50 GTH-4016SR • GTH-4018SR Part No. 57.4400.9203
March 2010
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
REV A
BOOM COMPONENTS
1-12 How to Replace the Fork
Level Cylinder Hoses
(only for
GTH-4016 SR)
WARNING
Bodily injury hazard. This
procedure requires 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 strongly recommended.
1. Before disconnecting or refitting a flexible hose,
carefully clean the area all around.
2. Blow some compressed air to remove any
impurity.
3. For an easier renewal of the hoses, whose run
is not clearly visible, proceed as follows:
•
disconnect the hose to be replaced from
both sides
•
attach a cord to the side of the hose
which reaches the boom tip
•
disconnect the hose from the rear side of
the boom
•
remove the hose frome the hole under
the first section boom until it comes out
completely
•
disconnect the cord and reconnect the
same to the end of the new flexible
hose making sure the hose has been
previously plugged to prevent dirt from
entering the circuit
•
proceed in reverse order and reassemble
the hose.
