Install Outer Mid Section - Manitowoc Grove RT530E-2 Service And Maintenance Manual

BOOM
7. Install the bottom rear wear pad on the fly section with
two screws.
CAUTION
The five extend cables must be marked at both ends prior
to installation. If the cables are not marked, they will be
difficult to install in the correct order.
Do not allow the cables to become entangled or overlap.
Cable or boom failure could result.
When adjusting cables, hold the cable end and turn the
nut. do not turn cable.
Turning or twisting of the cable while adjusting will result
in damage or failure of cable.
Install cables in their natural untwisted condition.
8. Position the sheave end of the telescope cylinder (with
port block up) at the rear of the fly section. Place the five
extend cable dead ends in the slots at the top of the fly
section and secure them with keeper plate (2),
capscrews and washers (1) (Figure 4-23).
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9. Install the telescope cylinder into the fly section until the
sheave end is aligned with the side access hole in the
fly.
10. Install the two wear pads on the support foot weldment
with two capscrews each.
11. Lift up on the sheave end of the telescope cylinder and
remove the two lower capscrews securing the sheave
mounting assembly.
12. Install the support foot weldment through the side
access hole and secure with the two removed
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CAUTION
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FIGURE 4-23
Published 4-22-15, Control # 556-00
RT530E-2 SERVICE MANUAL
capscrews. Torque all four capscrews at this time to
standard torque. A 1-1/8" box x 3/4 drive 6" step wrench
will be required. It can be ordered from Grove using part
number 9-999-100122. Lower cylinder so it rests on
support foot weldment wear pads.
13. Slide cylinder all the way in. Place blocking under the
rear of the telescope cylinder to aid in assembly.
14. Turn rod ends so they are aligned vertically to clear
mounting brackets in outer mid.

Install Outer Mid Section

NOTE: When installing upper and lower side wear pad,
use shims as necessary so wear pad is within 1.5
mm (0.06 inch) from side plate of next inner
section. Use equal number of shims on each side.
1. Install the lower rear side wear pads and shims (1) on
the outer mid section with two screws (2) each
(Figure 4-24).
2. Install the bottom rear wear pad on the outer mid section
with two screws.
3. Lay four fly retract cables inside the bottom of the outer
mid section, threaded ends out the back.
4. Install two extend synchronizing cable sheaves (1) on
the shafts of the sheave mount weld (2). Install a grease
fitting (3) in each shaft. Lay this assembly on top front of
outer mid section (Figure 4-25).
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FIGURE 4-24