MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
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Adjusting the Wire Cable on the Break
Away Boom Tip
When the wire cable on the boom tip becomes
loose, tighten the nut on the draw bolt until the
slack in the wire cable is removed.
NOTE: If the draw bolt is over tightened, the
wire cable may reduce the surface contact between
the locking plate and the latch bracket. Ensure the
locking plate is in full contact with the latch bracket
to prevent the break away boom tip from unlatching
during normal field operation.
Changing the Locking Plate
When the break away boom tip starts to break
away inconsistently, do the following procedure:
1. Remove the two bolts securing the locking
plate to break away mechanism.
2. Inspect the locking plate. If there is excessive
wear, turn the locking plate around and use the
other side of the plate as the contact surface
for the locking mechanism.
3. Secure the locking plate with the two bolts.
Ensure the locking plate is in full contact with
the latch bracket by tapping the locking plate
with a hammer as bolts are tightened.
NOTE: If the locking plate has been changed
once and both surfaces are completely worn, the
locking plate will have to be replaced (Refer to the
MacDon 625 Field Sprayer Parts Catalog).
Adjust draw bolt to change wire cable tension.
Latch plate on break away boom tip.
