Remove And Replace The Jib - Skyjack SJ85 AJ Service Manual

Section 5 – Procedures

5.4-4 Remove and Replace the Jib

1. Before removing the jib boom from the machine,
the platform must be removed first.
See 5.1-9 Remove and Replace the Platform.
2. Mark and disconnect the hydraulic hoses for the
jib cylinder. Use a suitable container or rags to
catch any oil spillage. Cap hoses and ports to
keep them clean.
3. Remove the hoses and wire cable bundle from
the P-clamps on the side of the jib boom.
4. Using suitable lift equipment and safe rigging
practices, connect lifting slings to the jib boom.
Tension the slings enough to lightly take the
weight off the mounting bracket pins.
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5. Remove the pins mounting the jib boom to the
fly boom and the slave cylinder.
6. Carefully move the jib assembly away from the
end of the fly boom. Set it down on suitable
blocking nearby.
7. To reinstall the jib boom, follow the preceeding
steps in reverse order.
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