--- IMPORTANT ---
OPERATION OF UNIT
2-4.0.0
05/22/2003
1. Make sure this manual has been thoroughly read by
all crane operating personnel and supervisors.
2. A routine inspection of the crane should be
mandatory before each operating day. Any defects
should be corrected immediately.
3. 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).
4. Keep the vehicle as level as possible during
operation.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Remove the transmitter/pendant from cab or storage
area. Power transmitter/pendant on. Detach hook
from dead man. Crane is now ready for operation.
8. Always boom up before rotating so the boom will
clear the required boom support.
9. When extending the boom, always maintain clearance
between the boom crown and the traveling block or
hoist hook.
10. Always observe safe and practical operation to avoid
possible accidents. Refer to Safety Tips and
Precautions.
11. After completing lifting operations, return the boom to
stowed position on the boom support. Avoid
unneeded pressure on the boom support.
12. Store transmitter in proper location (in cab or storage
area).
13. Return outriggers to stowed position. Make sure they
are pinned in place or jacklegs are returned to
compartment.
14. Check work area for any tools or equipment not
stored.
15. Release throttle control, depress clutch and disengage
PTO. Deactivate any crane power switches.
16. Report any unusual occurrence during crane operation
that may indicate required maintenance or repair.
17. NEVER use two cranes to support a load too large for
either crane.
OPERATION OF
OUTRIGGERS
For hydraulic outriggers:
1. Shift crane/outrigger control valve to
"outrigger" position.
2. Operate the outrigger control valves (located
on the outrigger cylinders) to position the
outriggers.
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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