4 first boom section removal, First boom section removal – SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual User Manual
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Boom
3-8
6036, 6042, 8042, 10042, 10054
Reposition the slings as needed so the second
boom section balances when removed from the first
boom section. Set the second boom section down
on blocks on a hard, level surface.
15. Remove the remaining wear pads. Label and tag
each set of wear pads being removed.
16. Inspect all wear pads for wear. Refer to Section 3.9,
17. Remove the extend chain sheave (12).
3.4.4
First Boom Section Removal
1. Use a suitable overhead lifting device and sling
attached to the Lift/Lower cylinder; remove slack
from the sling.
2. At the underside of the boom, locate the retract
chain locknut (13). Measure the amount of threads
protruding beyond the locknut and record that
measurement for reassembly of the chain. Remove
the locknut and flat washer.
3. Remove the retract chain by pulling it out through the
rear of the boom. Place the retract chain on a clean
surface.
4. Label, disconnect and cap the hydraulic hoses from
the bulkhead fittings on the mounting plate (14).
Remove the tubes from the bulkhead fittings.
5. At the rear right side of the boom, label, disconnect
and cap the boom Extend/Retract hoses from the
bulkhead fittings on the mounting plate. Cap the
fittings to keep dirt and debris from entering the
hydraulic system.
6. Remove the tube clamps (15) and clamp covers to
the Extend and Retract tubes under the boom.
7. At the rear right side of the boom, label, disconnect
and cap the Extend and Retract tubes (16) from the
bulkhead fittings.
Cap the fittings to keep dirt and
debris from entering the hydraulic system.
MH1091
12
MH1111
13
MH1131
14
MH1151
15
16
MH1201
17