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squeaky boom

My cat th83 makes a loud squeaking noise when you boom out I think I greased all the grease fittings does anybody know how many fitting there should be or is there some in a hidden spot
  • Posted 21 Jan 2015 12:01
  • By stevej_s
  • joined 21 Jan'15 - 2 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
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thanks for the information I will check out the wear pads
  • Posted 27 Jan 2015 10:56
  • By stevej_s
  • joined 21 Jan'15 - 2 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
there should be adjustable wear pads on each section of the boom
lubricating the boom channels might be what's needed or the wear pads are worn out and need replacement.

you should call your cat dealer to have this serviced
  • Posted 25 Jan 2015 04:06
  • By swoop223
  • joined 23 Mar'12 - 3,691 messages
  • North Carolina, United States
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