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Crane Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1
Operating Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2
1-2
Operator Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2
1-9
Electrical Dangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-12
1-16
Protective Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-16
1-16
1-17
Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-19
1-19
1-20
Traveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-24
1-25
1-25
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-25
Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-25
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-26
1-26
1-26
1-27
1-28
1-30
1-32
Dash Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-32
1-39
1-39
Fuse Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-40
1-40
1-41
1-42
Operator's Manual
Shifting The Main Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-43
DoubleClutching Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-43
1-43
Up Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-43
Down Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-43
Skip Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-43
1-44
1-44
1-44
Descending A Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-44
Slippery Pavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-45
1-46
1-47
Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-47
1-48
1-49
Battery Disconnect, Remote Jumper Terminals, Carrier Engine Fuses, And Circuit Breakers . . . . .
1-49
1-50
1-50
1-52
1-53
1-53
1-54
1-55
1-55
1-55
1-55
1-55
1-56
1-56
1-57
1-59
1-61
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Lift Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-62
1-63
1-63
1-64
1-69
1-69
1-70
1-70
1-72
1-72
1-72
1-72
1-73
1-74
1-74
Upper Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-74
Swing Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-74
1-74
1-75
1-75
1-76
1-76
1-77
1-78
1-79
Operator's Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-80
1-80
1-80
BreakIn Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-81
1-81
Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-81
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Engine Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-82
1-82
1-82
Engine Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-83
1-83
1-83
Crane Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-84
During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-84
1-85
Counterweight Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-87
1-87
1-88
Counterweight Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-89
1-89
1-91
Bumper Counterweight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-93
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-93
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-93
Hand Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-94
1-95
1-95
1-95
1-96
1-97
1-98
1-99
1-100
1-101
1-102
Highway Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-103
1-103
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Operator's Manual
Transporting The Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-103
1-104
Crane Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-106
1-106
1-106
Operator's Manual
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3
4
15
14
13
12
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
11
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
10
Carrier Cab
Bumper Counterweight
Bumper Outrigger
Front Outrigger
Carrier
8
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Upper
Rear Outrigger
Upper Operator's Cab
Basic Boom
Hook Block
Figure 1-1
Crane Nomenclature
1-1
Operator's Manual
Wrong
Diesel exhaust fumes can be
harmful. Start and operate
engine in a well ventilated area.
If it is necessary to operate in an
enclosed area, vent the exhaust
to the outside. Properly
maintain the exhaust system to
its original design.
Figure 1-2
Diesel exhaust fumes can be harmful.
Figure 1-4
Ensure the load will clear any obstruction.
Operator Awareness
Keep clear of
moving parts to
prevent serious
bodily injury.
Figure 1-3
Keep hands and tools clear of moving parts.
Operating Safety
Remember SAFETY every day. Someone's LIFE may
depend on it, MAYBE YOUR OWN.
Safe operations of a crane requires a well trained,
qualified operator. Crane operation is more involved
than it may appear, and operation by a careless or un
qualified person can result in a serious accident.
When a crane is maintained and used properly it can
be a safe, highly productive piece of equipment, but if
not used properly, it can be dangerous.
Think Safety - You, the operator, are in charge of an
important piece of equipment. It is very important that
you know what it can do. It is also important that you
know what it should not do. No set of instructions can
anticipate all of the situations you will encounter. The
rules given here cover the general usage and some of
the more common specific cases. If conditions arise
not covered by these rules, contact your LinkBelt Dis
tributor. A phone call could save someone's life.
1-2
Operator's Manual
Right
Wrong
Figure 1-5
Level the crane.
8. The operator and person in charge of the load
must observe the following rules:
a. Loads must be well secured before lifting. En
sure that the rigging cannot slip off or pull away
from the load or get out of position on the load.
Ensure the load is rigged so it will not turn over.
b. Chains and slings must be of adequate size, in
good condition, and not twisted around each
other.
c. The load must not catch on an obstruction
when lifting or swinging. Ensure the load, hoist
wire ropes, or any other parts of the crane do
not snag or strike any obstruction.
d. Do not allow the load to rotate out of control.
Personal injury to ground personnel, load
damage, crane damage, or damage to Anti
two block system may occur.
e. When hoisting with single part line, especially
in long falls applications, the design of wire
rope and hook ball is crucial to minimize the
potential for uncontrolled wire rope and/or
load rotation. Rotation resistant wire rope is
recommended for single part of line applica
tions. See Wire Rope Capacity Chart in the
Crane Rating Manual for the specific types of
rotation resistant wire rope recommended for
your crane.
f.
1-3
Operator's Manual
Wrong
Just A Little Bump
Like This ...........
Figure 1-6
Do not let the load hit the boom or jib.
Wrong
10.
11.
12.
Figure 1-7
Do not use the boom to pull sideways.
9. Don't let the load or bucket hit the boom or jib.
Don't let the boom or attachment rest on, or hit, a
building or any other object. A dent or other dam
age could result, which will weaken the boom or at
tachment. If the damage is major, the attachment
1-4
13.
14.
Operator's Manual
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Right
Figure 1-8
Crane level, beams fully extended and
tires clear of the ground.
e. Ensure that during handling more load is not
transferred to any crane than it can handle.
f. Don't attempt to travel when making multiple
crane lifts.
g. Coordinate plans with the other operator be
fore beginning to lift.
h. Use only one signal man.
i. Use of an operable load and angle indicating
system is desirable.
21. When operating on outriggers, the beams must be
fully extended. Jacks must be extended so all tires
are clear of the ground, and the crane must be
level. Ensure that pontoons are set on a firm sur
face, adequate to support the blocking, pontoon,
crane, and load without settling, slipping, or col
lapsing. Blocking or matting under pontoons must
form a smooth level surface under the entire pon
toon. Do not block under outrigger beams inside
of pontoons as this reduces stability. Blocking
must be under pontoons only. Remember-there
are tremendous loadings on pontoons and block
ing - the weight of the entire crane plus any load.
When blocking or matting under pontoons, ensure
that each pontoon is supported fully - no unsup
ported pontoon area is permissible. Ensure pon
toons are on a smooth surface. Rough surface,
rocks, etc., under pontoons will cause unequal
loadings, and can puncture them, causing them to
collapse.
1-5
Operator's Manual
Wrong
Figure 1-9
Watch that carrier cab.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
Figure 1-10
Submerged Loads
1-6
Wrong
Operator's Manual
Wrong
Figure 1-11
Extracting Pilings
28. Don't extract piling, casings, or other such loads by
jerking on them. The practice of pulling on the load
until the crane has tipped, then releasing the hoist
line, allowing the crane to drop back and catching
the hoist line on a clutch or brake may break the
boom. If the piling or casing won't pull out with a
smooth, steady pull, use an extractor, pulling
frame, or some similar rigging intended for this pur
pose. Pulling on a load that is not free to be lifted
can develop loadings on the crane far in excess of
the normal weight of the load. Imposing such
loads on a crane can damage the crane and may
cause disastrous failure. When using a pile extrac
tor, use a shock or vibration insulator unit.
29. Operating with auxiliary equipment such as pile
driver leads, pile hammers, or caisson boring at
tachments imposes additional loading in the
crane. This causes a major reduction in lifting ca
pacities of the crane. Changes in auger and kelly
bar lengths with drilling attachments and in pile
hammer attachments further complicate the man
ner in which lifting capacities are reduced. The
weight of each piece of auxiliary equipment is to be
considered a part of the live load acting at the ra
dius of the center of gravity of the piece.
1-7
Operator's Manual
Wrong
Figure 1-12
Demolition Work
33. When dismantling a structure where a portion is
being cut loose while suspended by a crane, en
sure the weight of the portion being cut loose is
known, and the crane pull on the load is equal to
the weight. The point of attachment must be di
rectly above the center of gravity of the load. The
hoist wire ropes must be vertical. This is an ex
tremely hazardous operation. The services of a
professional engineer should be used to plan and
supervise such lifts.
34. Cold weather operation requires some special at
tention by the operator to allow for changes in eve
ryday routines:
a. Clean the crane, especially the boom, of accu
mulated amounts of ice or snow. The added
weight of the ice or snow can cause a major re
duction in the capacity of the crane. Operating
the crane with an ice covered boom is danger
ous, as there is no way to determine how much
to deduct for the added weight.
b. During colder temperatures, any air reservoirs
on the crane will need more frequent draining.
1-8
c.
Operator's Manual
Pendants Incorrectly
Located For Boom Disassembly.
Wrong
Right
Figure 1-13
Boom Safety
1-9
Operator's Manual
Pendants Tight And
Located Behind Boom
Connection To Be
Disassembled.
Right
Centerline Of
Boom Straight.
Boom Head Machinery
Resting on Secure Blocking.
Wrong
Pendants Were
Located Behind Boom
Connection To Be
Disassembled.
Figure 1-14
Pin Connected Boom Disassembly
1-10
Wrong
Operator's Manual
Wrong
Point Of
Suspension.
Upper Pins
Removed.
Boom Top Section
Not On Blocking.
Amount Of Boom
Being Cantilevered.
Figure 1-15
Block Under The Boom Top Section
5. Always wear proper eye protection when driving
connecting pins.
6. Block under both ends of the boom top section be
fore unpinning from extensions. Since the boom
top section is tapered, it will fall to the ground when
unpinned. This could result in an accident.
7. Do not remove any connecting pins which are be
hind the pendants which are supporting the boom.
Refer to Figure 1-14.
8. Stay clear of pinch points when aligning boom
section connecting lugs. Never place your fingers
in connecting pin holes.
9. Know the maximum amount of boom that can be
cantilevered, (projected beyond point of suspen
sion) during boom assembly and disassembly. Ex
ceeding this amount can cause boom or boom
suspension failure.
10. If the boom length is such that midpoint suspen
sions are required, ensure they are installed and
properly adjusted. Long booms may buckle in the
middle from their own weight without this suspen
sion.
11. Use caution when disconnecting the dead end of
wire ropes. Reeved wire rope can become twisted
on the sheaves. When the dead end pin or socket
is removed, the wire rope may spin.
Figure 1-16
Cantilevering The Boom
2
4
3
1. Connecting Lug
2. Diagonal
3. Picture Frame
4. Lattices
5. Main Chord
Figure 1-17
Boom Section Nomenclature
1-11
Operator's Manual
Right
Right
Wrong
Figure 1-18
Handling Boom And Jib Sections
12. Use care handling the boom and jib sections when
loading, transporting, and unloading. Also pay
attention to the pendants stored on top of each
boom section. Damage that occurs during these
operations can go undetected and could result in
failure of the attachment. Do not attach slings to
the lattices as they will bend. Use the connecting
lugs or main chords as the lifting points. Use only
soft nylon straps minimum 3 inches (7.62cm) in
width of sufficient strength to handle sections.
13. Block under and between the boom and jib sec
tions when loading them on a transport vehicle.
When securing sections to a transport vehicle, it is
best to use synthetic webs or slings. If using wire
rope slings, pad the section to protect it from dam
age. Do not overtighten the tie downs or you may
damage the section. Do not use chain tie downs,
as they may dent and damage the section as well.
14. Thoroughly inspect all the elements of each boom
or jib section before installing it on the crane.
Check each main chord, picture frame, diagonal,
lattice, and connecting lug for bends, dents, and
1-12
Electrical Dangers
1. All electrical power lines are dangerous. Contact
with them, whether insulated or not, can cause
death or injury. When operating near power lines,
the best rule is to have the power company turn off
the power and ground the lines. However, in some
cases, the operator may be unable to have the
power turned off. Follow these rules whether the
power is turned off or not.
a. Be alert. You are working around conditions
which can cause death.
b. Keep all parts of the crane, hoist wire ropes,
hook block, hook ball and load at least the min
imum distance away from power lines as spe
cified in the High Voltage Power Line Clear
ance Chart or other distances specified by ap
plicable codes. Slow down crane operation.
Operator's Manual
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD.
Keep all parts of crane away
from electrical power lines.
Refer to the Operator's
Manual for minimum
required clearances.
Wrong
Figure 1-19
Stay away from power lines.
c.
