Terex TM Series User manual

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Service Call:
How to use the Manual Letdown on the
TM series
Tools Required:
7/8’’ wrench (supplied with unit)
Jack handle (supplied with unit)
Model(s):
TM85, TM100, TM105, and TM125

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Tech Tip Safety Rules
Danger
Failure to obey the instructions and safety rules in the appropriate
Operator's Manual and Service Manual for your machine will result in
death or serious injury. Many of the hazards identified in the operator’s
manual are also safety hazards when maintenance and repair
procedures are performed.
Do Not Perform Maintenance Unless:
•You are trained and qualified to perform maintenance on this
machine.
•You read, understand and obey:
omanufacturer’s instructions and safety rules
oemployer’s safety rules and worksite regulations
oapplicable governmental regulations
•You have the appropriate tools, lifting equipment and a suitable
workshop.
The information contained in this tech tip is a supplement to the service
manual. Consult the appropriate service manual of your machine for
safety rules and hazards.

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Step 1
Assess the boom position and identify any
obstructions. Remember when using the manual
letdown, the lowering of the upper boom, lower
boom, and the lower boom extension are all
done by gravity alone. None of the interlock
systems will operate. The platform will not level
as the booms are lowered. Plan the movements
required to get the platform to the ground before
using the manual letdown system.
The unit can be rotated using a hex fitting on top
of the rotation motor.
The manual letdown will not extend or retract the
upper boom or the Jacks.
Only use one function at a time when using the
manual letdown system.
Once the manual letdown system has been
activated, all four of the letdown controls must
be returned to neutral to stop the motion of the
boom.
The platform will not level when using the manual letdown.

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Step 2
When the manual letdown is used, none of the
safety limit systems are operational. Unless the
unit needs to be rotated to clear obstacles,
proceed to Step 3 to retract the lower boom.
If the platform or the boom is near any obstacles
and needs to be rotated away before lowering
the unit, rotate it by turning the far right knob to 3
o’clock.
The safety limit systems are not operational when using the
manual letdown.

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Using the jack handle, pump up the handle until
it gets hard, (you may need to keep pumping the
jack intermittently to keep brake released).
Push the counterbalance override on the brake
valve and use the 7/8” wrench to rotate the unit.

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Rotation will be stopped when the manual
override button is released. Turning the knob
back to its original position will also stop rotation.
If the brake valve does not have the manual
override button, a lot of force is needed to rotate.
You can turn the counterbalance valves in
clockwise to decrease the pressure and allow
manual rotation.
The counterbalance valves must be reset before the unit is
returned to service.

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Step 3
To activate the lower boom extension letdown,
pull the first knob on the left side and then turn
to lock it in position. Pump the handle until the
boom starts to come down. Always retract the
lower boom extension fully before lowering the
lower boom.
The lower boom extension will retract quicker by
moving the handle of the lower boom extension
valve, allowing oil to go back to tank faster.

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To stop the boom simply pull the manual
letdown knob and turn back to the normal
position. This will close the pilot valve stopping
the movement.
Step 4
Depending on what position the upper and lower
booms are in will determine which boom must
be lowered next. Remember that the booms
come down with GRAVITY only and none of the
limit systems will work. This includes the over-
center limit system. Do not allow the platform to
go past the vertical center of rotation at any
time.
The safety limit systems are not operational when using the
manual letdown.
Do not allow the platform to go past the vertical center of
rotation at any time.

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Step 5
To activate the upper boom letdown, pull the
second knob from the left and lock it in the out
position. When movement stops push it back in
and pump the jack up again. Next pull the third
knob from the left (lower boom) until movement
stops. Keep repeating as necessary between
the upper boom and lower boom functions. Only
operate one function at a time.
The safety limit systems are not operational when using the
manual letdown.
Do not allow the platform to go past the vertical center of
rotation at any time.
The platform will not level when using the manual letdown.
Only manually operate one function at a time.

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Step 6
If the position of the upper and lower booms
allows the lower boom to be lowered, first lower
the lower boom making sure that the platform
does not go past center of rotation. Then lower
the upper boom. It may be necessary to keep
pumping the manual letdown jack to maintain
pressure to the pilot valves.
The lower boom extension must be fully retracted before
lowering the lower boom.
Lowering both booms individually back and forth
will help prevent the platform from completely
dumping upside down. If the upper boom is
lowered first the platform could be completely
upside down depending on the angle of the
boom starting position.
The safety limit systems are not operational when using the
manual letdown.
Do not allow the platform to go past the vertical center of
rotation at any time.
The platform will not level when using the manual letdown.
Only manually operate one function at a time.

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Step 7
Note: Remember to return all the letdown valves
back to the “in position” for Lower, Upper Boom
and Lower boom Extension. Turn the Rotation
back to 12 o’clock for normal operation.
Before returning the unit to service and allowing
anyone to operate the platform, the air that
entered the cylinders while manually lowering
the unit must be purged.
Any air that has entered the hydraulic system must be purged
before the unit is placed back into service or anyone is
allowed to operate the unit from the platform.
To remove the air, retract the upper boom, lower
boom and lower boom extension cylinders
before extending the cylinders through their full
range of motion.
Cycle the lower boom lift no more than 45
degrees 3 times with the upper boom opened far
enough to clear the body. Then cycle the lower
boom fully.

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With lower boom raised, extend the upper boom
up and down and extend the lower boom
cylinder out fully before retracting. Run the
cylinder through the full range of movement
twice.
The lower boom will not extend until it is above
the minimum angle for the lower boom limit
system.
•For TM125 models the lower boom needs to
be above 70 degrees.
•On TM105, TM100, and TM85 models the
lower boom needs to be above 55 degrees.