Main Boom Removal - New Holland LS160 Manual

SECTION 82 - FRONT LOADER (BOOM AND MOUNTING PLATE)
3. Loosen the front link pivot hardware, 1, and with
a soft-faced sledge hammer, strike the link at 1,
to loosen the tapered pin in the ROPS post.
4. Remove the front and rear pivot pin retaining
bolts and tapered pins and lift the link from the
loader.
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Main Boom Removal

1. Remove the plastic plugs, 1, from the cab inner
shell to access the boom lower link and cylinder
pivot hardware.
2. Remove the fenders to gain access to the boom
and bucket hydraulic tube and hose connections.
3. With the boom properly supported and all hy-
draulic oil pressure removed from the boom and
bucket circuits, disconnect the hydraulic lines at
1. Cap open ends of lines and hoses. Remove
the boom hose clamps, 2, retaining the hoses to
the lower boom links. Remove the hoses from the
lower hose retainer, 3.
CAUTION
Always use a suitable lifting device and chains or
straps to support and remove the boom.
Do not disconnect any hydraulic lines until all hy-
draulic pressure is removed from the boom and
bucket hydraulic circuits.
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