OPERATION
LIFTING THE MACHINE
17VX3
Improper lifting
or
tie downs can allow load to shift and cause injury or damage.
* Use proper rated cables and slings for lifting. Lifting cables should have sufficient length to
prevent contact with machine.
* Position crane for level machine lift.
* NEVER lift the machine loaded with any personnel.
* Use guide or tag lines to prevent the machine from swinging or turning.
* Be sure to use are wire ropes with breaking force
of
greater than 10 tons.
Lifting
Procedures
1.
Start the engine and swing the machine to position the blade
to rear.
2.
Position the machine on the level ground with the boom, arm
and bucket cylinders fully extended.
3.
Position the boom at the center
of
the machine with the
boom swing pedal.
4.
Stop the engine.
5.
Install the cables to the two lifting eyes on the blade with
shackles.
Install the cable to the lifting eye on the boom
of
the center
with shackle.
6.
Install the cables to the crane hook.
7.
Confirm that no obstacles nor personal are around the
machine and have the operator leave the machine.
8.
Once the machine
is
lifted off the ground, check that the
machine
is
well balanced.
Machine mass (kg)
Shoe type STD ADD Weight
Rubber shoe 1,520 1,620
Steel shoe 1,590 1,690
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11
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Selection
of
the
lifting
cables: Be
sure
to
use are
wire
ropes
with
breaking
force
of
greater
than 4
tons.