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3.2 Boom Control (Hydraulic Boom)
After removing and stowing the boom transport support arm, the boom can be hydraulically
raised and lowered. It can be manually pivoted lat/- 45° and pinned in place. It is vertically
supported by a manually adjusted boom support jack.
Always support the boom with the support jack to prevent damage to the boom.
The boom control lever hydraulically adjusts the height of the boom.
Adjustable boom lock is used to secure the boom when unit is
being transported. The boom lock must be secured when transporting to prevent boom damage.
Latch used to disconnect ball coupler from boom when hydraulically
lowering boom. Reverse procedure to secure boom for transport.
Three cornered locking nut used to tighten adjustable link from rotating. Loosen nut and rotate black
adjustment arm to unlatch boom lock ball end. Do the opposite when installing the ball to secure arm.
