Install The Outer Mid Section - Manitowoc Grove RT540E Service Maintenance Manual

BOOM
18. Temporary tie extend cables to the Tele Cylinder to
maintain proper cable alignment during assembly
(Figure 4-43).

Install the Outer Mid Section

Do not attempt to work on the boom without experienced
supervision.
To prevent serious injury or death, always wear personal
protective equipment; i.e., a hard hat, eye protection,
gloves and metatarsal boots.
NOTE: Before the fly section is installed the center point of
the fly section must be determined. Measurement
from this center point will be used to properly set
the adjustable wear pads
1. Align two straight edge tools with the outer edge of the
Fly Section at the rear of the section (not the wear pad
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FIGURE 4-44
DANGER
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adjustment weldment). The tools should extend past the
wear pad adjustments (Figure 4-45).
.
Align On This Edge
a. Measure and note the total width of the boom
section.
b. Using the measurement obtained determine the
center point of the boom section and clearly mark it
(Figure 4-46).
Measure across section.
Make Mark At Center Line
2. Install the lower (brass) wear pads (Figure 4-47, 1) to the
outer mid section. Back out the adjustment set screw so
the pad seats fully into the pocket (Figure 4-47, 2). The
pad should extend no more than
outer mid section for the initial installation.
NOTE: Use grease to aid in holding the wear pad in place.
FIGURE 4-45
FIGURE 4-46
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of an inch into the