Adjust Boom Swing Stop
CAUTION ! You MUST READ and UNDERSTAND this section as it is critcal BEFORE
attempting to put boom rest position the first time. FAILURE TO PERFORM THIS ADJUSTMENT could cause damage to the cab of the tractor.
Boom Swing Adjustment:
1.Boom Swing Stop Location. The boom Stop adjust- ment cannot be seen from the top of the turret assembly (See Figure 41). If the bottom cover plate (See Item 42) is not already removed it will need to be, it is bolted on from the under side of the turret assembly. From the under side you will see the swing cylinders and cylinder pivot mounts (See Figure 43).
2.The Swing Stop Lug which is part of the Turret Cylinder Link Weldment (See Figure 45). On the side toward the rear there will be a lug with a bolt and locking nut in it (See Figure 45). Loosen the bolt and locking nut, turn the bolt outward.
3.Swinging Boom, DO NOT Swing Boom until the boom has been run with it sticking out away from tractor and all electronic control adjustments have been done. The boom must be working smoothly. Slowly (with low engine RPM) with some one guiding you swing boom inward toward cab until the boom rest lug is aligned with the boom rest pin (See Figure 44). Set boom securely down over pin.
4.Final Swing Stop Adjustment. Unscrew the stop bolt (See Figure 45) until the head is against the swing stop lug of the turret cylinder link weldment (See Figure 45). Hold the bolt so it won't turn tighten the locking nut down against the turret stop swing lug. Recheck to make certain the boom will not hit the cab of the tractor. It will stop at the turret stop lug when properly adjusted. This may have to be
Turret
Assembly
Figure 41
Bottom
Turret
Cover
Figure 42
adjusted more than once, NEVER allow unit to be run if Boom will hit the cab, this will damage cab.
Boom
Rest
Lug
Boom
Rest
Pin
Figure 43
Figure 44
Axtreme Boom (Asy. Man) 07/06
© 2006 Alamo Group Inc. | Section 4 - 14 |