Over 1000
15 (4.57)
20 (6.10)
25 (7.62)
35 (10.67)
45 (13.72)
As established by the power line
owner/operator or registered profes
sional engineer who is a qualified per
son with respect to electrical power
transmission and distribution.
1-13
Operator's Manual
Wrong
Wrong
Shaded area shows sensitivity zone with full boom length sen
sor used. Contact can be made outside this zone by the fall
lines, winch wire rope, cab(s), etc. In such cases, the alarm will
not sound, but the crane will be electrified and deadly.
Figure 1-20
Crane equipped with proximity
warning device on the entire boom.
g. The use of boom point guards, proximity de
vices, insulated hooks, or swing limit stops do
not assure safety. Even if codes or regulations
require the use of such devices, you must fol
low the rules listed here. If you do not follow
them, the result could be serious injury or
death.
h. Grounding the crane can increase the danger.
Poor grounding, such as a pipe driven into the
ground, will give little or no protection. In addi
tion, a grounded crane may strike an arc so
heavy that a live line may be burned down.
This could cause the crane and the area
around it to be electrified.
1-14
Shaded area shows sensitivity zone with the probe near the
boom peak. Contact can be made outside this zone by the fall
lines, winch wire rope, cab(s), etc. In such cases, the alarm will
not sound, but the crane will be electrified and deadly.
Figure 1-21
Crane equipped with proximity
warning device on the boom tip.
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Operator's Manual
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Wrong
1
1
Figure 1-22
Crane equipped with insulated link.
2. What do you do if a power line is touched by a
crane or load?
a. Remain calm - think - a mistake can kill
someone.
b. Warn all personnel to keep clear.
c. If crane will still operate, try to move it away
from contact. You, the operator are reasonably
safe in the cab(s) unless the crane is on fire or
an arc is cutting through the cab(s).
d. Move away from contact in the reverse direc
tion to that which caused the contact. Exam
ple: If you swing left to the wire, swing to the
right to break contact. Remember - once an
arc has been struck, it will stretch out much far
ther than you think before it breaks. Keep mov
ing until the arc has been broken.
e. When the arc breaks, continue moving away
until you are at least the minimum distance
away as specified in the High Voltage Power
Line Clearance Chart or as specified by local
codes). Stop the crane. Make a thorough in
spection for crane damage before further use.
f. If you cannot disengage from the electrical
line, and the crane is not on fire or no arc is cut
ting through the cab(s), stay in your seat until
power line can be turned off.
Figure 1-23
Crane equipped with insulated link and boom
point guard.
g. If you must leave the crane, don't step off.
Leap from the crane as far as you can, landing
with feet together, then hop away from the
crane with feet together, or shuffle feet to keep
them close together. This could help prevent
personal injury.
3. When using a magnet:
a. Lifting magnet generators produce voltage in
excess of 200 volts and present an electrical
shock hazard. Only trained personnel should
work on the magnet, controller, or wiring.
Don't open the controller door with the genera
tor running.
b. Do not let workmen touch magnet or load.
c. Do not let workmen get between magnet and a
metal object.
d. If necessary, use a dry, wooden stick to posi
tion the load.
e. Open magnet disconnect switch at magnet
control panel before connecting or discon
necting leads.
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Figure 1-25
Use a signal person, back safely.
Figure 1-24
No hook riders.
Protective Equipment
1. Always replace protective guards and panels be
fore operating the crane.
2. Always wear hard hats, safety glasses, steel toe
shoes, hearing protection, and any other safety
equipment required by local job conditions,
OSHA, or regulations. Do not wear loose clothing
which could get caught in moving machinery.
3. Always wear safety glasses when drilling, grinding,
or hammering. Flying chips could injure the eyes.
4. Always wear a mask to prevent breathing any dust,
smoke, fumes, etc. while cleaning, drilling, weld
ing, grinding, sanding, etc. on any part of the
crane. Breathing dust, smoke, fumes, etc. can be
very hazardous.
5. Keep a dry chemical or carbon dioxide fire extin
guisher of 5BC rating or larger in the cab(s) or in
the immediate area of the crane at all times. In
struct all operating and maintenance personnel in
proper use of the extinguisher. Check periodically
to ensure it is fully charged and in working order.
6. Do not tamper with safety devices. Keep them in
good repair and properly adjusted. They were put
on the crane for your protection.
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DANGER
Figure 1-26
Allow engine(s) to cool before removing the
radiator cap
Figure 1-27
Remove the keys from the ignition and post a
sign to make others aware of repair activity
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Wrong
Figure 1-29
Do not use an open flame near the battery
Figure 1-28
Use a tire cage when inflating tires
7.
8.
9.
10.
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WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories
contain
lead
and
lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
11. When checking battery fluid level, use a flashlight,
not an open flame. If the battery explodes, you can
get acid in your eyes, which could cause blind
ness. Don't check battery charge by shorting
across posts. The resulting spark could cause the
battery to explode. Check with a tester or hy
drometer. Don't smoke near batteries.
12. When using jumper cables to start an engine, al
ways connect negative post to negative post and
positive post to positive post. Always connect the
two positive posts first. Then make one negative
post connection. Make the final negative connec
tion a safe distance from the battery. It can be
made on almost any bare metal spot on the crane.
Any spark could cause the battery to explode.
13. Test the winch brake by raising the load a few inches
(centimeters) and holding. It should hold without
slipping. It takes more braking power to hold a load
in the air when the drum is full of wire rope than when
it is a few inches (centimeters) above the ground with
only a few wraps on the drum.
14. Always reduce pressure in hydraulic system to
zero before working on any part of the system.
15. Use extreme care when working with circuits with
accumulators. Check that hydraulic pressure is re
lieved before opening the circuit for repairs.
16. When setting pressures, never exceed the manufac
turer's ratings. Always follow instructions exactly.
Over pressurization can cause hydraulic component
damage or failure of mechanical parts on the crane.
Either of the above can lead to an accident.
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Thursday . . . .
Figure 1-30
Do not operate the crane with worn or
damaged wire rope.
Figure 1-31
Pinch Point Label
Wire Rope
1. Inspect all wire rope thoroughly. OSHA (Occupa
tional Safety And Health Act) regulations state a
thorough inspection of all wire ropes shall be made
once a month and a full written, dated, and signed
report of the wire rope condition be kept on file
where readily available. Replace any worn or
damaged wire rope. Pay particular attention to
winch wire ropes. Check end connections (pins,
sockets, wedges, etc.) for wear or damage.
2. Use at least the number or parts of winch line
specified on the Wire Rope Capacity Chart to han
dle the load. Local codes may require more parts
of line than is shown. Check code requirements
and use them where applicable.
3. Nonrotating, rotation resistant, or spin resistant
wire ropes are recommended for single part of line
applications. This is of utmost importance for long
fall hoist line applications. Only if certain criteria are
met may a swivel hook ball be used with rotation
resistant wire rope. Refer to Single Part Line Hoist
ing and Hook Ball Usage With Rotation Resistant
Wire Rope in Section 5 of this Operator's Manual.
4. Do not handle wire rope with bare hands. Always
use gloves to prevent possible injury from frayed or
damaged spots in the wire rope.
5. Inspect head machinery and hook block often as
damaged or deteriorating sheaves can cause ma
jor wear of the wire rope.
6. When reeving wire rope on the crane, do not climb,
stand, or walk on the boom or jib. Use a ladder or
similar device to reach necessary areas.
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It looked like
about 5 tons.
Figure 1-33
Do not lift two loads at the same time.
Figure 1-32
Know your load.
7. Watch the tailswing of the upper revolving frame
and counterweight. Even though the original set
up may have been clear, situations change.
8. Do not store material under or near electrical
power sources. Make material handlers aware of
the dangers involved with storing material under
power lines or in the vicinity of any other hazards.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
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Figure 1-34
Use caution when booming to minimum radius.
12. Know the load radius. Don't guess at it. Determine
the load radius by using the boom angle indicator,
the boom length, and the capacity chart in the
Crane Rating Manual, or measure it with a steel
tape. Remember - Radius is the horizontal dis
tance from the centerline of rotation of the upper to
the center of gravity of the load, when the load is
hanging free.
13. Do not operate the crane at radii or lengths where
capacity charts in the Crane Rating Manual show
no capacity. Don't use a boom or jib not shipped
with or for your crane. Either of the above can tip
the crane over or cause attachment failure. In
some cases, the crane can tip over with no load on
the hook, forward or backward! Also, if the boom is
long at a low angle, the crane may tip until the
boom touches the ground. In any of these cases,
injury or crane damage could result.
14. When you lift a load with any crane, the load may
swing out or sideways. The load radius will in
crease. The increase or out swing of the load can
overload the boom, and lead to boom failure or tip
ping. Also, movement of the load can cause it to hit
something. Confirm that the load being lifted will
remain within capacity as it is lifted and the boom
deflects.
15. When lowering a boom with a load, the load radius
increases. As the load radius increases, capacity
decreases. If capacity is exceeded, the boom may
bend or the crane may tip. Sometimes at low an
gles, the boom can be lowered with a load, but
cannot be raised. If an operator lowers the boom
under load, he may not be able to raise the boom
and may get into a dangerous situation.
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Just a little side tilt when
working over the end.
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SIDE TILT
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Figure 1-36
Boom angle and single part line operation.
21. Use special care when handling loads on single
part line with boom at or near minimum radius. In
single line operation, ensure angle A is always
greater than angle B, or the boom could fall back
wards uncontrollably. Refer to Figure 1-36. This
situation is more likely when the winch line is off the
rear drum. Four (4) parts of hoist line and a 3,500 lb
(1 589kg) hook block must be used at or near mini
mum radius on all booms 100 ft (30.5m) or less.
22. Lifting heavy loads can cause the crane to tilt or
lean toward the load. When swinging a load from
over the end to over the side, the tilt of the crane will
increase. Since tilt acts to increase load radius, it
must be compensated for when swinging the load.
Swing slowly. Change boom angle (raise the
boom) while swinging, to maintain a constant ra
dius, and prevent in swing or out swing of load. If
not, a dangerous condition could result.
23. Watch out for centrifugal force when swinging a
load. Swing gently. Centrifugal force tends to in
crease load radius. This increase in radius could
overload the crane and cause crane damage or tip
ping. When stopping the swing, over swing of the
load can side load the boom.
24. Keep the winch wire ropes as short as possible to
prevent excessive swinging. Always use the short
est boom length which will do the job. Remember
- the shorter the boom, the better the capacity.
25. Do not move a crane away from the load while han
dling near capacity loads. Due to load inertia
(weight) the load will tend to stay in position when
the crane starts to move and then will swing in to
wards the crane. The inertia effect will tend to in
crease load radius and decrease stability. This
could lead to boom failure or crane tipping.
Figure 1-37
Watch that centrifugal force.
26. Know how much counterweight is on the crane.
The Crane Rating Manual may list different capaci
ties for differing amounts of counterweight. Ensure
you know how your crane is equipped and use the
correct column on the chart to ensure proper load
limitations.
Don't modify the counterweight(s). Don't store
anything on the crane that will act as additional
counterweight. Remember that anything which
has weight, if carried behind the crane's center of
gravity, acts as counterweight. Adding counter
weight affects backward stability of the crane, par
ticularly when working over the side. It also en
courages overloading of the crane.
27. Working areas for cranes are defined per the Work
ing Areas Diagram in the Crane Rating Manual.
Permissible loads per the Crane Rating Manual,
will vary from lifting quadrant to lifting quadrant.
The operator must ensure capacity ratings are not
exceeded regardless of which quadrant he is oper
ating in or when swinging from one quadrant to an
other.
28. When working on tires, the tires must be inflated to
pressures shown in the Crane Rating Manual.
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2.
3.
Figure 1-38
Watch for narrow or low clearances.
Traveling
4.
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5.
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Leaving The Station
1. Do not get on or off a crane in motion. Use both
hands when climbing on or off of the crane. If a lad
der is provided, use it. Remain in three point con
tact with the crane at all times (two hands and one
foot or two feet and one hand).
