SkyTrak 6042 Service Manual User Manual
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Boom
3.8
Model 6042 Legacy
Origin 7/02
Note: If replacing the inner boom assembly with a new 
inner boom, the quick attach assembly and the attachment 
tilt cylinder should be removed at this time.
If the inner boom is not to be replaced, the quick attach 
assembly and attachment tilt cylinder can remain in 
place. Proceed to Step 34.
25. Remove the elastic locknut (Fig. 3-13, 1) and
capscrew (2) holding the attachment tilt cylinder rod 
end pin (3) to the quick attach assembly (4). Save 
the capscrew and discard the elastic locknut.
26. Support the rod end of the attachment tilt cylinder
(Fig. 3-13, 5). Use a brass punch and a rawhide 
hammer to remove the rod end pin (3) from the quick 
attach assembly.
27. Inspect the pin (Fig. 3 -13, 3) for nicks or surface
corrosion. Use fine emery cloth to fix minor nicks or 
corrosion. If damaged and if it cannot be repaired, 
the pin must be replaced.
Figure 3-13 Attachment Tilt Cylinder Rod
End Pin Removal
28. Remove the elastic locknut (Fig. 3-14, 1) and
capscrew (2) holding the quick attach pivot pin (3) to 
the quick attach assembly (4). Save the capscrew 
and discard the elastic locknut. Place a support 
under the quick attach assembly to prevent it from 
dropping when the pivot pin is removed.
29. Use a brass punch and a rawhide hammer to
remove the quick attach pivot pin (Fig. 3 -14, 3) from 
the quick attach assembly and the bushings in the 
gooseneck. Record the location and quantity of the 
shim washers (5 and 6) as the pin is being removed. 
Save the washers (5 and 6) from each side of the 
quick attach.
30. Inspect the pin for nicks or surface corrosion. Use
fine emery cloth to repair minor nicks or corrosion. If 
damaged and if it cannot be repaired, the pin must 
be replaced.
Figure 3- 14 Quick Attach Pivot Pin Removal
Note: The attachment tilt cylinder is heavy. Use a hoist 
and sling to support the attachment tilt cylinder when the 
base end pin is removed.
31. Remove the retaining ring (Fig. 3-15, 1) from one
side of the base end pivot pin (2). Save the retaining 
ring. Use a brass punch and a rawhide hammer to 
remove the base end pivot pin from the inner boom 
gooseneck (3).
32. Inspect the pin for nicks or surface corrosion. Use
fine emery cloth to repair minor nicks or corrosion. If 
damaged and if it cannot be repaired, the pin must 
be replaced.
Figure 3-15 Attachment Tilt Cylinder Removal
MH0940
1
5
2
4
3
~
MH0950
5
4
3
2
1
5
6
6
~
MH0960
1
2
3
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