ADJUSTMENTS FOR FOLDING AND STORAGE
If the boom is adjusted correctly it should fold and store very easily. It is important to lock the sway control in its storage position before beginning the folding procedures. If the boom has hydraulic wing tip leveling, it is important not to operate these cylinders after the wings are folded as damage may result to the boom.
1.Begin the folding operation at the left side (stand- ing behind the boom looking forward) (1st Fold) of the boom. Unlock the latch and fold the outer wing into the storage bracket and lock in place with pin. Make sure at this time and at every folding and unfolding operation that the hoses and tips do not interfere or bind around any corners. During all folding operations you must support the wings until they are in the storage brackets, otherwise extreme twisting forces will be created and possibly damage or twist the boom.
2.Next unlock the latch on the inner left wing (2nd fold) and pull the outer left wing and the inner left wing back and around to fold to the rear of the center section and into the storage bracket and lock in place with pin.
3.On the right side outer wing unlock the latch between the inner and outer right wing. Fold the outer right wing to the front of the inner right wing (3rd fold) and into the storage bracket and lock in place with pin.
4.Finally unlock the latch between the center section and inner right wing. (4th fold) Fold the inner right wing and outer right wing back and around to fold to the rear of the center section and into the storage bracket and lock in place with pin. At this time the boom is completely folded and ready for transport.
MAKE SURE ALL PINS ARE LOCKED IN PLACE WITH HAIR PINS.
CHECK ALL HOSES AND TIPS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT INTERFERING OR HUNG UP ON ANY HINGES OR BOLTS.
DO NOT OPERATE THE HYDRAULIC WING TIP LEVELING WHEN THE BOOM IS FOLDED (if
equipped).
3rd FOLD
4th FOLD
2nd FOLD
1st FOLD
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