SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 106)

3.45 Model 8042, 10042, 10054 Legacy Rev. 03/04
Boom
44. Coat the rod end pivot pin (17), saved, with anti-
seize compound. Swing the rod end (18) of the
Attachment Tilt cylinder up and line up the rod end
with the mounting holes in the quick attach (19).
Note: ALWAYS replace elastic locknuts with new elastic
locknuts to help ensure proper fastening.
45. Insert the rod end pivot pin (17) through the lined-up
holes. Use a tapered punch to line up the capscrew
hole in the pivot pin and the mounting hole in the
quick attach hub. Insert the capscrew (20), saved,
through the quick attach hub from the backside and
secure in place with a new elastic locknut (21).
Tighten securely.
46. Assemble the Attachment Tilt hoses from the
backside of the gooseneck to the fittings on the base
end of the Attachment Tilt cylinder. Assemble the left
side hose (22) labeled as “Retract” to the retract port
(upper) fitting (23) on the base end of the
Attachment Tilt cylinder. Index the elbow end of the
hose to remove any undo tension and tighten the
elbow completely to the fitting on the cylinder.
47. Assemble the right side hose (24) labeled as
“Extend” to the extend port (lower) fitting (25) on the
base end of the Attachment Tilt cylinder. Index the
elbow end of the hose to remove any undo tension
and tighten the elbow completely to the fitting on the
cylinder.
48. Clean up all debris, hydraulic fluid, etc., in, on, near
and around the vehicle.
49. Connect the battery negative (-) ground cable.
50. Start the engine and operate all boom functions
several times. Check the chain tension again and
adjust as necessary. Check for leaks, and check the
hydraulic fluid level in the tank; add fluid if required.
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WARNING:
Avoid prolonged engine
operation in closed areas without adequate
ventilation. Failure to properly ventilate
exhaust fumes can result in death or serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Hydraulic oil leaking under
pressure can penetrate the skin and cause
severe personal injury. DO NOT use your hand
or any part of your body to check the hydraulic
leaks. When checking for hydraulic leaks, wear
safety glasses and gloves to help provide
protection from spraying hydraulic oil. Use a
piece of cardboard or paper to search for leaks.
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