JLG X700AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 113)

SECTION 6 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
3128790 – JLG Lift – 6-17
Wire Cable Adjustment
To check for correct wire cable tension position machine on a
firm, level, and uniform surface.
1. Remove the cover on the third boom section
2. Loosen the register counter-nuts allowing for access to
the wire cable adjustment nuts
3. Position both boom extensions until approximately 12-15
inches of the inner booms are showing
4. Tighten nuts on the retract cables to a torque of 10Nm
(7.4ftlbs)
5. Fully extend both boom extensions. Retract the boom
extension sections between 12-15 inches.
6. Torque the bolts on the extend cables until the threads
extend 2-1/2 ±0.11 inches (65mm ±3mm) from the
boom section. Do not twist cable while tightening.
7. Cycle the boom extensions five (5) times and verify the
wire cables are at a torque of 10Nm (7.4ft-lbs)
8. Verify during the cycle testing that no rubbing occurs
from the wire rope cables
9. Upon verification tighten the counter-nuts and reattach
any removed covers
2-1/2 ±0.11 in.
65 ±3 mm