INTRODUCTION
SECTION I
with dry threads. The use of thread lubricant or plated
SWING: Swing is defined as the function of rotating the
threads will substantially lower the torque values required.
upper of the machine.
BOOM HOIST: The process of raising and lowering the
LIQUID CAPACITIES: Table 1-2 provides a listing of the
boom.
liquid capacities for machine components. The capacities
PROPEL: The process of moving the machine forward, re-
are also given in the lubrication charts provided in Section
verse, left or right.
III.
METRIC CONVERSIONS: Use Table 1-3 to convert the
TABULATED DATA
English units in this manual to metric units.
TORQUE VALUES: Unless otherwise specified, torque all
GENERAL DIMENSIONS: Figure 1-4 gives the dimensions
common bolts and screws on this machine to the values
commonly required for machine shipping and erection.
shown in Table 1-1. The torques provided are to be used
Table 1-1. Recommended Torque Values
in Foot-Pounds (Dry Threads)*
Table 1-2. Liquid Capacity Chart
Torque values are based on using plated hardware. If lu-
bricants are used. torque wiII vary.
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