chublil, hint on the overmast hoses/cables. I keep a 8" 2X4 (to block the reach out with), a 4' 2X4 (to block the 2nd stage with), and a 8' 2X4 (to block the carriage with). You put all these in place, do as the service manual says....but backwards. I can do most of the work from right in the operators compartment. I've got cables down to less than 2 hours and hoses to less than 3 and I ain't rushin'.