Figure 2-22. Backhoe hoist cable reeving.
(11) Extend the dipper out as far as it will go,
carrier forward. After the holes have been alined install
with the dipper on the ground. Secure the hoist line to
the threaded pin and nut.
e. Unreeving the Backhoe Digging Cable.
the cable drum as shown in figure 2-11, and take up two
wraps on the front cable drum. Secure the other end of
(1) Pull the dipper in under the boom and
the cable to the boom.
lower to the ground.
d. Adjust the Backhoe Pitch Braces. The backhoe
(2) Release the front cable drum brake, and
pitch braces (fig. 2-19) contain four holes in each brace
spool the cable off the drum. Remove the cable wedge
for adjustment. Position the backhoe boom over the rear
from the drum socket and pull the cable free of the drum
of the carrier and extend the dipper handle until the
and the cable guide sheave on the boom.
dipper teeth are in the vertical position. Lower the dipper
(3) Remove the wedge from the dead-end
to the ground and remove the nut and threaded pin
socket on the boom and pull the cable free of the
which secure the braces to the dipper handle. To
padlock, guide sheave, and boom.
shorten the braces, move the carrier backward slowly
(4) Lay the cable out straight on the ground.
until the holes in the braces are alined with the holes in
(5) Roll the cable into a coil and secure it with
the dipper handle. To lengthen the braces. move the
wire. Label the cable for future use.
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