SkyTrak 6042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 61)

3.15 Model 6042 Legacy Origin 7/02
Boom
3.3.3 Outer Boom Removal
1. Remove both the inner boom and intermediate
boom as described in Section 3.3.1, “Inner Boom
Removal,” and Section 3.3.2, “Intermediate Boom
Removal.”
2. Use a suitable overhead lifting device and sling
attached to the lift/lower cylinder (Fig. 3-33, 1);
remove slack from the sling.
3. Securely block the outer boom section.
4. At the front of the outer boom, remove the
capscrews (Fig. 3-33, 1) and lockwashers (2)
holding the wear pads (3) and spacers (4) to the
inside of the outer boom. Label the wear pads and
spacers as “Lower Left” or “Lower Right.” Also note
the orientation of the mounting hole offset. Save the
capscrews, lockwashers, spacers and wear pad
inserts (5).
Figure 3-33 Outer Boom Lower Wear Pads
5. At the underside of the outer boom, locate the retract
chain locknut (Fig. 3-34, 1). Remove the elastic
locknut and the flat washer (2). Save the flat washer
and discard the locknut.
Figure 3-34 Retract Chain Locknut
6. Remove the retract chain by pulling it out the rear of
the boom. Place the retract chain on a clean surface.
WARNING:
Wear protective footwear
with reinforced toe caps and slip-resistant
soles. Failure to comply can result in foot or
other bodily injury from crushing, slipping or
falling.
WARNING:
NEVER lift a heavy object
without the help of at least one assistant or a
suitable sling and hoist. Failure to comply can
result in death or serious personal injury.
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