2. Whenever an operator leaves the control station for
any reason, the following must be done:
a. Lower the load to the ground.
b. Engage the swing brake, move the drum con
trol switch to the ON position, and move the
control lockout switch to the OFF position.
Shutdown the engine(s) and remove the keys.
c. Do not depend on a brake to suspend a load
unless the operator is at the controls, alert, and
ready to handle the load. Brake pedal locks
are intended to allow the operator to rest his
legs when suspending a load, but the operator
must remain in his seat with his feet on the ped
als. Brake slippage, vandalism, or mechanical
malfunctions could cause the load to drop.
3. Do not leave crane unattended with engine(s) run
ning.
4. When changing work shifts always notify the next
operator of any changes or problems with the
crane.
Authorization
Authorized use of a work platform may be permitted
only after the following onsite procedures have been
performed:
1. A competent person on the job site (job site man
ager) specifically responsible for the overall work
function to be performed has determined that
there is no practical alternative means to perform
the needed work and has authorized a personnel
lifting operation.
2. For each instance of such lifting, a competent per
son responsible for the task has attested to the
need for the operation by issuing a written state
ment describing the operation and its time frame
and itemizing that each of the on-site authoriza
tion requirements has been met. The written state
ment, after being approved by a qualified person,
shall be retained at the job site. (Refer to Personnel
Handling PreLift Check List For LinkBelt Cranes in
this Section for a sample check list.)
3. Review of crane inspection records has been con
ducted to ensure the crane being used meets ap
plicable provisions in ANSI B30.5 and B30.23.
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4. Review of the work platform inspection records
and specifications has been conducted to ensure it
meets applicable design standards (refer to ANSI
A10-28).
5. Review of the personnel lifting operation practices
specified in these instructions have been conduc
ted with job site managers and crane operator(s),
foreman, designated signal person, personnel to
be lifted, safety supervisor, and any other per
son(s) who has jurisdiction over the operation to
ensure that they are aware of the hazards of the op
eration and they are aware of provisions of these
instructions that must be adhered to before and
during the personnel lifting operation.
Equipment
1. The crane system shall be equipped with the fol
lowing:
a. A fully functional working operational aid such
as a Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) system - A
system consisting of devices that sense crane
loading, boom length (extendable booms
only), boom angle, and also automatically
provide an audible/visual signal when the
loading conditions approach, reach, and/or
exceed the rated capacity values. When the
Actual Load exceeds the Rated Capacity, the
system supplies a signal to a function cutout
system. The operational aid shall be equipped
with these additional devices:
1. Antitwo block device to prevent damage
to the hoist wire rope, other crane com
ponents, or attachments, and subsequent
endangerment of personnel.
It is required that the antitwo block
device warn both audibly and visually as
well as have the capability to cutout the
controls/functions that may cause a two
block condition.
2. Boom angle indicator.
Cranes with extendable booms must
utilize a boom angle indicator having
high and low set points and audible/
visual alarm(s) capable of activating
function cutouts.
b. Boom hoist and load line shall have power
lowering and raising and shall have an auto
matic brake which is applied when the applic
able control is in neutral, or when the antitwo
block device is actuated.
c. If the crane is equipped with a freefall hoist,
steps shall be taken to ensure its use is not
possible during the use of the work platform.
(Note: A.P.I. applications do not permit the
crane to be equipped with freefall.)
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Telescopic Booms
Allowed
Offset Fly With
Extension(s) Sheave
Allowed
Allowed
A-Frame Jib Sheave
Allowed
Main Boom Head
Tip Extension Sheaves
Conventional Lattice
Sheaves
Tubular or Angle Booms
Allowed
Allowed
Luffing Boom
Luffing Jib Head
Auxiliary Head
Midfall Sheaves
Luffing
Sheaves
Sheaves
Attachments
Not Recommended
Allowed
Allowed
Not Recommended
Jib Head Sheave
Allowed
Fixed Jib Head
Sheave
Not Recommended
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After any repairs or modifications to the equipment,
When an operator is replaced, and
When, in the judgement of responsible job site man
agement, or controlling entity, there has been a signi
ficant change in the conditions of the personnel lifting
operation.
Note: No personnel are allowed to ride the work
platform during any of the tests recommended in
this Section.
1. The work platform and rigging shall be proof tested
to 125 percent of the work platform's rated capa
city. (The proof test may be done concurrently with
the trial lift by completing the following test proced
ures.) Do not exceed the rated lifting capacity of
the applicable lift crane as listed on the crane capa
city charts. (Refer to ANSI A10.28 for suspended
work platform testing and inspection.)
a. This test load shall be tested for stability.
The operator and signal person shall con
duct this test.
This test shall include movement of the work
platform through its entire intended range of
motion, simulating the specific operation to
be undertaken.
A successful stability test must not produce
instability of the crane or cause permanent
deformation of any component.
b. This test load shall be raised and lowered at
maximum power controlled line speed (NOT
FREEFALL).
The acceleration must be
smooth and the deceleration capability of the
control/braking system shall be confirmed by
bringing the work platform to a smooth stop.
The work platform shall be held in a suspen
ded position for a minimum of five minutes with
the test load evenly distributed on the work
platform. (This experience is intended to
sharpen the skill of the operator in handling the
work platform and to give the operator an op
portunity to evaluate the crane's perform
ance.) The work platform shall then be inspec
ted for any evident sign of damage or defect.
2. All limiting and warning devices shall be tested by
activation of each appropriate control function.
3. With pinning and latching style extendable booms,
a visual inspection shall be conducted to verify that
the boom extend pins are properly set in the exten
ded boom sections.
4. At the beginning of each lift, the work platform must
be hoisted a few inches (mm) with the personnel
and materials/tools on board and inspected by a
competent person to ensure;
The work platform is secure and properly bal
anced,
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8. Telescope operation is not recommended with any
extendable boom with personnel in a suspended
work platform.
9. A work platform attached to load line of lift cranes
shall not be used for working on any energized elec
tric power line, or any energized device or facility
used for electric power generation or transmission.
Minimum working clearance shall be at least twice
that recommended for material handling operations
in ANSI B30.5b section 503.4.5 and ANSI B30.23.
10. The combined weight of the work platform, any at
tachment device, personnel, tools, and other
equipment shall not exceed 50% of the lifting capa
city of the applicable lift crane as listed on the crane
capacity chart. (Note: A.P.I. applications require
25% of lifting capacity as the limit.)
11. Use caution when utilizing pendant supported lat
tice jibs on tubular or angle booms as the jib can
drift backwards into the jib backstops under cer
tain conditions. This is most likely with short jib
lengths with minimum jib offset and maximum
boom angle. Pay special attention to detect the
possibility of jib drift during the work platform test
lift. An additional test lift is recommended with an
empty work platform when operation at or near
these conditions.
12. The following actions and operations are strictly
prohibited when working with personnel suspen
ded in a work platform:
a. Cranes shall not travel while personnel are in
the work platform.
b. No lifts shall be made on another of the crane's
load lines with personnel suspended in a work
platform.
c. No external load is allowed to be lifted by at
taching it to the work platform.
d. Work platform lifts shall be a single crane oper
ation. A work platform shall not be lifted using
two cranes.
e. Hoisting of personnel shall be discontinued
upon indication of any dangerous weather
conditions, wind, or other impending danger.
f. The emergency manual mode operation of
pinning and latching style extendable booms
shall not be utilized.
g. Freefall (if equipped) shall not be used.
13. Movement of the work platform with personnel shall
be done in a slow, controlled, cautious manner with
no sudden movements of the crane or work platform.
Do not use high speed functions, if equipped.
14. Do not use multifunction crane operation. If load
hoist, boom hoist, and swing functions must be
used to position the work platform, perform each
function individually.
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Additional Requirements For Offshore Cranes
1. LinkBelt offshore cranes are designed to handle
materials. However, due to the special conditions
commonly existing offshore, the use of cranes to
transfer personnel between vessels or from a ves
sel to a work platform is an established practice.
The safety of the personnel, if a materials handling
crane is used in transferring personnel, depends
upon the skill and judgment of the crane operator
and alertness of the personnel being transferred.
Sea and weather conditions may create additional
hazards beyond the skill of persons involved.
This operation is approved by the American Petro
leum Institute (A.P.I.). By adopting procedures for
this operation, the institute has determined that the
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Personnel Handling
PreLift Check List for LinkBelt Cranes
I am the designated person responsible for verifying that all safety requirements are met for this
personnel handling operation;
1
Name:
Title:
Signature:
Date:
I have verified that there are no conventional means to handle personnel for this operation.
I have a written statement authorizing personnel handling from a competent person on the job
who accepts full responsibility, or I accept full responsibility for the operation.
The Crane Operator acknowledges that he has read and fully understands the Crane
Operator's Manual and Crane Rating Manual. All personnel involved have been informed and
understand the tasks required to complete the personnel lifting operation.
The crane has been maintained, lubricated, and adjusted by a designated person, as
specified in the Crane Operator's Manual.
The lift crane is equipped, and all devices operate properly as follows:
Initials
A working audible and visual alert system is provided to the personnel in the work platform.
A mechanical and structural crane inspection has been completed by a designated person.
The wire rope used to lift the work platform is reeved from an allowed lifting sheave
10
11
Telescoping the boom is not recommended with personnel in the work platform.
12
When handling personnel with pinning and latching style booms, it is recommended boom be
kept in a pinned position. Inspections must be made to ensure boom extend pins are set.
13
All wire rope sockets and dead end lugs are properly installed and are in good working condi
tion. All Wire rope guards are properly installed and adjusted to hold all ropes on the appropri
ate sheaves.
14
Voice communications between the Crane Operator and the personnel in the work platform
are present and operational.
15
Fall arrest systems are present and in use by personnel in the work platform.
16
Weather and wind conditions are acceptable to safely perform the lift.
17
A ProofTest/Trial Lift was completed with 125% of the work platform's rated capacity.
18
The total load being lifted will not exceed 50% of the standard lift crane capacity charts.
19
Cranes with outriggers have them equally extended with tires clear of the ground.
20
A PreLift meeting was held with all appropriate personnel to review all aspects of the lift.
Note: This checklist is to be used as a supplement to (not a substitute for) the information and procedures
supplied for personnel handling operations.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
30
29
28
27
26
Battery Gauge
Carrier Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Coolant Temperature Gauge
Mirror Adjustment Control
Tachometer
Turn Signal Indicator Light
High Beam Indicator Light
Speedometer/Odometer Message Center
Cigarette Lighter
Air System Pressure Gauges
Fuel Gauge
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
25
24
23
22 21 20 19
18
17 16
10
15
11
14 13 12
Figure 1-39
Carrier Cab Dash Panel
Dash Panel
The dash panel is directly in front of the operator. It con
tains the following controls and is shown in
Figure 1-39.
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If a gauge is not monitoring its respective function:
(1) the indicator light will flash slowly and the gauge
needle will stay at minimum scale. This indicates
the gauge is not receiving data from the data bus.
(2) the indicator light will flash rapidly and the gauge
needle will go to full or minimum scale. This indi
cates the gauge has received invalid or outof
range data. (3) the indicator light will flash slowly
(about once per second) and the gauge needle will
go to full or minimum scale. This indicates the
gauge is not receiving any data from the system
control unit (SCU). Repair the problem before driv
ing crane.
1. Battery Gauge
This gauge registers the charge in the battery and
the output of the alternator through the regulator. It
should read 12 volts with the key on, and 12.5 to 14
volts with the carrier engine running. When the
charge or the voltage in the battery is not within
normal operating range an indicator light within the
gauge will illuminate and the message VOLTS
will appear in the LCD area of the speedometer/
odometer message center.
5. Tachometer
The Tachometer registers carrier engine
speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Re
fer to the carrier engine manufacturer's
manual for suggested operating speeds.
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8. Speedometer/Odometer Message Center
The speedometer registers crane travel
speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers
per hour (km/h) The Message Center por
tion of the gauge is used most often to display the
odometer. The Message Center display disap
pears when the ignition is turned off. To view the
display when the ignition is off, press the Mode but
ton in the bottom portion of the gauge. It remains
activated until ten seconds after the button is last
pushed.
