OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 5540F/YB5515 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3-30 Published 10-21-2011, Control # 055-03
Optional Controls Operation
Auxiliary Winch
Always keep hands and clothing clear of the fairlead
rollers and front opening while the winch is operating.
Keep persons away from the area. Injury can be caused
if the wire rope breaks or the hook becomes
disconnected.
NOTE: The optional auxiliary winch is only intended for
intermittent use. Prolonged operation may cause
excessive drain of the batteries.
To Extend the Wire Rope
Hold the toggle switch in the up position (Figure 3-55). Keep
tension on the wire rope to inhibit twisting of the wire rope on
the winch drum.
To Stop the Winch
Release the toggle switch.
To Retract the Wire Rope
See Figure 3-55 for the following procedure.
Hold the toggle switch in the down position
OPERATING PRACTICES
Handling A Load
The crane must not be loaded beyond the specifications of
the rated load chart. The load being lifted must be within the
rated capacity of the crane.
When loads which are not accurately known are to be lifted,
the operator of the crane must ascertain that the weight of
the load does not exceed the crane ratings at the radius at
which the load is being lifted.
Retract wire rope - toggle switch up.
Extend wire rope - toggle switch down.
FIGURE 3-55
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