Terex TA50RT - Page 5

Model TA50RT
Rev.1 04/99
CONTENTS
Section 3
Description Page No.
3.1 Pre-use Checks .................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Ground Control Checks...................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Cage Control Checks ......................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Unloading Procedures ......................................................................... 3-3
3.5 Driving ............................................................................................... 3-5
3.5.1 Drive Controls .................................................................................... 3-5
3.5.1.1 Forward and Reverse ......................................................................... 3-5
3.5.1.2 Drive Speed Control ........................................................................... 3-7
3.5.1.3 Steering Control ................................................................................. 3-7
3.5.1.4 Travel Speed Control .......................................................................... 3-7
3.6 Differential Lock ................................................................................. 3-8
3.6.1 Engage Differential Lock ..................................................................... 3-8
3.7 Braking System .................................................................................. 3-9
3.7.1 Brakes in Static Mode ........................................................................ 3-9
3.7.2 Brakes in Drive Mode ........................................................................ 3-9
3.7.3 Emergency Braking ............................................................................. 3-9
3.8 Access Operations (Cage Control) ..................................................... 3-10
3.8.1 Cage Control Functions ...................................................................... 3-10
3.9 Access Operations (Ground Control) .................................................. 3-10
3.10 After Use and Storage Instructions ...................................................... 3-12
3.11 Special Precautions (Cold Weather) .................................................... 3-12
3.12 Special Precautions ............................................................................. 3-13
3.12.1 Emergency Towing ............................................................................. 3-13
3.12.2 Wind Conditions ................................................................................. 3-13
3.12.3 Crane Operations ............................................................................... 3-13
3.12.4 Testing the Tilt Alarm .......................................................................... 3-13
3.12.5 Battery Charge, Engine Temp & Air Filter Warning Lamps .................. 3-14