Function
Low Fuel Warning
Engine Oil Press Warning
Coolant Temp Alarm
Hydraulic Oil Temp Alarm
Front Air Pressure Alarm
Rear Air Pressure Alarm
Battery Voltage Warning
Message
LOFUEL
OILPSI
H2OTEMP
HYDTEMP
LOAIR1
LOAIR2
VOLTS
Alarm
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Warning Alarms
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back to zero, and then exits to the Normal Opera
tion mode.
Pressing the Mode or Set button during the se
quence halts the sequence and returns the display
to AUTO.
If the instrumentation passes the Auto Test, it is a
good indication that the entire instrumentation sys
tem is functioning properly.
Manual Test Function
Pressing the Mode button while AUTO is dis
played activates the Manual Test function and
causes MANUAL to be displayed. The Manual
Test is the same as the Auto Test except that the
user can select which modules to test.
a. Use the Set button while MANUAL is displayed
to select the module to be tested. The mod
ule's name will appear in the display, starting
with SCU.
b. Press the Set button to start the test, or press
the Mode button to select a different module.
c. To end the test and display the module name,
press the Mode button at any time during the
sequence. The Manual Test sequence is iden
tical to the Auto Test sequence except that the
user must press the Set button to move from
one phase to the next.
Fault Codes
When a device (or ECU) attached to the crane data
bus detects a fault, it can place an active fault code
on the data bus. The active fault code describes a
specific type of failure (for example, low oil pres
sure). Each fault code includes a device fault code
that identifies the device which detected the fault.
Pressing the Set button when FAULTS is dis
played tells the SCU to send a request over the
crane data bus for all devices to send their active
fault codes. During this time the SCU displays
POLLING. After all the active fault codes have
been received, the SCU displays the device fault
codes oneatatime in 3-second intervals. Up to
128 device fault codes can be displayed. Pressing
the Mode or Set button during this time exits the
Fault mode.
Note: A device fault code does not contain actu
al failure data, only the identification of the de
vice that detected the fault.
9. Cigarette Lighter
Push knob in to heat element. The knob will
eject when the element is hot. The ciga
rette lighter can also be used as a power
point for connecting electrical accessories.
CAUTION
Do not connect an accessory to any part of the
crane other than the cigarette lighter. Damage
to the crane's electrical system may result. If
it is necessary to do so, contact your LinkBelt
Distributor.
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14. Park Brake Control Knob
WARNING
Avoid using the park brake to stop the crane in
motion (as a service brake) except in cases of
extreme emergency. Brake wear will not be
distributed evenly and application cannot be
controlled.
To
a.
b.
c.
DANGER
The temperature of the exhaust gas and the
exhaust system components can reach up to
1,200F (650C) during regeneration. An
unexpected failure of the carrier engine or
regeneration system may increase exhaust
gas temperature at the particulate exhaust
filter to as high as 1,650F (900C). This may
result in fire, burn, or explosion hazards,
which may result in personal injury or death.
The crane must be outside and exhaust gas or
exhaust system components must not be
exposed to flammable material or explosive
atmospheres during regeneration.
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WARNING
Do not use the cruise control in heavy traffic or
on roads that are winding, slippery, or un
paved.
Press the bottom part of the switch (resume) mo
mentarily to restore the previously set cruise
speed, if cruise control has been disabled with the
brake or clutch. Holding the bottom part of the
switch down while in cruise control causes the
crane speed to increase. Release of the switch
sets cruise to the higher speed. Momentary press
ing the bottom part of the switch at initiation of
cruise operation will also set the cruise speed.
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20. High Exhaust Temperature Indicator Light
This indicator light will illuminate to alert the
operator that the outlet temperature in the
diesel particulate filter is above 977F
(525C) and the crane is traveling less than 5mph
(8km/h). Refer to the carrier engine manufacturer's
manual for the proper procedures.
DANGER
The temperature of the exhaust gas and the
exhaust system components can reach up to
1,200F (650C) during regeneration. An
unexpected failure of the carrier engine or
regeneration system may increase exhaust
gas temperature at the particulate exhaust
filter to as high as 1,650F (900C). This may
result in fire, burn, or explosion hazards,
which may result in personal injury or death.
The crane must be outside and exhaust gas or
exhaust system components must not be
exposed to flammable material or explosive
atmospheres during regeneration.
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28. Dash Lights Dimmer Switch
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Carrier Engine Idle Shutdown System
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1. Clutch Pedal
1
2
FUSE
INDENTIFICATION
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A 30 AMP-HAZARD LIGHTS
B 15 AMP-ETHER INJECTOR, DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS
C 10 AMP-REMOTE MIRRORS
D
SPARE
E 15 AMP-HORN, DOME LIGHT
F 10 AMP-ROTATING BEACON (OPT.)
G 15 AMP-TURN SIGNAL, BRAKE LIGHTS
H 15 AMP-START & RUN RELAY, CLOCK
J 15 AMP-WIPER, WASHER
K 10 AMP-LIGHTER, SUSP HEIGHT IND
LIGHTS
J
K
L
M
N
P
R
S
CAUTION
T
U
V
W
GOOD
BURNT
1. Fuse Panel
2. Fuses
3. Fuse Designation Label
Figure 1-40
Carrier Fuse Panel
Fuse Panel
The carrier fuse panel is mounted under the carrier cab
dash. A label which designates the electrical circuit
protected by each fuse is near the fuse panel. When
having electrical problems, check these fuses to en
sure they are not burnt. Refer to Figure 1-40. Circuit
Breakers and individual carrier engine fuses are also
mounted under the carrier engine hood, behind the
battery disconnect switches. Refer to Figure 1-49.
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3. Throttle Pedal
Carrier engine speed is controlled by the throttle
pedal. Press down on the throttle pedal to increase
carrier engine speed. Release the throttle pedal to
decrease carrier engine speed.
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A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Clutch Pedal
Service Brake Pedal
Throttle Pedal
Main Transmission Shift Lever
Auxiliary Transmission Shift Lever
Figure 1-41
Main & Auxiliary Transmission Controls
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Dual Switch
Range Selector
With Deep Reduction
Lever/Button in the
OUT/REARWARD
position . . .
Shift LO-1-2-3-4 in
LOW RANGE.
Range Shift . .
Shift 5-6-7-8 in HIGH
RANGE.
Figure 1-43
Transmission High & Low Range Shift Pattern
Figure 1-42
Manual Transmission Shift Control
WHILE IN LOW RANGE
ONLY and shift lever in
LO . . .
LO-LO can be obtained
by moving Deep Reduc
tion Lever/Button to the
IN/FORWARD position.
Figure 1-44
Transmission Deep Reduction Shift Pattern
CAUTION
Do not preselect. When making the shift from
a deep reduction ratio to low range, move the
deep reduction valve from IN to OUT
immediately before making the shift. This is
not a preselect valve and only torque will hold
the deep reduction gear after the button is
moved to the OUT position. The shift
cylinder will make the shift by air as soon as
torque is released.
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Shifting The Main Transmission
The following instructions cover the actual shifting of
the transmission. It is assumed that the operator is fa
miliar with and can successfully coordinate the neces
sary movements of the shift lever and clutch pedal, to
make progressive and selective gear engagements in
either up shifting or down shifting the transmission.
DoubleClutching Procedures
Smooth upshifting and downshifting of the main trans
mission requires doubleclutching. When the operator
is ready to make a shift:
1. Depress the clutch pedal, to disengage the clutch.
2. Move the gear shift lever to neutral.
3. Release the clutch pedal to engage the clutch.
a. Upshifts: Decelerate the carrier engine until
the carrier engine rpm and road speed match.
b. Downshifts: Accelerate the carrier engine until
the carrier engine rpm and road speed match.
Note: By engaging the clutch with the gear
shift lever in the neutral position, the opera
tor is able to control the rpm of the transmis
sion since it is regulated by the carrier en
gine rpm. This procedure enables the op
erator to match the speed of the transmis
sion with the road speed.
4. Quickly depress the clutch pedal to disengage the
clutch and move the gear shift lever to the next gear
speed position.
5. Release the clutch pedal, to engage the clutch.
Dual Switch Range Selector Style Shifter
This style shifter uses two dual position switches to se
lect the shift range of the transmission. Three ranges
are available: Deep Reduction (Lo-Lo), Low Range,
and High Range.
Refer to Figure 1-43 and
Figure 1-44 for the associated shift pattern for each
range.
Up Shifting
There are several patterns of upshifting depending
upon conditions of road and load. Check gear ratios to
determine the best ratio progression for your particular
condition. The following instructions are recom
mended for normal conditions:
1. Move the deep reduction valve to the OUT posi
tion to disengage the deep reduction gears.
2. With the gear shift lever in neutral, the carrier en
gine started and the air system pressure normal,
push the range control lever down to the LOW
range position.
3. Put the auxiliary transmission in 3rd.
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Carrier Engine Brake Operation
Once the carrier engine brake master switch is pressed
to activate the system, operation of the carrier engine
brake is fully automatic. Since the carrier engine brake
depends on the free flow of carrier engine oil for opera
tion, always let the carrier engine warm up before
switching it on. The carrier engine brake can be left on
whenever driving, providing the weather and road con
ditions are favorable.
Figure 1-45
Carrier Engine Brake Switches
WARNING
The carrier engine brake is a vehicle slowing
device. It is not a substitute for the service
braking system. The carrier's service brakes
must be used to bring the crane to a complete
stop.
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Descending A Grade
An explanation of control speed is helpful in under
standing how to use the carrier engine brake while de
scending a grade. Control speed is the constant
speed at which the forces pushing the carrier forward
on a grade are equal to the forces holding it back, with
out using the service brakes. For example, you may be
able to descend a grade safely at 10 mph, without a
carrier engine brake. With the carrier engine brake,
you might be able to descend that same grade at 25
mph, and still remain under control.
Under some circumstances, you may want to come
down a grade at a faster rate than the control speed.
This can be done by selecting a higher gear, or a lower
position on the retarding level switch. However, you
may have to apply your service brakes intermittently to
prevent over speeding the carrier engine and to keep
the vehicle at a safe speed.
WARNING
Frequent use of the service brakes, while de
scending a grade, will cause them to heat up
and reduce their stopping ability. The result
can be dangerous brake fade.
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Since the carrier engine brake is most effective at rated
carrier engine speeds, gear selection is very important.
You obtain maximum retarding power when you use
the lowest possible gear without exceeding the recom
mended carrier engine speed. Refer to the carrier en
gine manufacturer's manual for rated carrier engine
speeds.
There are other circumstances in which you might want
to descend a grade at a rate slower than the control
speed. This is done by selecting a lower gear, one that
will not over speed the carrier engine. You may have to
apply the service brake to obtain the desired lower
speed.
As a general rule for maintaining control speed, esti
mate the gear that you would use to climb the grade.
Usually this is the same gear that can be used for a con
trolled descent with a carrier engine brake.
It's always a good idea to determine if the carrier engine
brake is operational before beginning a long steep de
scent. This can be done by briefly lifting your foot off the
throttle. You will feel the carrier engine brake going into
action.
Slippery Pavement
If the carrier engine brake is new to you, it is recom
mended that it not be use on slick roads until you have
some experience with it on dry pavement.
Since the operation of any vehicle under slippery con
ditions is unpredictable, always have plenty of distance
when testing service brakes or the carrier engine
brake.
When driving on wet or icy pavement, start with the car
rier engine brake master switch in the OFF position
and use the same gear you would normally use under
these conditions. Put the retarding level switch in the
0 position.
Before activating the carrier engine brake ensure that
the vehicle is maintaining traction and stability using
the natural retarding of the carrier engine alone.
If the vehicle is maintaining traction, you may then acti
vate the carrier engine brake by turning on the master
switch. If the drive wheels begin to lock or there is a
fishtail motion, immediately turn off the carrier engine
brake master switch. Don't turn the carrier engine
brake on until road conditions improve.
