Section 4 • Repair Procedures
REV A
Part No. 116478
AL8000HT Light Tower
4 - 7
September 2008
3-1
Plastic Cable Track
How to Remove the Cable Track
The tower cable track guides the cables and hoses
running up the tower. It can be repaired link by link
without removing the cables and hoses that run
through it. Removing the entire tower cable track is
only necessary when performing major repairs that
involve removing the tower.
How to Repair the Plastic Cable
Track
Component damage hazard. The
tower cable track can be damaged
if it is twisted.
a
link separation point
b
lower clip
1 Use a slotted screwdriver to pry down on the
lower clip.
2 Repeat step 1 for each link.
3 To remove a single link, open the lower clip
and then use a screw driver to pry the link to the
side.
3-2
Tower Assembly
How to Remove the Tower
Assembly
Bodily injury hazard. The
procedures in this section require
specific repair skills, lifting
equipment and a suitable
workshop. Attempting this
procedure without these skills and
tools could result in death or
serious injury and significant
component damage. Dealer
service is required.
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring on the fitting and/or hose end must be
replaced and then torqued to specification during
installation. Refer to Section 2,
Hydraulic Hose and
Fitting Torque Specifications.
1 Remove the light bar. See 2-1,
How to Remove
the Light Bar Assembly.
2 Remove the cable track tube retaining fasteners
at the number 3 tower tube.
3 Remove the hose and cable clamp fasteners
and clamps from the underside of the cable
track on the side of tower tube number 1.
4 Place blocks between the cable track tube and
the lower cable track. Secure the cable track
together.
a
b
TOWER COMPONENTS
