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Operation Section (Pipelayer Attachment Kit) WEBM1000
Before Operation
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Illustration 280
Fastening of Load Blocks for Transport
4. Remove pin (6) and insert stowing-link (4) into
bumper pocket (7) and reinstall pin (6).
5. Place hook load line over guide (5).
6. Slowly draw in the excess hook load line, when
the
load block and hook block are suspended by
the load line, swing in the load block and hook
block and lock into stowing- link (4) and tighten
up the load line, being careful not to kink or
damage load cable.
7. T
o remove load block and hook block from
stowing-link,
reverse the above steps, and
ensure the stowing-link is placed firmly back into
the slot in bumper.
8. Lo
wer the boom to the horizontal position onto
wood blocks th
at are sufficient to support the
boom.
9. Rem
ove the cotter pin, the retainer, and pin (2).
The
approximate weight of the luff block is 76 kg
(168 lb).
10. Rep
lace the pin and the retainer (2) in the boom.
11. Move th
e luff block clear of the boom and area; it
will be secured after
the boom has been
removed.
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Illustration 281
Location of pins for removal of boom
12. Fasten an appropriate lifting device to the boom.
The approximate weight of the boom is 936 kg (
2064 lb).
13. Rem
ove the cotter pins, the retainers, and the
pins (
8) from both sides of the support.
14. Remove the boom from the machine. Replace
the pins in
the support.