If there was no tendency for the drive wheels to lose
traction and you desire greater slowing power, move
the control switch to the 1 position. If the drive wheels
tend to lock, immediately switch the carrier engine
brake switch into the 0 position. Do not attempt to
use the 1 or 2 position until road conditions im
prove.
In changing weather conditions, check the proper po
sitioning of the control switch often. Remember: do
not skip a step when operating the retarding level
switch switch. Always go from the 0 position, then to
the 1 position, and then to the 2 position.
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3. Tilt/Telescope Lever
1
2
4
3
1. Horn
2. Ignition Switch
3. Tilt/Telescope Lever
Figure 1-46
Steering Column And Wheel
1. Horn
The button in the center of the steering wheel acti
vates the horn. Press the button to sound the horn.
2. Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is the key operated, conven
tional, automotive type. It controls carrier engine
off/run/start and energizes the instrument panel
gauges in the carrier cab.
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6. Steering Wheel
Turn the steering wheel clockwise for right turns
and counterclockwise for left turns.
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Carrier Cab Seat
The operator's seat in the carrier cab is fully adjustable.
For average conditions, the seat cushion surface
should be level while the operator is seated. The seat
should ride freely up and down, without bottoming out,
during normal crane movement. Refer to Figure 1-47.
Seat back angle and the forward and backward posi
tion of the seat should be adjusted to provide operator
comfort. The seat is adjusted by manual controls.
Note: For optimum comfort and proper seat adjust
ment, the operator should sit back in the seat and
sit erect while making any adjustment.
4
5
1
WARNING
Do not make seat adjustments while crane is
in motion. Properly park crane before making
seat adjustments.
Figure 1-47
Carrier Cab Seat
5. Seat Belt
A seat belt is provided for operator safety while
driving the crane. The seat belt must be used at all
times while driving the crane.
Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher is mounted directly behind the driv
er's seat in the carrier cab. Refer to Figure 1-47. It is
an A B C type fire extinguisher, meaning it is capable of
extinguishing most types of fires. The operator should
be familiar with its location, the clamp mechanism used
to secure it in place, and foremost the operation of the
device. Specific instructions, regarding operation, are
given on the label attached to the fire extinguisher. A
charge indicator on the fire extinguisher monitors the
pressure within the tank. Check the indicator daily to
ensure the fire extinguisher is adequately charged and
ready for use.
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1
1
1. Shutoff Valves
Figure 1-48
Carrier Cab Heater Shutoff Valve
1-48
WARNING
Shutdown the carrier engine and allow the it to
cool before operating the heater shutoff
valve. The valve may be hot and could cause
serious burns.
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OFF ON
BATTERY DISCONNECT
SWITCHES
OFF ON
4
1
5
JUMPER POSTS
12 VOLTS
6
7
3
1. Battery Disconnect Switches
2. Torque Limiter Box
3. Circuit Breakers - Thermal Reset
Figure 1-49
Battery Disconnect, Carrier Engine Fuses, And Remote Jumper Terminals
Figure 1-50
Carrier Engine Diagnostic Connector
Carrier Engine
Connector
Diagnostic
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A
1
2
3
4
5
4. Valve
5. Metering Orifice
6. Carrier Engine Control Module (ECM)
Figure 1-51
Ether Start System
1-50
WARNING
When maintaining or troubleshooting ether
start system, always ensure the area is well
ventilated and away from heat, open flames,
or sparks. Wear goggles to avoid eye injury.
When opening ether fuel line or disconnecting
atomizer, ensure it is pointed away from you.
The ethyl ether fuel used in this system is
extremely flammable, toxic, harmful, and can
be fatal.
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5. Install the protective cap to protect the top of the
valve from dirt after removal.
6. Find the new gasket from the inside of the thread
protective white cap on the new fuel cylinder.
7. Install the new gasket into the valve.
Note: Replace gasket inside of valve each time
a cylinder is replaced. Read the entire cylinder
label for additional information on cylinder and
valve gasket installation.
8. Coat the new cylinder's threads with clean engine
oil.
9. Install the cylinder by turning the cylinder clock
wise until the cylinder dirt and moisture seal oring
contacts the valve.
10. Tighten an additional 1 turns.
Do not
overtighten.
CAUTION
Do
not
overtighten
the
cylinder.
Overtightening may damage the valve or the
cylinder.
Figure 1-52
Ether Injector Relay
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1. Preheater Receptacle
Figure 1-53
Electric Carrier Engine Block Preheater
1-52
WARNING
Areas adjacent to the preheater must be clean
and free of oil and debris to avoid possible fire
hazard.
2. Plug an approved extension chord into the recep
tacle on the left side of the carrier. Plug the other
end into a 110V to 120V electrical source.
Note: Unplug the carrier engine block preheater be
fore starting the carrier engine.
To Stop Electric Carrier Engine Block Heater
1. Unplug preheater cord from electrical source.
2. Store the cord
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Left Rear
Right Rear
Left Front
Right Front
Figure 1-54
Outrigger Controls
WARNING
Pontoons must be attached to outrigger jacks
before crane is set on outriggers. If the
pontoons should settle, the jacks could
disengage from the pontoons, causing a loss
of stability.
2. Remove the pontoons from storage, and attach
one to each outrigger jack.
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OUTRIGGERS
SWITCH MUST BE IN THE BYPASS
POSITION WHEN THE OUTRIGGER
IS REMOVED FROM THE CRANE
AND TO DISCONNECT
OR CONNECT THE OUTRIGGER
HOSES.
ENGAGED
WARNING
BYPASS
8. Using the jack levers on the left side of the front and
rear outrigger boxes, fully extend the jack cylin
ders. Raise or lower the jacks as required to level
the crane.
9. Check that all tires are clear of the ground and pon
toons are not settling.
Figure 1-55
Outrigger Bypass Control Switch
3. Move the outrigger bypass switch, mounted on the
right side of the crane below the oil cooler, to the
ENGAGED position. Refer to Figure 1-55.
WARNING
Do not extend or retract an outrigger beam or
jack unless it is in full view of the operator or a
signal person. Confirm that all personnel and
obstructions are clear from path of machinery.
4. At the right front outrigger box, pull the individual
beam lever to extend the beam. Hold the lever until
beam is fully extended; release lever.
Note: If faster operation is desired, move the
throttle switch to increase carrier engine speed.
5. Repeat step 4 for the other outrigger beams of the
crane until all four beams are fully extended.
WARNING
Outrigger beams must be fully extended
anytime On Outrigger capacities are used.
Do not attempt to make any lifts with an
outrigger beam only partially extended. If an
outrigger cannot be fully extended, On Tire
capacities must be used with outriggers fully
retracted.
6. At the left front outrigger box, pull the right and left
outrigger jack levers alternately until the pontoons
contact the ground; release the lever. Do not ex
tend jacks on opposite side of crane unless a sig
nal person is used.
7. Repeat Step 6 for rear outrigger jacks of crane.
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WARNING
Do not extend or retract an outrigger beam or
jack unless it is in full view of the operator or
signal person. Confirm that all personnel and
obstructions are clear from the path of the
machinery.
Note: If faster operation is desired, move the
throttle switch to increase carrier engine speed.
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6. Repeat step 5 for the rear outrigger jacks. The
jacks must be in full view of the operator unless a
signal person is used.
7. Push an individual beam lever to retract the beam.
Hold the lever until the beam is fully retracted; re
lease lever.
8. Repeat step 7 for retracting all outrigger beams on
the crane.
9. Remove and store all pontoons in the brackets pro
vided.
ENGINE
THROTTLE
SWITCH UP
TO RETRACT
JACK
SWITCH TO
INCREASE OR
DECREASE
ENGINE SPEED
SWITCH DOWN
TO EXTEND
1. Throttle Switch
2. Bumper Outrigger Control Switch
Figure 1-56
Bumper Outrigger Control Switch
WARNING
Always stand in clear view of the outrigger
jack when operating it. Confirm that nothing is
in the path of it to avoid personal injury or
damage to the crane.
3. Push the bumper outrigger control switch down to
extend the cylinder. Hold the switch until the pon
toon rests firmly on a solid surface and the hydrau
lic system goes over relief. Release the lever.
CAUTION
Always level the crane on the main outriggers
before extending the bumper outrigger.
Failure to do so could result in structural
damage to the crane as the bumper outrigger
alone will not properly support the weight of
the crane.
1. Level the crane on the four main outriggers.
2. Pin the pontoon to the bumper outrigger jack.
CAUTION
The bumper outrigger must be retracted
before the main outriggers. It alone will not
properly support the weight of the crane.
The bumper outrigger pontoon must be
removed from the outrigger jack and stored
before any travel.
1. Push the bumper outrigger control switch up and
hold until cylinder is fully retracted.
2. Remove and properly store the pontoon.
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4
5
3
2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Outrigger Beam
Cotter Pin & Lock Pin
Jack Cylinder
Lock Valve
Shackle
1
1
1. Pin Lock
2. Capscrew & Washer
Figure 1-57
Tilting Left Front Jack Cylinder
Figure 1-58
Front Outrigger Box Pin Lock
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WARNING
Outrigger jack cylinders must be supporting
the weight of the outrigger box only. Failure to
properly support outrigger box before
retracting hydraulic pin cylinder can result in
personal injury and/or crane damage.
6. Extend both jack cylinders until they just contact
the ground and are supporting the weight of the
outrigger box only. If ground is soft use mats under
outrigger jacks.
7. Remove the pin locks from both the front hydraulic
pin cylinders. Refer to Figure 1-58. Store the
locks on the tapped blocks on the outrigger box.
8. At both the front outrigger stations, lift the hydraulic
pin cylinder locking lever to unlock the pin cylinder.
Refer to Figure 1-54. Retract both hydraulic pin
cylinders. At this point the entire weight of the out
rigger box is on the jacks.
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Note: It may be necessary to raise and/or lower
the jack cylinder slightly to relieve the pressure
on hydraulic pin cylinder.
9. Slowly and carefully retract both outrigger jacks
until both pairs of rollers on the outrigger box
moves down into the tracks under the carrier. Do
not fully retract jack cylinders at this time. Leave
them just contacting the ground.
10. Remove cotter pin and lock pin from beam and
jack cylinder. Refer to Figure 1-57.
WARNING
Stand clear of jack cylinder during this
procedure. Cylinder may tilt out rapidly
causing an injury.
11. Slowly and carefully extend left outrigger beam un
til jack cylinder tilts out away from the carrier.
12. Install lock pin and cotter pin into beam.
13. Fully retract both jacks. Remove pontoon on right
outrigger jack and properly store it on the carrier.
14. Shutdown the carrier engine or move the outrigger
bypass switch, mounted on the right side of the
crane below the oil cooler, to the BYPASS posi
tion. Refer to Figure 1-55.
WARNING
Relieve hydraulic pressure before removing or
installing any outrigger circuit hydraulic hose.
Move the outrigger bypass switch to the
BYPASS position or shutdown carrier engine.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
15. Remove the power beyond hose from the power
beyond port and connect it to the pressure port on
the outrigger coupler. Remove tank hose from tank
coupler. Install pressure hose to the power beyond
port on the carrier coupler. Install dust plugs and
caps to the open ports and lines to prevent con
tamination of the system. Refer to Figure 1-59.
16. Attach a sling to the shackle on the right jack cylin
der. Connect the sling to the live mast, the 10 ft
(3.05m) self assembly section with lifting sheaves,
or an appropriate lifting device.
WARNING
When using the live mast as a boom or the 10 ft
(3.05m) self assembly section with lifting
sheaves to handle the outrigger boxes,
always refer to the Crane Rating Manual to
ensure lifting capacities are not exceeded.
17. Lift the outrigger box until the right pair of rollers
clear the stops at the end of the tracks.
18. Slowly slide the outrigger box along the tracks until
the left front roller contacts the stop at the end of
the track on the right side of the carrier.
19. Lower box to ground or skid and remove sling from
shackle on jack cylinder and reattach it to both
slots on the top of the outrigger box. Refer to
Figure 1-59.
20. Lift the outrigger box until the left pair of rollers clear
the stop at the end of the tracks. Place and secure
outrigger box on a sturdy skid.
21. Lift outrigger box away from crane and onto a
transport crane.
