Ford IC-200 — Boom Cylinder Holding Valve Check and Adjustment
Adjustments
For the Ford IC-200, from the Ford owner's manual.
Applies to: Ford CSG-649 engine
Procedure
- Place boom horizontal and lift a rated load about three feet above ground
- Turn engine off and move boom topping lever to lower position
- If boom moves down, loosen jam nuts on holding valve adjusting screw
- Tighten screw until unpowered boom movement stops
- Retighten jam nuts to hold proper adjustment
Specs & values
- Rated load example approximately 7600 pounds at 22-foot radius
Source: Ford owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.