Maintenance - Booms
Boom maintenance
Lubrication
Height mast
The height mast / sliding frame
should be kept well coated in oil or grease. If the mast dries up you
may experience difficulty in raising and lowering the booms when they
are in the folded position. The mast may need lubricating daily if
you are opening and closing the booms a lot, especially if the
weather is hot and you are working in dusty conditions. The mast
should be degreased periodically, particularly after working in dusty
conditions, and relubricated.
Grease nipples
The boom is fitted with grease
nipples on the majority of the pivot points (figs 25 & 26). These
should be greased at least once a week. Any pivot points that are not
fitted with grease nipples should be oiled generously.
There is also a grease nipple on each yoke of the PTO shaft (if fitted) and a grease point on each end of the PTO shaft guard - again grease weekly.
Back frame lubrication points
Boom lubrication points
