COMPONENT CODE 71

PARTS & SERVICE REF NO. AA00220

DATE December 5, 2000
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SUBJECT: ARM AND BOOM REINFORCEMENT AND REPAIR

PURPOSE: To provide necessary information for reinforcement and repair of a standard
boom and arm where a structural failure has occurred in the normal use of the
machine.
APPLICATION: PC400LC-6LC Hydraulic Excavator S/N A80001 through A83000
PC400LC-6LK Hydraulic Excavator S/N A83001 through A84024
PC400HD-6LC Hydraulic Excavator S/N A80001 through A83000
PC400HD-6LK Hydraulic Excavator S/N A83001 through A83013
FAILURE CODE: 7140FF
DESCRIPTION:

Remark
All measurements are shown in "mm" except where indicated.
PC400LC/HD-6 11 ft 1 in [3880 mm] Standard Arm only
PC400LC/HD-6 23 ft 2 in [7060 mm] Standard Boom only

1. Summary of installation
The arm and boom repair / reinforcement may require several parts to be fabricated. One or more of
the referenced reinforcing plates may be required depending on the failure location. After fabrication,
the reinforcement plates will be welded to the arm and boom. It may also be necessary to refer to the
welding manual for additional welding procedures not covered in this document. The final step will
include prime and finish painting.

2. New Part Drawings Page/s

A. PC400LC-6 and PC400HD-6 Arm Reinforcement Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6
B. PC400LC-6 and PC400HD-6 Boom Reinforcement Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 9

3. Installation Drawings
C. PC400LC-6 and PC400HD-6 Arm Reinforcement Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7
D. PC400LC-6 and PC400HD-6 Boom Reinforcement Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4. Welding information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5. Paint information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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PC400-6 ARM REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLATION

FOR 11 ft 1 in (388 mm) STANDARD ARM

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IMPORTANT WELDING REMARKS:

Permissible Welding Types:

Use either gas wire feed or electrode type are welding. See chart below for permissible materials.

WELD TYPE ROD / WIRE MATERIAL

JIS D4316 D4326
Electrodes
AWS E7016 E7028
JIS YGW-11
Wire Feed (Gas)
AWS ER70S-6

Electrodes must be stored in sealed containers until needed. Utilize only new dry low hydrogen welding
rod.

Proper Welding Environment:

Control of the welding area environment is essential for producing proper welds. The following items
require attention and control:
a. Air movement caused by wind or drafts must be avoided.
b. Welding should not be done with metal or air temperature below 10' C (50' F).
c. Provisions should be made to protect the weld from cooling to fast.
d. Moisture on the steel surfaces to be welded must be removed before making any welds.
e. All foreign substances (dirt, paint, oil, rust or scale) must be removed prior to welding. All
surfaces to be welded should be ground clean.
f. Align and firmly clamp the reinforcement plates in place. The gap between surfaces is not to
exceed 0.5 mm. Remove slag from tack welds.
g. Cross corner tack weld. Avoid long continuous welds to prevent distortion.
h. Always provide welder ground as close as possible to welding area. Do not use hydraulic
cylinders as part of welder ground circuit.
i. When welding close to pin joint areas, install pin into bores to minimize distortion. Tape or
cover exposed pin areas to prevent damage from sparks.
j. Finish weld and grind as illustrated in modification instructions.

PAINT INFORMATION
Paint reinforcement plates and welds with yellow primer followed with a natural yellow finish coat.
Contact dealer / distributor or factory for paint availability.

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