22. Before transporting the crane ensure all hydraulic
hoses and mounting pins are secure.
WARNING
When using the live mast as a boom or the 10 ft
(3.05m) self assembly section with lifting
sheaves to handle the outrigger boxes,
always refer to the Crane Rating Manual to
ensure lifting capacities are not exceeded.
3. Lift the outrigger box off the transport crane and
set it down on the right side of the carrier, position
ing it for installation. Lift the box enough to align the
left pair of rollers of the box with the tracks under
the right side of the carrier.
4. Taking care not to damage the tilted left jack cylin
der, position left pair of rollers in the tracks, and set
right end of outrigger box on the ground or skids.
5. Remove the slings from the outrigger box and rig
the sling to the shackle on the right outrigger jack.
6. Carefully lift right end of the outrigger box, off the
ground enough to allow the tilted left jack cylinder
to clear the bottom of the carrier frame.
7. Slowly and carefully slide the outrigger box along
the tracks until the left rear roller just contacts the
stop on the left side of the track.
8. Slowly lower the right end of the outrigger box,
making sure the right pair of rollers are inside the
stops at the right end of the tracks. Remove the
sling from the right jack cylinder.
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7
6
7
8
8
9
10
Right Side
7
11
15
15
13
12
16
14
16
11
14
Front of Machine
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Tank Hose
Power Beyond Hose
Right Rollers
Removal Tracks
9.
10.
11.
12.
Pressure Port
Right Front Outrigger Jack
Slots (For Lifting Slings)
Right Hydraulic Pin Cylinder
Figure 1-59
Front Outrigger Box Assembly
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13.
14.
15.
16.
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9. Shutdown the carrier engine or move the outrigger
bypass switch, mounted on the right side of the
crane below the oil cooler, to the BYPASS posi
tion. Refer to Figure 1-55.
20. Install the pin locks to both the hydraulic pin cylin
ders. Refer to Figure 1-58.
WARNING
WARNING
Relieve hydraulic system pressure before
removing or installing any outrigger circuit
hydraulic hose. Move the outrigger bypass
switch to the BYPASS position or shutdown
carrier engine. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury.
10. Remove power beyond hose from the pressure
port and remove pressure hose from power be
yond port. Connect the power beyond hose to the
power beyond port. Connect the pressure hose to
the pressure port and tank hose to the tank port.
Refer to Figure 1-59.
11. If carrier engine was shutdown, properly start carri
er engine and allow the system pressure to reach
normal operating range.
12. Move the outrigger bypass switch, mounted on the
right side of the crane below the oil cooler, to the
ENGAGED position. Refer to Figure 1-55.
13. At the left control station, extend the left outrigger
beam enough to gain access to the lock pin. Refer
to Figure 1-57.
14. Remove the lock pin from the outrigger beam.
15. Slowly extend the left jack cylinder until it just con
tacts the ground. If the soil is soft, use mats under
the the jack cylinder.
WARNING
All outrigger jacks and beams must be fully
retracted before hydraulic pin cylinder is
retracted. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury and/or crane injury.
5. Lift the cylinder lock lever to unlock the hydraulic
pin cylinder. Refer to Figure 1-54. Retract hy
draulic pin cylinder.
6. Shutdown the carrier engine or move the outrigger
bypass switch, mounted on the right side of the
crane below the oil cooler, to the BYPASS posi
tion. Refer to Figure 1-55.
WARNING
Stand clear of jack cylinder during this
procedure.
Cylinder may tilt up rapidly
causing an injury.
16. Slowly retract the left outrigger beam until tilted cyl
inder pivots up into the vertical position. Install lock
pin and cotter pin.
17. Fully retract left outrigger jack and install pontoons
to both outrigger jacks.
18. Extend both jack cylinders to raise the box up off
the tracks until the pin alignment wedges on the
outrigger box contact the carrier frame. Refer to
Figure 1-59. If the soil is soft, use mats under the
jack cylinder.
19. Pull the hydraulic pin control lever to extend the cyl
inder pin through the carrier mounting lug eyes.
Do this on both sides of carrier. Stand in clear view
of cylinder pin while extending.
WARNING
Relieve hydraulic system pressure before
removing or installing any outrigger circuit
hydraulic hose. Move the outrigger bypass
switch to the BYPASS position or shutdown
carrier engine. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury.
7. Remove power beyond and tank hose from their
ports on the carrier. Remove pressure hose from
outrigger box port and connect it to the power be
yond port on the carrier. Install power beyond hose
to the pressure port on the outrigger box. Always
match up and mate the dust caps and plugs from
all the quick disconnect fittings to keep them clean
for future use. Refer to Figure 1-60.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
Right Side
Front of Machine
1. Tank Port
2. Power Beyond Port
3. Pressure Hose
4. Pressure Port
5. Power Beyond Hose
6. Tank Hose
Figure 1-60
Rear Outrigger Box Assembly
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7. Lifting Shackles
8. Mounting Pins
9. Hydraulic Pin Cylinder
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OUTRIGGER PIN PULLER
1. Pin Lock
2. Capscrew & Washer
Figure 1-61
Rear Outrigger Box Pin Lock
WARNING
When using the live mast as a boom or the 10 ft
(3.05m) self assembly section with lifting
sheaves to handle the outrigger boxes,
always refer to the Crane Rating Manual to
ensure lifting capacities are not exceeded.
8. Using the live mast, 10 ft (3.05m) self assembly
section with lifting sheaves, or an appropriate lift
ing device, rig a sling to lifting shackles on top of
outrigger box.
9. Lift the outrigger box up and away from the crane.
Place and secure outrigger box on a sturdy skid.
10. Place and secure outrigger box onto a transport
crane.
11. Before transporting the crane confirm that all hy
draulic hoses and mounting pins are secure.
WARNING
When using the live mast as a boom or the 10 ft
(3.05m) self assembly section with lifting
sheaves to handle the outrigger boxes,
always refer to the Crane Rating Manual to
ensure lifting capacities are not exceeded.
3. Using the live mast, 10 ft (3.05m) self assembly
section with lifting sheaves, or an appropriate lift
ing device, lift the outrigger box off the transport
crane and set it down to the rear of the carrier, posi
tioning it for installation.
WARNING
Relieve hydraulic system pressure before
removing or installing any outrigger circuit
hydraulic hose. Move the outrigger bypass
switch to the BYPASS position or shutdown
carrier engine. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury.
6. Connect power beyond and tank hoses to power
beyond and tank ports on the carrier. Connect the
pressure hose to the pressure port on the outrigger
box. Install all dust plugs to any open port.
7. Properly start carrier engine and allow the system
pressure to reach normal operating range.
8. Move the outrigger bypass switch, mounted on the
right side of the crane below the oil cooler, to the
ENGAGED position. Refer to Figure 1-55.
9. Pull the hydraulic pin cylinder control lever to ex
tend the cylinder pin through the carrier mounting
lug eyes.
WARNING
Outrigger pin locks must be installed to the
hydraulic pin cylinders to prevent accidental
pin removal.
10. Install the pin locks on each end of the hydraulic
pin cylinder. Refer to Figure 1-61.
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1
5
1.
2.
3.
4.
Right Side of
Carrier Cab Dash
3
7
Figure 1-62
Lift Axle Controls
it and adjust the air pressure so the lift axle will carry the
proper amount of the load.
Lift Axle
The crane can be equipped with a lift axle. The lift axle
is a third rear axle, mounted in front of the standard tan
dem rear axles. The lift axle is used to help distribute
weight in order to meet road weight limitation laws.
Note: When using the lift axle, observe all local
road weight laws.
The lift axle can be raised off the road and carried with
out any load on it, or it can be properly lowered and set
to carry a specific amount of load. When the lift axle is
not required to distribute weight, lift the axle. When the
lift axle is needed for weight distribution, properly lower
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WARNING
The lift axle must be in the raised position
when making lifts on tires or during off
highway travel.
Traveling the crane off
highway with the lift axle in the lowered
position may damage the lift axle. Making lifts
on tires with the lift axle in the lowered
position will affect the crane stability which
may cause the crane to tip.
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To Raise the Lift Axle
1. Properly park the crane, shift the transmission to
neutral, and engage the park brake. Keep the car
rier engine running for air supply.
2. Locate the lift axle control switch in the lift axle con
trol box on the left side of the carrier. Refer to
Figure 1-62.
Note: The crane may be equipped with a control
switch on the carrier cab dash. This switch may
also be used to operate the lift axle but only if
the ground control switch is in the DOWN
position.
3. Move the control switch to the UP (raise) position
and allow the lift axle to fully raise.
CAUTION
Do not use the lift axle for off highway travel.
The lift axle must be used for on highway
travel only. Damage to the lift axle may occur
when using the lift axle during off highway
travel.
CAUTION
Properly adjust the amount of air pressure in
the lift axle system as indicated on the air
pressure gauge. Too low of a pressure allows
the lift axle to carry too small of an amount of
the load. Too high of a pressure allows the lift
axle to carry too much of the load. Either case
will cause the lift axle to be ineffective and
could cause major crane damage.
2. Locate the lift axle control switch in the lift axle con
trol box on the left side of the carrier. Refer to
Figure 1-62.
Note: The crane may be equipped with a control
switch on the carrier cab dash. This switch may
also be used to operate the lift axle but only if
the ground control switch is in the DOWN
position and one is assured that the air pressure
is properly adjusted by the pressure adjustment
knob in the control box.
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5
8
9
6
4
3
10
1
11
2
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Sun Visor
Control Console 1
Bubble Level
Control Panel 1
Boom Hoist Control Lever
Control Panel 2
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Cab Fan
Winch Drum Brake Pedals
Gate Lock Lever
Swing Lock Control Lever
Throttle Pedal
Backstop Cylinders Control Lever
Figure 1-63
Upper Operator's Cab Controls
WARNING
Read and understand all Operating Safety
instructions in this Operator's Manual before
attempting to operate the crane. This crane
should only be operated by a qualified
operator who has read and understood this
entire Operator's Manual.
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3. Rear Drum Free Mode Indicator Light
FREE MODE
3RD
FRONT
REAR
12
6
11
7
10
TWO BLOCK
RELEASE
ON
BOOM RAISING
OVER RIDE
RELEASE
OFF
OFF
OFF
3RD
FRONT
REAR
ON
BOOM HOIST
9
1. Live Mast Indicator Light
2. Front Drum Free Mode In
dicator Light
3. Rear Drum Free Mode In
dicator Light
4. Crane Monitoring System
Display
5. Backstop Cylinder Pres
sure Gauge
6. Systems Override Switch
8
7. Systems Override Indica
tor Light
8. Boom Hoist Drum Lock
Switch
9. Drum Lock Switches
10. Two Block Switch
11. Boom Hoist Limit Over
ride Switch
12. Boom Hoist Limit Alarm
Indicator Light
Figure 1-64
Upper Operator's Cab Control Console 1
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2
LOW
CRANE
HEATER INDICATOR
LUFFER
1. PreHeater Indicator
STARTER
LUFFER
STARTER
HIGH
LIGHTER
THROTTLE
LIGHTER
CER3056
1. PreHeater Indicator
2. Luffer/Crane Mode Key
Switch
Figure 1-65
Upper Operator's Cab Control Console 2
1-66
5. Cigarette Lighters
Push knob in to heat element. The knob will pop up
when the element is hot.
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Upper Operator's Cab Control
Panel 1
WORKING LIGHT
LO
FRONT WIPER
HI
OFF
HEATER
ROOF WIPER
FAN
6
LOWER JACK CYLINDER
PUMP CONTROL
10
IN
OUT
LEFT
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
CAUTION
Do not operate pump control system on the fly.
Move all control levers to idle before operating
pump control system. Failure to do so could
cause serious loss of control of the load.
The hydraulic control system employs a two speed
pump which can be utilized to provide the operator
with two speeds of crane operation. The low speed
offers the operator more precise movement of the
load, while the high speed gives optimum produc
tivity. This toggle switch is used to activate the sys
tem. An indicator light adjacent to the switch illumi
nates when the system is in the low speed mode.
