Driving with a rigged truck crane
13.5 Driving from the crane cab
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GMK5150L
12.01.2018
13.5 Driving from the crane cab
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Risk of accidents when driving with a lifted load
The truck crane may be driven with a lifted load only when it is in the
Free on
wheels
working position and the current rigging mode has been entered and
confirmed on the RCL.
G
Risk of accidents due to the hook block/load swinging
Secure the hook block/load when driving so that it cannot swing.
Start away slowly so that the hook block/load does not swing.
G
Risk of accidents due to partially obstructed view of the truck crane
While driving, always stay in visual or radio contact with a banksman who
can observe the parts which you cannot see, such as the erected main
boom.
G
Risk of overturning by slewing superstructure
When driving the rigged truck crane, the slewing gear must be switched off –
slewing gear brake engaged. The turntable must be locked.
G
Risk of accidents when an increased idling speed is used
If necessary, reset the idling speed to the default value. Do not drive with
increased idling speed. You may drive the truck crane from the crane cab
only at the lowest speed possible.