Manitowoc Published 05-09-17, Control # 011-29 3-31
16000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
PREPARING CRANE FOR OPERATION
WARNING
Read Capacity Charts!
Do not attempt to operate the crane without first reading
and understanding capacity charts.
Crane must be rigged and operated according to
instructions given in capacity charts and rigging guides.
Unless otherwise specified in capacity charts, all crane
operations must be performed with the crane level to
within 1% of grade in all directions — 1 ft in 100 ft (0,3 m in
30 m); otherwise, the crane could tip.
Do not operate the crane, to include raising boom from
ground level, if wind exceeds limits given in Capacity
Charts. Contact your local weather station for wind
velocity.
Failing to comply with Capacity Chart requirements can
result in tipping or structural failure of boom or luffing jib.
Moving Load Hazard!
Operator must select proper crane capacity chart before
operating.
Unexpected drum motion or improper limit responses can
result if wrong capacity chart is selected.
Limit bypass switches must be in “activate” position and
all limits with which the crane is equipped must be
operational before operating the crane. See Service
Manual supplied with your crane for adjustment
procedures.
Avoid injuring personnel in operating area!
Sound horn to alert personnel that operation is about to
begin.
Moving Machinery Hazard!
To avoid injuring personnel or damaging crane and
property:
• Do not start engine if warning or out-of-order sign is
present at start controls.
• Check that all controls are off so crane and load do
not move when engine is started.
• Check that all personnel are clear of the crane before
starting engine. Sound horn to alert personnel.
CAUTION
Avoid Machinery Damage!
Before operating the crane at start of each shift, perform
preventive maintenance checks and lubrication
requirements listed in Sections 5 and 6.
Adjust operator’s seat as shown in Figure 3-15
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