OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL
3-40
Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23
Swing Operation
NOTE: Swing lock is not available on current production.
See Figure 3-20
for the following description of operation.
1. Turn off swing park.
2. Increase engine speed to desired RPM with hand
throttle. Press foot throttle to momentarily increase
engine speed when more power is required.
3. Push swing handle to LEFT from off to SWING LEFT or
pull swing handle to RIGHT from off to SWING RIGHT.
4. Start swing motion with a smooth acceleration. Continue
handle motion to swing at desired speed.
• Program the swing speed and torque to meet
operator comfort. See Function Speed/Torque
Adjustment in this section.
• If equipped with optional swing limits, adjust
switches to stop upperworks at desired position in
either direction.
5. Stop swinging by releasing swing handle to off. Swing
speed will decrease to off and upperworks will coast to a
stop. If a faster stop is desired, move swing handle past
off to opposite swing direction.
6. Once upperworks stops, apply swing holding brake to
hold upperworks in position for short periods during
operating cycle.
To hold upperworks in position for long periods, turn on
swing park.
WARNING
Tipping Hazard!
Prevent crane from tipping. Adhere to any swing
limitations given in capacity charts.
DANGER!
Moving Crane Hazard!
Counterweights can strike personnel in area of swing
path! Warn personnel to stay clear of swing path. Sound
horn prior to swinging.
FIGURE 3-20
Swing RightSwing Left
OFF
Swing
3-119
3-104a
CAUTION
Boom/Swing Drive Damage!
Do not apply swing holding brake or turn on swing park
while swinging. Brake will bring upperworks to an abrupt
stop. This action could cause damage to boom from side
loading or damage to swing drive from shock loading.
Bring upperworks to a smooth stop with swing handle and
then apply swing holding brake or turn on swing park.
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