CRANE - STABILIZER EXTENSION AND LEG CONTROLS

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CRANE - STABILIZER EXTENSION AND LEG CONTROLS

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

The crane stabilizer extension cylinders and stabilizer leg cylinders are controlled by

levers situated on each side of the crane. There is one lever for extension in/out and one

lever for leg up/down.

Remove

(1)

To replace levers (15 and 16), turn the lever nut (17) one half turn counter clockwise.

(2)

Remove the lever by turning it counter clockwise.

(3)

To replace lever (8), remove pin quick release (13).

(4)

Remove pin cotter (11) and washer (10) and remove shaft (9).

(5)

Retain spacer (12).

(6)

Remove lever (8).

(7)

If cable is to be replaced, remove ring retaining (7) and pin (6) and disconnect cable (4)

from clevis (5).

(8)

Note cable run and remove cable.

(9)

Check the cable (4) for damage and wear.

(10)

Check mounting brackets (1, 14, 22, 27, 28), cover plate (30) and fixings for damage.

(11)

Check levers (8, 15 and 16) for damage.

(12)

Replace components as necessary.

Install

(1)

Fit lever (15 and 16) to valve block and lock in position with lock-nut (17).

(2)

Fit two levers (8) to bracket (1) by inserting the shaft (9) and re-fitting the two spacers (12).

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