Platform Section Removal (All Masts); Mast Section 6 Removal (7 Section Mast); Mast Section 5 Removal (6 & 7 Section Mast); Mast Section 4 Removal (All Masts) - JLG AM Series Service And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 2 - SERVICE PROCEDURES
Platform Section Removal
3. Remove cable adjust nuts from threaded ends of
cable attached to the cable anchor plate on BOT-
TOM end of mast section-5/-6/-7 (short, platform
mounting section). Push threaded ends of cable
through anchor plate
4. At TOP of mast section-5/-6/-7, pull cables out and
allow to hang loose.
NOTE: When sliding mast sections apart, be careful not to
scratch or score the anodized finish in the slide pad
channels.
5. Carefully slide short mast section-5/-6/-7 out BOT-
TOM of mast section-4/-5/-6 rails. Disassemble slide
pads, shims and cable anchor plate from mast sec-
tion-5/-6/-7, if necessary.
Mast Section 6 Removal
NOTE: Steps 6 through 10 apply to removal of mast section-
6 used on 30 & 41 ft. models which have seven (7)
mast sections. If disassembling a six (6) section 25
or 36 ft. mast, go to step 11, if disassembling a five
(5) section 20 ft. mast continue to step 17.
6. Remove cable adjust nuts from threaded ends of
cable attached to the cable anchor plate on bottom
end of mast section-6. Push threaded ends of cable
through anchor plate.
7. At top of mast section-6, pull cables out and allow to
hang loose.
8. Slide mast section-6 out TOP of mast section-5 far
enough to allow access to the cable sheave wheel
assembly.
9. Remove countersunk-flathead
cable sheave wheel assembly attach bars on both
side rails at top of mast section-6 and remove
sheave wheel assembly.
NOTE: When sliding mast sections apart, be careful not to
scratch or score the anodized finish in the slide pad
channels.
10. Carefully slide mast section-6 out BOTTOM of sec-
tion-5. Remove slide pads, shims and cable anchor
plate, if necessary.
Mast Section 5 Removal
NOTE: Steps 11 through 15 apply to removal of mast sec-
tion-5 used on 25, 30, 36 & 41 ft. models. If servicing
a 20 ft. mast, go to step 17.
11. Remove cable adjust nuts from threaded ends of
cable attached to the cable anchor plate on bottom
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(All Masts)
(7 Section Mast)
screws securing
(6 & 7 Section Mast)
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end of mast section-6. Push threaded ends of cable
through anchor plate.
12. At top of mast section-5, pull cables out and allow to
hang loose.
13. Slide mast section-5 out TOP of mast section-4 far
enough to allow access to the cable sheave wheel
assembly.
14. Remove countersunk-flathead
cable sheave wheel assembly attach bars on both
side rails at top of mast section-6 and remove
sheave wheel assembly.
NOTE: Step 15 applies to removal of the cable assemblies
used on mast section-5 of 30 & 41 ft. models. If ser-
vicing a 25 or 36 ft. mast, go to step 16.
15. While mast section-5 is still extended from section-4
remove the bolts attaching the two (2) cable assem-
bly anchor eyelets to the TOP of mast section-5.
Remove cables.
NOTE: When sliding mast sections apart, be careful not to
scratch or score the anodized finish in the slide pad
channels.
16. Carefully slide mast section-5 out BOTTOM of sec-
tion-4. Remove slide pads, shims and cable anchor
plate, if necessary.
Mast Section 4 Removal
17. Remove chain adjust nuts from threaded ends of
chain attached to the chain anchor plate on BOT-
TOM end of mast section-4. Push threaded ends of
cable through anchor plate.
18. At TOP of mast section-4, pull chains out and allow
to hang loose, (be certain floor surface is clean and
free of any metal chips or debris which may stick to
lubricated chains or lay chains in a clean bucket).
19. Slide mast section-4 out TOP of mast section-3 far
enough to allow access to the cable sheave wheel
assembly.
20. Remove countersunk-flathead
cable sheave wheel assembly attach bars on both
side rails at TOP of mast section-4 and remove
sheave wheel assembly.
21. While mast section-4 is still extended from section-3
remove the bolts attaching the two (2) cable assem-
bly anchor eyelets to the TOP of mast section-4.
Remove cables.
NOTE: When sliding mast sections apart, be careful not to
scratch or score the anodized finish in the slide pad
channels.
screws securing
(All Masts)
screws securing
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