When equipment is in position, make sure front and rear tires are returned to center
position. Move transmission lever to neutral, apply parking brake using dash switch and
release the foot brake. Turn the engine off.
SECURE EQUIPMENT
Perform all necessary procedures to assure that machine is blocked and chained in
position to trailer to eliminate any possible movement.
UNLOADING EQUIPMENT
PREPARE TRAILER
Assure that any ramps are in position or trailer is otherwise prepared for unloading and
path of travel is clear for unloading.
PRE-MOVE CHECK LIST
Perform Pre-Move Checklist as described in
Vehicular Operation on page 115.
PRE-START INSPECTION
Complete Pre-Start Inspection of machine as described in
Pre-Start Inspection on page 79.
STARTING THE ENGINE
At ambient temperatures over 32° F on Cummins engines, follow the starting procedure
below:
1. Move the transmission shift lever to the neutral position.
2. Put the parking brake switch in the “ON” position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. Wait to start light goes off.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position to start the engine.
Release the ignition switch key as soon as the engine starts.
VEHICULAR OPERATION
If machine is equipped with four-wheel drive, engage it by using the low range. Do not
attempt to engage four wheel drive while wheels are moving.
Direction of travel depends on the method of loading used. If crane was backed onto the
trailer, the forward gear will be used. If the crane was forward loaded on the trailer, the
reverse gear will be used.
To drive the equipment rearward off the trailer apply foot brake, then release the paring
brake using switch on left side of dash. Move transmission select lever to F1 or R1
dependent on how the crane was loaded on trailer. F1 position attained by pulling lever on
Transportation
120 P/N 12261-319 REVISED: August 2012
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