November 2020 Service and Repair ManualPrimary Boom ComponentsPart No. 1268197GT Z®-45 XC™ • Z®-45 HF 334-1Cable 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 R emove the Cable Trac kHow to Remove the Cable TrackNote: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,the O-ring (if equipped) on the fitting and/or hoseend must be replaced. All connections must betorqued to specification during installation. Refer toSpecifications, Hydraulic Hose and Fitting TorqueSpecifications.1 Locate the cables from the primary boomcable track to the platform control box.Number each cable and its entry location atthe platform control box.2 Disconnect the cables from the platformcontrol box.3 Remove the hose and cable cover from theside of the jib boom. Remove the hose andcable separators.4 Remove the hose clamp on the primary boombellcrank.5 Pull all of the electrical cables out of theplastic cable track. Do not pull out thehydraulic hoses.6 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hosesfrom the "V1" and "V2" ports on thecounterbalance valve manifold located on theplatform 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 and disconnect the hydraulic hoses fromthe platform leveling slave cylinder at theunion and connect them together using aconnector. Connect the hoses from thecylinder together 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 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hosesfrom the jib boom/platform rotate manifold.Cap the fittings on the manifold.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.