OPERATING PROCEDURES TMS9000-2 OPERATOR MANUAL
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Published 02-21-2019, Control # 611-05
Anti-two block switches on auxiliary boom nose or boom
extension (if installed) also need to be checked in a similar
manner.
If the anti-two-block switch is not working correctly, do not
start work with the crane but notify your local distributor or
Manitowoc Crane Care, refer to Anti-Two-Blocking Device,
page 2-5.
Emergency stop switch
• Set down the hookblock and let go of both control levers.
• Press the emergency stop switch (Figure 4-35) so that it
engages.
• Check whether the engine stops.
• Turn the emergency stop switch until it disengages
again.
• Repeat the checks with the emergency stop switches in
the superstructure cab and both outrigger control
panels.
If the emergency stop switch is not working correctly, do not
start work with the crane but notify your local distributor or
Manitowoc Crane Care.
Seat contact switch
This check is carried out together with the dead man's
switch.
Checks while stationary
1. Sit down.
2. Enable control levers functions
3. Exit the seat
4. Do not press either dead man’s switch (1, Figure 4-36)
5. Function both control levers in all directions.
No functions should operate,
If any control malfunctions, have the problem diagnosed.
Checks during operation
Dead man's switch
• For the following tests, a crane function will need to be
enabled.
• Do not sit down on the crane cab seat.
• Press and hold the right dead man's switch (1,
Figure 4-37) and slowly lift the hook block.
DANGER
Crush hazard!
Never operate the controls unless seated properly at the
control station. Operation of the controls from outside the
cab could result in being struck by the moving
superstructure causing death or serious injury.