OPERATING PROCEDURES
Revised: October 20053 - 1RT700
The following items should be checked each day be-
fore start-up and the start of operations. Also see Sec-
tion 4, “Daily Check.”
ENGINE OIL The level should be at the full mark.
COOLANT The coolant should be visible in the sight
gage near the top of the radiator tank.
LEAKAGE Make a ground check below the machine
for signs of leaks.
FUEL Engine fuel and propane/diesel for the upper
unit heater should be adequate for sustained opera-
tions.
LUBRICATION Perform the daily lubrication as re-
quired in the Lubrication Recommendations.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Check hoses, tubes, compo-
nents, reservoir sight gauge, valves, pumps, motors,
connections, reservoir oil temperature, cylinder mount-
ing bushings and pins.
LINES AND BLOCKS Inspect the hoist lines, hoist
block, hook latch, and ball hook, as well as the crane
attachment in general for readiness.
TIRES The tires should be checked for proper pres-
sure before traveling the machine. The tires should
only be checked when cold. Refer to the Tire Pressure
Chart on the Load Rating Chart.
WHEEL NUTS Torque wheel nuts to 400-500 Ft. Lbs.
Tighten daily during the first 50 miles of service on new
units and any time the wheels have been removed.
Tighten nuts alternately around the wheel.
GENERAL CONDITION Inspect the machine in gener-
al for wear, leakage and damage.
AIR TANKS Open the air tank drain cocks to blow out
moisture and sediment.
TRANSMISSION OIL Check the transmission oil level.
The level should be visible in the sight gage located on
the lower part of the transmission case on the left side
of the machine.
FUEL FILTER Water should be drained from the water
separator on a Daily Basis. Both the water separator
and fuel filters have drain cocks located at the bottom
of each. Separator and filters are located in the engine
compartment on the right side of the machine. For fur-
ther information, See Section 4, “Engine Maintenance
Checks”.
EMERGENCY STOP The emergency stop button is lo-
cated on the lower part of the dash to the right of the
steering column in the operator’s cab. In an emergen-
cy, this button can be pushed in to stop all crane func-
tions including engine operation. You must pull the
button out before you can resume normal operation of
the crane.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT Check the safety equipment,
including all lights, brakes and hazard warning devic-
es.
PRE-START INSPECTION
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