19 Proper Wire Rope Tension - Skyjack SJ82 T Service Manual

Boom
14. Remove the hex nut on each cable end and
install the 2 spacers and 12 disc springs. The
orientation of the disc springs is important. They
must be installed by reversing the direction of
every second pair. Turn the hex nuts on one
thread to secure them.
IMPORTANT
Reverse the direction of every second pair of disc
springs. Orientation of the disc springs is critical
for proper wire rope tension.
1 2
15. Tighten all wire rope ends at the anchors until
they are tensioned correctly. See
Wire Rope Tension.
16. Install the boom end cover.
SJ82 T, SJ86 T

5.4-19 Proper Wire Rope Tension

The wire rope assembly is tensioned correctly when
the disc springs are fully compressed.
1. With the jam nut removed, use the flat on the
2. When tensioned correctly, install the jam nuts on
There is a risk of personal injury or equipment
damage. Test the equipment operation before
putting the machine into service. See the Function
Tests in the Operating Manual.
M62280AA
5.4-19 Proper
wire rope anchor to hold it while tightening the
hex nut. Tighten the anchors equally until all the
disc springs are fully compressed, then turn one
additional ½ turn. Note: you will still see small
gaps between reversed discs, even when fully
compressed.
all the wire rope anchors.
CAUTION
Section 5 – Procedures
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