The crane will operate in the high speed mode at all
times when this switch is in the down position.
RIGHT
Figure 1-66
Upper Operator's Cab Control Panel 1
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ENGINE
WARNING
DRUM
INDICATOR
10
00 0 0 0
TEMP
5
FUEL
6
9
OIL TEMP
1. Service Monitor
7. Hydraulic Oil Pressure
2. Engine Warning Light
Gauge
3. Drum Rotation Indicator
8. Hydraulic Oil Temperature
Switch
Gauge
4. Drum Rotation Indicator Light 9. Engine Water Temperature
5. Engine Fuel Level Gauge
Gauge
6. Tachometer
10.Hour Meter
Figure 1-67
Upper Operator's Cab Control Panel 2
1. Service Monitor
Eight individual indicator lights are contained in
this one gauge. Refer to Figure 1-68. The ap
propriate indicator light will illuminate for any of the
following conditions:
a. Upper engine oil filter is being bypassed
b. Low battery charging voltage
c. Upper engine air cleaner clogged
d. Swing (Park) brake applied
e. Low upper engine oil pressure
f. Low battery electrolyte level
g. Low control pressure - Not Used
h. Low upper engine coolant level
6. Tachometer
The tachometer registers upper engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm). Refer to the upper
engine manufacturer's manual for suggested op
erating speeds.
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00 0 00
OIL TEMP
TEMP
FUEL
Figure 1-68
Service Monitor
1. Hand Throttle
2. Throttle Pedal
Figure 1-69
Upper Engine Throttle Controls
WARNING
Read and understand all Operating Safety
instructions in this Operator's Manual before
attempting to operate the crane. This crane
should only be operated by a qualified
operator who has read and understood this
entire Operator's Manual.
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To Lower The Boom
1. Refer to the Crane Rating Manual for proper crane
set up based on load radius, working area, etc.
CAUTION
82
Boom
Angle
2
1. Limit Switch
2. Boom Foot Pin
Figure 1-70
Boom Hoist Limit Switch
CAUTION
WARNING
Use a minimum of 4 parts of hoist line and a
3,500 lb (1 589kg) hook block on all booms
50-100 ft (15.25-30.5m). Live mast can
overhaul boom at short radii.
Serious
personal injury and/or crane damage could
occur.
To Raise The Boom
1. Refer to the Crane Rating Manual for proper crane
set up based on load radius, working area, etc.
2. Check that the drum lock switch is in the ON posi
tion. (The boom hoist pawl will ratchet allowing the
boom to raise.)
3. With the upper engine at idle, move the pump con
trol system switch on the control panel to the de
sired position (high or low speed).
4. Pull the boom hoist control lever toward the opera
tor to raise the boom. If desired, increase the up
per engine throttle to speed up the boom.
5. After reaching the desired boom angle, throttle
down and slowly move the boom hoist control lever
to the neutral position to stop the boom.
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4
WORKING LIGHT
LO
FRONT WIPER
HI
OFF
HEATER
ROOF WIPER
3
FAN
13
14
5
PUMP CONTROL
6
IN
OUT
LEFT
RIGHT
8
FREE MODE
3RD
FRONT
REAR
12
11
10
20
9
15
16
17
18
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AUTO BRAKE/FREE FALL SELECTOR SWITCH.
Fully depress and latch the drum brake pedals in
the fully applied position before operating the
selector switch.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
RELEASE
ON
RELEASE
OFF
OFF
3RD
FRONT
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
OVER RIDE
OFF
REAR
ON
OFF
19
BOOM HOIST
Figure 1-71
Crane System Controls
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2nd Speed
1st Speed
Raising
Neutral
1st Speed
2nd Speed
Lowering
0
0
Figure 1-73
Two Speed Drum Control Levers
Figure 1-72
Boom Angle Indicator - Mechanical Type
The brake system for the front and rear drums has two
modes of operation. Drum brakes can be selected to
operate in an automatic or manual mode. When the
toggle switch on the drum control lever panel is in the
AUTO BRAKE MODE position, the drum brake ap
plies automatically anytime the control lever is in the
neutral position. When it is in the FREE MODE posi
tion, the drum brake must be manually applied using
the brake pedal(s) on the upper operator's cab floor.
The following procedures give instructions for raising
and lowering the load based on the the type of brake
system used. However, variations in load and job site
conditions may require adaptations to these general
procedures. Crane operations are to be performed
only by a qualified operator who has read and fully un
derstands the entire content of this Operator's Manual.
WARNING
The weight of the load must be known before
making a lift. Compare the load weight to the
appropriate capacity chart in the Crane Rating
Manual to ensure compliance with capacity
ratings. Compare the load weight to the Wire
Rope Capacity Chart in the Crane Rating
Manual to determine the number of parts of
line required to lift the load. Rig and set up the
crane to ensure compliance with both the
crane and Wire Rope Capacity Charts.
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4. Check that the drum lock switch is in the AUTO
BRAKE MODE position. (The drum pawl will
ratchet allowing the load to be lifted.)
5. Fully apply and latch the drum brake foot pedal on
the upper operator's cab floor.
6. Move the drum brake mode toggle switch on the
drum control lever panel to the AUTO BRAKE
MODE position. Check to see that the free mode
indicator light on the control console is off.
7. Unlatch and release the drum brake pedal.
WARNING
Do not lift a load to the point where the hook
block, hook ball, or load contacts the head
machinery. Two blocking could damage the
hook block, hook ball, and/or the head
machinery, allowing the load to fall. Always
keep the hook block, hook ball, and load a
safe distance from the boom.
8. To Raise The Load: Slowly pull back on the con
trol lever. If desired, increase the upper engine
throttle to speed up the winch once the load begins
to move. After the load reaches the desired height,
throttle down and slowly move the control lever to
the neutral position to stop the load.
To Hold The Load: With the control lever in the neu
tral position, fully apply and latch the drum brake foot
pedal. Check to see that the drum lock switch on the
control console is in the ON position.
CAUTION
Do not lower the load when the drum pawl is
applied as damage to the drum may result.
To Lower The Load: Unlatch and fully release the
drum brake foot pedal. Move the drum lock switch
on the control console to the OFF position.
Note: It may be necessary to raise the load
slightly to allow the drum pawl to release when
lowering the load.
Slowly move the control lever forward. If desired,
increase the upper engine throttle to speed up the
winch once the load begins to move. After the load
reaches the desired height, throttle down and
slowly move the control lever to the neutral position
to stop the load.
WARNING
Do not lift a load to the point where the hook
block, hook ball, or load contacts the head
machinery. Two blocking could damage the
hook block, hook ball, and/or the head
machinery, allowing the load to fall. Always
keep the hook block, hook ball, and load a
safe distance from the boom.
7. To Raise The Load: Pull back on the control lever
while slowly releasing the drum brake foot pedal. If
desired, increase the upper engine throttle to
speed up the winch once the load begins to move.
After the load reaches the desired height, throttle
down and slowly apply the drum brake pedal while
moving the control lever to the neutral position.
To Hold The Load: With the control lever in the
neutral position, fully apply and latch the drum
brake foot pedal. Check to see that the drum lock
switch on the control console is in the AUTO
BRAKE MODE position.
CAUTION
Do not lower the load when the drum pawl is
applied as damage to the drum may result.
To Lower The Load: Move the drum lock switch
on the control console to the OFF position.
Note: It may be necessary to raise the load
slightly to allow the drum pawl to release when
lowering the load.
With the control lever in neutral, slowly release the
drum brake foot pedal and allow the load to lower
slowly. The speed at which the load falls is regu
lated by the pressure applied to the drum brake
pedal. After the load reaches the desired height,
slowly apply the drum brake pedal and bring the
load to a complete stop. Engage the drum pawl by
moving the drum lock switch to the ON position.
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00000
ENGINE
WARNING
DRUM
INDICATOR
OIL TEMP
TEMP
00000
TEMP
OIL TEMP
FUEL
2
Swing Left
FUEL
3
Swing Right
Brake
1. Drum Indicators
2. Drum Indicator Light
3. Drum Indicator Switch
Figure 1-74
Drum Rotation Indicator
Released
When the
mark is pressed,
DANGER
Keep clear of swinging
upper to prevent serious
bodily injury.
Upper Horn
The upper horn button is on the swing control lever.
Refer to Figure 1-75. To sound the horn, press the
button.
Swing Operation
Rotation of the upper over the carrier is controlled by
the swing control lever, swing (park) brake switch, and
swing control lever. The system also incorporates a
swing alarm which sounds anytime the swing control
lever is moved out of the neutral position. Refer to
Figure 1-75.
The swing control lever, to the left of the operator on the
control console, operates the swing function. Move the
control lever forward to swing left; move it back to swing
right. The swing (park) brake switch is also on the same
control lever along with the upper horn button.
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1. Swing Lever
2. Swing Brake Release Switch
3. Horn Switch
Figure 1-75
Swing Controls
CAUTION
Do not apply swing (park) brake with the
upper in motion. This practice will result in
damage to the swing mechanism. Stop the
swinging upper by slowly engaging the swing
control lever in the opposite direction to that
which started the swing. Apply the swing
(park) brake only after the upper comes to a
complete stop.
Use the swing (park) brake for holding the upper, in any
position, over the carrier during normal, stationary
crane operations and anytime the upper operator's
cab is left unattended. The electrically activated swing
(park) brake is applied using the rocker switch on the
top of the swing control lever. Refer to Figure 1-75.
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Disengaged
Engaged
Figure 1-77
Two Position House Lock Control Lever
1. Needle Valve
Figure 1-76
Swing Brake Lock Out
CAUTION
WARNING
Do not operate the crane with the swing brake
locked out. Always unlock the swing brake
before operating the crane. Swing brake will
not function when the swing brake is locked
out.
Do not allow the upper to swing with the upper
counterweights installed when the crane is on
tires. Lower the upper counterweights to the
carrier deck and secure them to prevent
tipping or remove them from the crane. Crane
will tip causing serious personal injury and/or
major equipment damage.
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To Swing The Upper
1. Compare the boom configuration and length to the
appropriate capacity chart in the Crane Rating
Manual. Position the boom safely within the limits
specified on the capacity chart in the Crane Rating
Manual.
DANGER
All personnel and equipment must be out of
the path of the rotating upper. Failure to do so
will result in serious personal injury or major
equipment damage.
Swing slowly and cautiously. Watch for
centrifugal force.
Out swing of a load
increases the load radius and thus decreases
capacity. Load out swing may result in tipping
or damaging the crane.
2. Check that the two position house lock control
lever is in the ENGAGED position.
3. Move swing (park) brake rocker switch, on the
swing control lever, to the OFF position. Check to
see that the swing (park) brake indicator light on
the service monitor is off.
4. Disengage the two position house lock using the
control lever below the operator's seat.
Note: In order to disengage the two position
house lock, it may be necessary to swing the
upper slightly in one direction or the other to
ease the pressure on the two position house
lock pin, allowing it to release.
CAUTION
Do not engage the two position house lock or
brake with the upper in motion. This practice
will result in damage to the swing mechanism.
Stop the swinging upper by easing the swing
control lever in the opposite direction to that
which started the swing. Engage the two
position house lock only after the upper
comes to a complete stop.
6. After coming to a complete stop, apply the swing
(park) brake and two position house lock as desired.
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Figure 1-79
Internal Light Bar
Figure 1-78
Digital Display Unit
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3
Jib Head
Boom Head
Figure 1-80
AntiTwo Block System
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CAUTION
Do not allow the load to spin out of control
when hoisting. The antitwo block weight may
become entangled with the wire rope and
could damage the antitwo block system, wire
rope, or boom. Use rotation resistant wire
rope during single part line hoisting
applications, especially when long fall lifts
are involved.
The added feature of hydraulic function limiters prevent
the operator from continuing crane functions which will
cause a two block situation to occur. The crane func
tions of winch up and boom down are disabled when
the antitwo block weight is lifted. These functions will
remain disabled until the two block situation is cor
rected or the override switch on the computer is util
ized.
