SETUP AND INSTALLATION MLC165-1 OPERATOR MANUAL
4-110
Published 08-06-19, Control # 237-09_v2
Assemble Backstay Pendants and Links
1. Install the backstay links (4, Figure 4-83) to the strut
links (6).
2. Using the pins and cotter pins, install the backstay links
(4) and the link (5) as shown.
3. Install the spreader (3) and the backstay pendants (2) to
the backstay links (4).
4. Lay the backstay pendants on the ground alongside the
boom.
5. If the jib offset is to be 15° or 25°, attach either of the
following to the backstay pendants (2):
• Offset pendants (9) for a 25° offset OR
• Offset links (8) for a 15° offset
Figure 4-83
Item Description
1Jib Strut
2 Backstay Pendant 44 ft 7 in (13,6 m) with Pin
3 Spreader (1)
4 Backstay Link (2)
5Link (1)
6 Strut Link (2)
7 Jib Pendant (2)
8 Offset Link 28 in (711 mm) with Pin (2)
9 Offset Pendant 4 ft 8 in (1,4 m) with pin (2)
10 Backstay Link (2) (see Figure 4-84
)
for 25° Offset
for 15° Offset
M100924
M100921
1
2
4
7
3
1
2
4
6
7
5
for 5° Offset
9
8
10
2