JLG 1500SJ Service Manual - Manual (Page 263)

SECTION 4 - BOOM & PLATFORM
3121262 – JLG Lift – 4-17
4.4 BOOM DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY &
CABLE REPLACEMENT
It is not necessary to completely remove the entire boom
assembly from the machine to replace the cables. In the
following procedure, the base boom section will remain
on the machine.
Disassembly
NEVER HANDLE WIRE ROPE WITH BARE HANDS.
1. Position the boom so that it is horizontal. If the boom
is below horizontal, ensure that the boom is not on
the boom rest.
2. Use an adequate lifting device to support the weight
of the jib and platform assembly.
3. Tag and disconnect the hoses and electrical har-
nesses that run to the platform. Cap or plug all
openings.
4. Pull the hoses and harnesses through the jib and lay
them off to the side of the boom.
5. Remove the bolt and keeper pin securing the plat-
form level pivot pin and remove the pin.
6. Remove the bolt and keeper pin securing the jib
pivot pin and remove the pin.
7. Remove the jib and platform assembly from the
boom.