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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 and lug nut torques.
F. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
G. Provide tag or restraint lines to restrict the 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
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 isolated 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.
CAUTION
Driving the unit in four-wheel-drive on hard surfaces, such as concrete or asphalt, may
damage the differential.
8. Do not drive the unit in four-wheel-drive on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt.
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