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    ALTEC boom on asplund truck pole saw fitting how to bypass flow

    i am going by there saturday to take pics and that might clear things up some. I thought about the loop but need to study layout again.
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    ALTEC boom on asplund truck pole saw fitting how to bypass flow

    pulling a small limb hanger out and the but end hit the control and just broke right off. There wasn't a thread broke off its where the handle pulls up on the plunger pin that cast broke off there so i dont use that lever so thinking of somehow plugging that off.
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    ALTEC boom on asplund truck pole saw fitting how to bypass flow

    Hello all, I broke off the handle and part of the top part that screws into hydraulic block that goes to all the controls. I don't use this handle but the problem is that the flow to the rest is barely moving and bucket is really slow. Is there a way i can just bypass this handle and have the...
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    SC602 Stump Grinder Autosweep How to use

    Hello all, I recently bought a used sc602 grinder and it is supposed to have an auto sweep on it but can't find anything on where it is and how to use. I have stalled it many times and the side swing is so fast i have to take 1/2 inch bites. Any help would be great. Thanks Barry
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    1997 asplund 60ft boom truck bucket is out of level bad HELP

    I looked with a flashlight and seen that there is a rod that connects the 2 chains. The chains go back about 2 to 3 feet. I did see that there was a bolt on the end that could be turned but didn't know if that was a adjuster for the chain or not. Is there a manual for these any ware Thanks...
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    1997 asplund 60ft boom truck bucket is out of level bad HELP

    Thanks any information you can give can be a life savor literally. I will bring a flashlight tomorrow and check real good and make sure I'm strapped in. If the level snaps the boom won't crash down just bucket would spin right???
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    1997 asplund 60ft boom truck bucket is out of level bad HELP

    There was a piece of rubber hose stuck in it and when it made that jump sound i picked the piece out of it. The chains are tight and i didn't see any adjusters in it. I can use a flashlight to see better but the chains go way back in the fiberglass tube so don't see how it could be adjusted...
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    1997 asplund 60ft boom truck bucket is out of level bad HELP

    Hello all, My bucket was level and when i went over the other side and back the bucket is about 25degrees off level now. It is very hard to stand in and don't see any adjustments to make level It is the fiberglass boom any help would be great. It is very dangerous and wares you out when...
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    Kubota pony motor shuts down, HELP!!!

    Many thanks, I will try what you said.
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    Kubota pony motor shuts down, HELP!!!

    The pto is an easy answer. I was shown how to use the pony motor and never the pto. I should have asked but didn't. I was under the impression from this site that other professionals would like to help new guys getting started. This is a legit question and if any one wants to help it would...
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    Kubota pony motor shuts down, HELP!!!

    Hello all, I have an old 97 Asplunda truck with this motor in it. It will start fine, run fine then just die and leave me stranded in the bucket. Sometimes it wont even start at all. I tried using my PTO or the knob you twist and pull up and push down by the driver side seat but never...
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    Bucket truck basket controls barely or not working

    Yep the estop was partially pushed. The button is missing and the metal post is hard to see if its down. I assumed that it was a electrical button but now see that it is a hydraulic cut off. Thanks for the tip
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    Bucket truck basket controls barely or not working

    Wow never thought about that. I will give that a try. i would have thought that it either worked or didn't work at all if it was pushed. I will try it and let you know. Thanks
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    Bucket truck basket controls barely or not working

    Hello all, My truck is a 97 asplund altec 60 foot. The small engine that runs the hydraulics normally runs at half throttle and worked fine. The last few days I had to turn the throttle all the way up and now it only turns and lowers barely. I can override to ground controls and it works...
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    Asplund Altec upper controls quit working help

    Thanks for the tips. The bucket had a missing estop botton and the short metal stub that was then flush with the top of the bucket and I didn't catch it. Thanks for all the help.
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    Asplund Altec upper controls quit working help

    Thanks guys for the tips I will try Wednesday and let you know. My bucket has no button near the boom may it should or is moved somewhere else.
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    Asplund Altec upper controls quit working help

    I forgot to say that I have a 97 gmc 60 ft altec bucket. Would this age bucket have an stop button on the basket anywhere? Is there a contact for asplund that could help troubleshoot? Thanks
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    Asplund Altec upper controls quit working help

    I don't see any stop button on the boom anywhere. Where would it be at?
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    Asplund Altec upper controls quit working help

    No one has ever had this problem?
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    Asplund Altec upper controls quit working help

    Hello all. The truck worked fine the last couple of weeks and today just quit working totally with the upper basket controls. It started doing this a few times at the beginning then worked a couple of hours and then quit for good. There is no sound that you normally here when you push the...
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