3-98 BA 35101/02/03 EN – Edition 1.0 * 35101_02_03b340.fm
Operation
3.64 Tilt ram lock (option)
Switching the tilt ram lock ON and OFF
This option is used for securing the tilt ram if it is not supposed to be operated (e.g. when
setting down material on high piles).
The key-operated switch is located on the switch console on the right
(control lever console).
☞ Switching on the tilt ram lock
• With the loader unit in transport position, set the tilt ram and the material to the
required position
• Turn the key-operated switch 99 to the symbol
➥The tilt ram is locked and can no longer be operated in the position to which it has
been adjusted
• Setting down the material
☞ Switching off the tilt ram lock
• Turn the key-operated switch 99 to the symbol
➥Tilt ram is unlocked
3.65 “Hose burst valve” safety feature (option)
General information on the hose burst valve
The “Hose burst valve” safety feature prevents the loader unit from being lowered or
dumped out without being braked, in the event of a bursting hose or pipe.
Switching on the load stabiliser automatically switches off the hose burst valve!
☞ Switch off the load stabiliser to make sure the the hose burst valve works
correctly!
☞ –seeLoad stabiliser (option) on page 3-40
Hose burst valve function
The “Hose burst valve” safety feature is activated as soon as a hose or a pipe bursts.
☞ Enable the hose burst valve as follows:
• Secure the danger area and stop the machine immediately
• Stop the engine
• If possible, carefully lower the loader unit to the transport position
• Apply the parking brake
• Remove the ignition key and lock the cab
• Have damage to the hydraulic system and to the hose burst valve immediately
checked and repaired by technical staff with appropriate training
Fig. 152: Operation of key-operated switch
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