National Crane Published 03-18-2019 Control # 582-04 3-25
NBT30H-2 OPERATOR MANUAL CONTROLS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES
SHUT DOWN AND PREPARATION FOR
ROAD TRAVEL
1. Ensure the swingaway, if so equipped, is properly
stowed and secured or removed from crane.
2. Retract and place the boom in boom rest.
3. Ensure the center front stabilizer (SFO) is fully retracted,
if equipped.
4. Ensure the outrigger beams and jacks are fully retracted
with the floats properly stowed.
5. Engage the mechanical travel lock at each outrigger
beam.
6. Secure the boom during travel using one of the following
methods:
Either the hook block may be reeved over the main
boom nose
7. or the headache ball may be reeved over the main boom
nose or auxiliary boom nose.The other must be removed
and stowed securely before traveling. If the hook block
or headache ball remains reeved on the boom, it must
be secured at the tie down on the carrier provided for
that purpose.
NOTE: If the wire rope is not reeved over the boom nose,
the boom must be secured to the boom rest to
prevent sliding and bouncing.
8. Secure the hook block and A2B weight:
a. Slowly hoist up until there is a slight tension on the
hoist cable. It may be necessary to override the A2B
function to tension the cable.
CAUTION
Disengage the hydraulic pump when crane is not in active
use, for extended traveling, cold weather starting, or
engine checks. Leaving the PTO engaged will cause
batteries to drain.
Check cold tire pressure prior to extended travel. Refer to
tire inflation decal on crane.
CAUTION
Machine Damage Hazard!
Do not travel with an empty hook in a position where it can
swing freely. Either remove the hook block and/or
headache ball from the hoist cable(s) and stow securely
or make sure the hook block or headache ball is properly
secured to the tie down provided for that purpose.
Fully retract the outrigger jacks and properly store the
floats.
WARNING
Do not travel with swingaway extended to prevent
damage to equipment.
Failure to comply with these instructions may cause death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
Outrigger beams must be pinned for travel.
If not pinned, outrigger beams may drift out during travel.