26.Make sure this manual has been thoroughly read by
all crane operating personnel and supervisors.
27.A routine inspection of the crane should be mandatory
before each operating day. Any defects should be
corrected immediately.
28.At a job site the vehicle should be positioned so that
the crane can adequately reach the load within the
rated capacity (centerline of rotation to hoist hook).
29.Keep the vehicle as level as possible during operation.
30.For electric cranes, engage emergency brake and
leave ignition on with transmission in neutral (or in
park for automatic transmissions). Activate any crane
power switches. For Auto Crane units requiring
battery and hydraulic operation, engage emergency
brake, place gear selector in neutral, press clutch,
activate PTO, release clutch and after hydraulic fluid
is warm, set throttle control to proper engine speed.
31.Always use outriggers from the truck to the ground.
Be sure these are firm and adequately positioned.
When rotating, keep load as low to the ground as
possible.
32.Remove pendant control from cab or storage area. On
smaller units, plug pendant into receptacle on crane.
On larger units, remove pendant control from guard
and unwrap cable from boom. Do not operate crane
until cable is unwound completely. On all cranes,
detach hook from dead man. Crane is now ready for
operation.
33.Always boom up before rotating so the boom will
clear the required boom support.
34.When extending the boom, always maintain clearance
between the boom crown and the traveling block or
hoist hook.
35.Always observe safe and practical operation to avoid
possible accidents. Refer to Safety Tips and
Precautions.
36.After completing lifting operations, return the boom
to stowed position on the boom support. Avoid
unneeded pressure on the boom support.
37.Store pendant control on proper location (in cab or on
crane).
38.Return outriggers to stowed position. Make sure they
are pinned in place or jacklegs are returned to
compartment.
39.Check work area for any tools or equipment not
stored.
40.Release throttle control, depress clutch and disengage
PTO. Deactivate any crane power switches.
41.Report any unusual occurrence during crane operation
that may indicate required maintenance or repair.
42.NEVER use two cranes to support a load too large for
either crane.
43.Spray all electrical equipment with special corrosion
resistant coating. This eliminates rust or corrosion
due to melting and freezing action of condensation.
1-3.0.0
OPER 2/98
--- IMPORTANT ---
OPERATION OF UNIT
OPERATION OF
OUTRIGGERS
For hydraulic outriggers:
1. Shift crane/outrigger control valve to "outrigger"
position.
2. While operating the outrigger control valves
(located on the outrigger cylinders)
simultaneously operate the boom-up control
switch. This will allow the hydraulic system to
build pressure.
3. After outriggers are positioned, return
crane/outrigger selector to "crane" position.
4. Crane is now ready to operate.
For manual outriggers:
1. Pull lock pins to release jack leg or drop down
outrigger and move to outermost lock position.
2. Make sure lock pins are reinstalled properly.
3. Lower outrigger pad to firm ground and adjust
foot to take out slack.
4. Crane is now ready to operate.
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