Ford IC-200 — Load Hoist Rope Break-In
Maintenance
For the Ford IC-200, from the Ford owner's manual.
Applies to: Ford CSG-649 engine
Before you start
- Never use a rope clip on live side of the load hoist rope
- Never lift more load with a given number of parts of line than recommended on the Crane Capacity Chart
Procedure
- Install sheave block for two or more parts of line as needed for maximum rated load
- Lower the outriggers and attach a light load of 500 to 1000 pounds
- Elevate boom fully and telescope boom fully
- Raise and lower this load several times and check rope winds smooth and even on drum
- Add more load and repeat to be sure rope winds evenly on drum
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.