Section 4 • Repair Procedures4 - 16 S-40 • S-45 • S-40 TRAX • S-45 TRAX Part No. 826364February 20144-1Cable TrackThe primary boom cable track guides the cablesand hoses running up the boom. It can be repairedlink by link without removing the cables and hosesthat run through it. Removing the entire primaryboom cable track is only necessary whenperforming major repairs that involve removing theprimary boom.How to Remove the Cable TrackNote: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,the O-ring on the fitting and/or hose end must bereplaced and then torqued to specification duringinstallation. Refer to Section 2,Hydraulic Hose andFitting Torque Specifications.1 Raise the primary boom to a horizontal position.2 Locate the cables from the cable track to theplatform control box. Number each cable andits entry location at the platform control box.3 Disconnect the cables from the platform controlbox.4 Remove the electrical outlet box bracketmounting fasteners. Remove the outlet box andlay it to the side.5 Remove the hose and cable clamp from theplatform support.Boom Components6 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hosesfrom the counterbalance valve manifold locatedon the platform rotator. Cap the fittings on themanifold.Bodily injury hazard. Sprayinghydraulic oil can penetrate andburn skin. Loosen hydraulicconnections very slowly to allowthe oil pressure to dissipategradually. Do not allow oil tosquirt or spray.7 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hosesfrom the platform leveling cylinder at the unionand connect the hoses from the cylindertogether using a connector.Bodily injury hazard. Sprayinghydraulic oil can penetrate andburn skin. Loosen hydraulicconnections very slowly to allowthe oil pressure to dissipategradually. Do not allow oil tosquirt or spray.8 Locate all electrical cables that enter the cabletrack.9 Tag and disconnect the electrical connectors forall cables that enter the cable track.10 Remove the retaining fasteners from theelectrical connector receptacles for the cablesthat enter the cable track.11 Remove the fasteners from the drive speed limitswitch mounted on the side of the cable track atthe pivot end of the boom. Do not disconnectthe wiring.
