VIII. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Boom Hinge and Breakaway Pivots

Each breakaway located between the transom and each inner boom section has two zerks (four total) that need to be greased as required (fig. 8.29).

Sixty foot boom options have a grease zerk on the boom level pivot point connected to the breakaway (fig. 8.30, item 1) and the boom extension vertical folding pivot point (fig. 8.30, item 2). Eighty and ninety foot boom options also have these zerks in addition to zerks for the boom folding link clevis pins (fig. 8.30, item 3) and the folding pivot of the outer boom breakaway (fig. 8.30, item 4). Check all and grease as required.

VIII. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

ELECTRICAL Battery SAFETY

Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not inhale fumes or ingest liquid. Batteries contain gases which can explode. Keep sparks and flame away while servicing.

NOTE:

When servicing electrical system always disconnect the battery. Remove ground cable first and connect it last.

VOLTAGE....................... 12 V (only)

COLD CRANKING AMPS (30 sec. at 0° F)............... 950 CCA

RESERVE CAPACITY...................... 185 min. at 25 amps

CLEANING - Disconnect battery cables from battery. Remove all corrosion with a wire brush or battery post brush. Wash the cable connections and battery posts with a weak solution of baking soda or ammonia. Apply petroleum jelly or grease to prevent future corrosion. Reconnect the cables to the battery making sure they are tight. Clean every 100 hours.

STORAGE - See page 102 for proper battery storage.

REPLACEMENT - When replacing the battery, install a battery with ratings equivalent to or higher than the specs listed in figure 8.32.