CRANE - LEVER REMOTE CONTROL

TM 5-5420-279-23

CRANE - LEVER REMOTE CONTROL

This task covers:

a. Remove

b. Install

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools Required

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's, Automotive (GMTK)

Materials Required

Thread locking compound, loctite 243

Equipment Conditions

None

NOTE

There are two lever remote controls. This procedure can be applied to each one. One lever

remote control is connected to the lift cylinder, crane column and the boom assembly.

The other lever remote control is connected to the jib cylinder, boom and jib boom.

Remove

(1)

Support the weight of the jib boom or jib extension housing when disconnecting the lever

remote control associated with either assembly.

(2)

Support the weight of the lift cylinder or jib cylinder when removing the lever remote control

associated with either assembly.

(3)

Remove the set screws (8 and 12).

(4)

Note the orientation of and remove the stop mechanical (7 and 11).

(5)

Remove ring retaining (6 and 10).

(6)

Remove rods (5 and 9).

(7)

Remove connecting links (1 and 2).

(8)

Remove the rod attaching the connecting link (3) to the boom or boom jib by repeating

steps 3 through 6.

(9)

Remove the connecting link (3).

(10)

Check the bushes and spacers in the connecting link (3) for wear and damage.

(11)

Check all threaded components for damage.

(12)

Replace components as required.

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