof.
3.
Set the length of the rods by loosening the locknuts at both the upper and lower ends (see Figure
5 - 10).
N
OTE
: Locknuts may have been tack welded. If so, you will have to remove the welds before
proceeding further with the procedure.
4.
Turn the rods to adjust the length until both rods reach the horizontal alignment of the bucket.
5.
Tighten the locknuts.
6. Remove the jacks or any other means you used to set the bucket straight.
7.
Raise and lower the bucket a few times.
The rod end must always be inserted a minimum of 1 inch into the rod.
Horizontal guide
DANGER!