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TRAVEL:
1. For Pick and Carry operation: Traveling with suspended loads involves so many variables,
such as ground conditions, boom length, and vehicle acceleration, that it is impossible to
devise a single standard rating procedure with any assurance of safety. For such
operations, the user must evaluate prevailing conditions and determine safe practices using
precautions, such as the following:
A. The boom shall be centered over front axle.
B. Use shortest boom practical.
C. Carry load as close to ground as practical.
D. Reduce travel speed to suit conditions (2 MPH (3 km/h) maximum).
E. Maintain specified tire pressures.
F. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
G. Provide tag or restraint lines to snub swinging of the load.
H. Hand-held tag lines should be nonconductive.
I. Do not carry heavy boom loads and deck loads at the same time.
J. Do not pick and carry with boom extension installed.
K. Do not exceed the OVER FRONT, ON RUBBER capacity.
2. When raising the boom or moving the unit with boom elevated, be sure there is adequate
overhead clearance for boom.
3. For carrying loads on decks:
A. Boom must be retracted, centered, and lowered as close as possible.
B. 2 MPH (3km/h) maximum road speed. Reduce speed below 2 MPH (3km/h) to
properly match condition of road surface and deck load stability.
C. Remove load hook from load before traveling.
4. Cranes with rear steering require close watch because of tail swing when the chassis is
turned in tight quarters.
5.
6. Every effort has been made to make the BMC Industrial Crane a stable vehicle. However,
with the rigid front axle and the unsprung oscillating rear axle suspension, the operator
must take care to control the vehicle speed to be compatible with conditions of rough roads
or uneven terrain.
7. When this crane is to be parked on a grade, set parking brake and block wheels or extend
outriggers fully.
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