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Operation
3.44 Crane handling the machine
Safety instructions regarding crane handling
• The crane and the lifting gear must have suitable dimensions
➥ Machine weight – see chapter 6 “Specifications” on page 6-1
• Crane handling requires lifting gear with four ropes, chains, etc.
• Secure the machine against unintentional movement!
Bear in mind the following instructions when crane handling the wheel loader!
• Make sure no-one is in the machine!
• Have loads fastened and crane operators instructed by experienced
persons only! The person giving the instructions to the crane operator
must be within sight or sound of him
• The slinging points (eyelets) that can be used for loading are marked
with symbols A
• Make sure the crane and the lifting gear (cables, chains) have sufficient
load-bearing capacity!
• Load the machine only with the standard bucket empty and in transport
position!
• Stay clear of suspended loads!
• Fasten the lifting gear (cables, chains, belts) so as to make sure the
wheel loader is horizontal when it is raised
• It is essential that you follow the safety instructions Applications with lift-
ing gear on page 2-8 and any other safety instructions relevant in your
country!
Crane handling the machine
☞ Load the machine as follows
• Mount and safely lock the standard bucket –seeEquipping the machine with a
standard bucket on page 3-66
• Set the drive to neutral –seeChanging direction (forwards/reverse) on page 3-38
• Apply the parking brake –seeApplying the parking brake on page 3-36
• Stop the engine and remove the ignition key
• Do not allow anyone to stay in the cab, and close the doors and the engine cover
• Fasten the machine at the 4 points (eyelets) provided to this effect with sufficiently
dimensioned lifting gear – see chapter 1 “Machine outside view” on page 1-2
• Carefully raise the machine
Do not use the slinging points (eye hooks) on the cab for loading the machine.
Fig. 95: Label for crane handling
A