MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
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Break Away Boom Tip Adjustments
Adjusting the Boom Tip to Fold for
Transport Properly
The break away boom tip linkage is set at the
factory. However, if the folding mechanism
changes or an adjustment is required:
1. Remove the tension rod (A). Unlock the break
away boom tip.
2. Start the engine. Fold the boom and observe
where the boom tip lands in the cradle. Unfold
the boom to the FIELD position. Stop the
engine and remove the key.
3. Adjust the length of the push rod so that the
boom tip will land at the center of the cradle.
This may require folding and unfolding the
boom tip several times to get the right
adjustment.
4. When the push rod length is determined, unfold
the boom to the FIELD position. Stop the
engine and remove the key. Replace the
tension rod and adjust the length of the tension
rod so that the latch bracket (B) is firmly
against the boom with no movement when
forced by hand.
5. Lock the boom tip in place. Fold and unfold the
boom several times making sure there is no
interference between parts and the adjustment
is correct.
NOTE: When folding the boom tip for
transport, the boom tip should break away
consistently at 12
o
to 20
o
, to avoid overhead
obstacles.
6. Adjust the length of the wire cable on the boom
tip assembly (Refer to the procedure on the
next page for the wire cable adjustment)
Tension rod and latch bracket on break away
boom tip.
Boom Tip Push Rod
Adjust boom tip to land at the center of the
cradle.
A
B