The main boom head will always have a head machin
ery switch and weight if the crane is equipped with an
antitwo block system. Each of the added attachments
used on the crane must employ a head machinery
switch, proper cable connections, and weight in order
for that particular attachment to be monitored by the
system.
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OFF
A/C
LO
HI
1. Off Switch
2. A/C On Switch
3. Vent Selection Switches
COOL
WARM
Figure 1-81
Air Conditioner Controls
1. Off Switch
Pushing this switch will stop the air flow from the
vents.
2. A/C On Switch
Push this switch to turn the air conditioner ON or
OFF. The indicator light above the switch will illu
minate to indicate that the air conditioner is ON.
Note: If the outside temperature reaches zero,
the compressor cannot be started even if the
A/C ON switch is pressed.
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1. Height Adjustment Lever
2. Seat Release Lever
3. Seat Back Release Lever
2
1
1
1. Operation Position
2. Stop Position
Figure 1-82
Operator's Seat
Figure 1-83
Gate Lock Lever
Operator's Seat
This 6-way adjustable seat is controlled by manual
controls. Refer to Figure 1-82.
Height Adjustment
To adjust the seat height, rotate the knob on the seat
bracket.
Forward/Backward Adjustment
To move the seat forward or backward, move the seat
release lever to the left and hold. Position the seat as
desired and release the lever to lock the seat in place.
WARNING
The gate lock lever should not be placed in the
STOP position when operating the crane.
This could cause the automatic drum brakes
to not adjust correctly, causing the load to fall.
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BreakIn Period
Operate a new crane at half throttle for the first twenty
(20) hours of operation. A breakin period under mod
erate loads will assist in providing long, troublefree per
formance.
Engine
Check fuel, oil, and cooling systems for proper fluid
levels in the upper and carrier engines. Check for
leaks. Repair or fill as required. Refer to engine manu
facturer's manual(s) for additional details.
General Inspection
Visually inspect the entire crane for loose or missing
cotter pins or bolts, or damaged chords or lattices.
Check for oil or fluid leaks. Make repairs as needed.
Electrical System
Check the operation of all lights, windshield wipers,
horns, turn signals, etc. Repair as needed.
Carrier Brakes
Gear Cases
Visually inspect all gear cases for leaks or damage. If
leaks or damage exist, repair and fill case to proper lu
brication level.
Hydraulic System
Start the carrier engine and allow the air system pres
sure to reach its normal operating range, 100-120 psi
(690-827kPa). Check park brake and service brake
operations. Adjust or repair as needed.
Controls
DANGER
Fuel System
Drain any accumulated water from the fuel system by
opening the petcock on the bottom of the fuel tank. Al
low all the water to drain from the tank into an appropri
ate container until clean diesel fuel begins to flow from
the drain. Close the petcock and properly dispose of
the contaminated water.
Lubrication
Lubricate the crane as outlined in Section 2 of this Op
erator's Manual.
Note: Operators may have nothing to do with lubri
cation or maintenance of the crane, but it could be
advantageous for them to be familiar with it. Knowl
edge of preventive maintenance makes the opera
tor more aware of malfunctions in the crane so re
pairs can be made with a minimum of downtime.
Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher is mounted in the upper rear of the
upper operator's cab. Refer to Figure 1-63. It is an
ABC type fire extinguisher, meaning it is capable of ex
tinguishing most types of fires. The operator should be
familiar with it's location, the clamp mechanism used to
secure it in place, and the operation of the device. Spe
cific instructions, regarding operation, are given on the
label attached on the fire extinguisher. A charge indica
tor on the fire extinguisher monitors the pressure within
the tank. Check the indicator daily to ensure the fire ex
tinguisher is adequately charged and ready for use.
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Engine Starting Procedure
Before attempting to start the engine(s), the operator
should carefully read and understand the engine start
ing instructions in the engine manufacturer's man
ual(s) and this Operator's Manual. Attempting to start
or run the engine(s) before studying these instructions
may result in engine(s) damage. The operator should
learn and obey all applicable Rules of the Road and if
not already a competent driver, obtain instructions to
attain these necessary skills. With crane fully serviced
and the operator familiar with all gauges, switches, and
controls, and having read and fully understood this en
tire Operator's Manual and the engine manufacturer's
manual(s), start the desired engine using one of the fol
lowing procedures:
WARNING
Diesel exhaust fumes can be
harmful. Start and operate
engine(s) in a well ventilated
area. If it is necessary to
operate in an enclosed area,
vent the exhaust to the
outside. Properly maintain
the exhaust system to its
original design.
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start in 30 seconds, release the ignition switch and
allow the starter motor to cool a few minutes before
trying to start the upper engine again. If the upper
engine fails to start after four attempts, refer to the
upper engine manufacturer's manual for instruc
tions.
8. Warm Up - Run the upper engine at low throttle
with no load while upper engine is warming up.
Observe the following instruments for proper indi
cations:
a. Service Monitor - Eight individual indicator
lights are contained in this one gauge. The ap
propriate indicator will illuminate for any one of
the following conditions:
- Engine oil filter is being bypassed
- Low engine oil pressure
- High engine coolant temperature
- Low engine coolant level
- Swing brake applied
- Low battery electrolyte level
- Low charging voltage at battery
- Restricted air flow at engine air cleaner
b. Hydraulic Oil Temperature Gauge - In cold
weather, do not operate the crane until the hy
draulic oil temperature registers in the green
area of the gauge. If the crane is equipped with
a manually operated oil cooler bypass valve
instead of an automatic one, it may be neces
sary to bypass the oil cooler then warm the oil
by operating the crane with no load for a short
period of time. Once the oil reaches operating
temperature, bypass the oil cooler, as re
quired, in order to maintain the operating tem
perature.
9. When the upper engine has thoroughly warmed
up, after all pressures and temperatures are within
operating ranges, and all daily checks have been
made, the crane is ready for operation.
Engine Shutdown
Carrier Engine Shutdown Procedure
1. Throttle the carrier engine back to idle. Engage the
park brake and shift the transmission to neutral.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
3. Remove ignition keys from both cabs and lock the
doors if the crane is to be left unattended.
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Crane Operation
Cranes are used primarily for making heavy lifts. In or
der to do this properly, certain procedures must be fol
lowed. The following is a suggested procedure for
making typical lifts:
1. Determine the weight to be lifted. Remember to
add the weight of the hook block, hook ball, slings,
rigging, jib, etc. Determine height to which the
load must be lifted.
2. Refer to the Crane Rating Manual. Find the short
est boom length and load radius that will accom
plish the job.
3. Do not swing the upper while on tires, use outrig
gers. Position the crane so a minimum swing is
necessary.
4. The crane must be supported by a firm, level sur
face before starting to lift. All capacities in the
Crane Rating Manual are based on the crane being
level in all directions. If the crane is not level, out
swing or side swing of the load will greatly reduce
lifting capacities and could cause crane damage or
an accident. If the ground is soft, use mats.
5. If outriggers are used, the following points must be
observed:
a. The outrigger beams must be fully extended to
lift the loads shown in the Crane Rating Manu
al. Serious reductions in lifting capacity will re
sult if beams are not fully extended, and this
could lead to serious crane damage or an acci
dent. Do not operate with partially extended
outrigger beams.
b. Outrigger pontoons must be on solid, smooth
footing, flush with the ground (no hills or val
leys under pontoons), otherwise pontoons
may be damaged or destroyed. If there is any
doubt, use mats.
c. All capacities listed for the crane on outriggers
are based on the outrigger jacks being used to
raise the crane so that all tires are clear of the
ground and the crane level. A bubble level is
provided in the upper operator's cab to assist
the operator in determining when the crane is
level.
d. The bumper outrigger must be properly set af
ter setting the four main outriggers.
6. When making lifts on tires, all tires must be inflated
to pressures as listed on the Tire Inflation Label. Do
not make lifts which exceed capacities listed in the
Crane Rating Manual.
7. Raise the boom and swing over the load.
8. Lower the hook block or hook ball and fasten it to
the load. The following points must be observed:
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During Operation
The operator must remain alert to possible malfunc
tioning of the crane while operating. If the crane does
malfunction, lower the load and shutdown the crane
until the problem is found and corrected. During op
eration, the operator must:
1. Remain alert to any noise or loss of power or bad
response to control of the crane. Watch the service
monitor, hydraulic oil temperature, and water tem
perature gauges for proper operating ranges.
2. Listen for any unusual noises in the hydraulic sys
tem or power train. If any, correct problem.
3. Watch for oil leaks or any loss of control. If any de
velop, correct before continuing operation.
4. Ensure all controls work freely and easily, with no
sticking or binding. Lubricate or adjust as neces
sary.
5. If working on outriggers, periodically check the
outriggers to confirm that the crane is level and sta
ble. If working without outriggers, ensure the tires
are inflated to the proper pressure and the boom is
positioned directly over the rear of the carrier with
the two position house lock engaged. (Refer to the
Tire Inflation Label on the carrier for proper tire
pressure.)
6. Heed all warning and caution labels. Observe
good safety practices at all times.
Operator's Manual
Upper Counterweight
Installation And Removal
The upper counterweights consist of three individual
pieces: a 22,730 lb (10 310kg) A counterweight, a
19,200 lb (8 710kg) B counterweight, and a 27,070 lb
(12 281kg)C counterweight. They can be installed to
the upper in various combinations depending upon the
desired capacities.
The counterweights can be assembled on the carrier
deck before raising them to the upper. Positioning
points (frustums) on the carrier deck are used to spot
the counterweights for assembly and easy installation
to the upper. Once the counterweights are assembled
on the carrier deck the upper can be swung into them
and the counterweight raised to the upper. The crane's
live mast or the 10 ft (3.05m) self assembly section with
lifting sheaves (if equipped) can be used to perform all
the lifting required to install or remove the counter
weights to the carrier deck.
Two hydraulic cylinders at the rear of the upper frame
are used to raise and lower the counterweights to and
from the carrier deck. The controls which operate the
cylinders are on the right side of the upper platform,
CAUTION
Counterweight must remain level at all times.
If counterweight is not level during removal or
installation, it may cause damage to the
removal linkage or sheet metal areas adjacent
to the counterweight. Keep the counterweight
level by using the leveling control valves.
The leveling control valves must be at least partially
open for the control valve to operate during removal
and installation procedures. During all other opera
tions the leveling control valves must remain com
pletely closed to ensure the counterweight remains in
the proper working position.
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2
5
3
6
10
11
12
8
9
8
12
3
10
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
13
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
*Items 2 & 5 are the same pin used in two different locations based on
lifting of A or AB counterweight.
Figure 1-84
Counterweight Assembly
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Counterweight Installation
Use the following procedures for handling, assem
bling, and raising the counterweight to the upper.
WARNING
When using the live mast or the 10 ft (3.05m)
self assembly section with lifting sheaves to
handle the counterweights, always refer to the
Crane Rating Manual to ensure lifting
capacities are not exceeded.
WARNING
When using the live mast or the 10 ft (3.05m)
self assembly section with lifting sheaves to
handle the counterweights, always refer to the
Crane Rating Manual to ensure lifting
capacities are not exceeded.
All personnel must stand clear while lifting the
B counterweight into position. Serious
personal injury may result.
10. Lift the B counterweight (10) into place directly be
hind the A counterweight (3). Do not remove the
lifting sling unless the C counterweight (7) is going
to be used.
11. Install the AB center counterweight bolt (13). Se
cure bolt with a washer, nut, and clamp.
12. If the C counterweight (7) is to be used, attach a
sling to the C counterweight lifting slot (9) in the
top of the C counterweight (7).
13. Use the live mast reeved as a boom or the 10 ft
(3.05m) self assembly section with lifting sheaves
for lifting the counterweight.
WARNING
When using the live mast or the 10 ft (3.05m)
self assembly section with lifting sheaves to
handle the counterweights, always refer to the
Crane Rating Manual to ensure lifting
capacities are not exceeded.
All personnel must stand clear while lifting the
C counterweight into position. Serious
personal injury may result.
14. Lift the C counterweight and place it on top of the
AB counterweight assembly.
15. Install the C counterweight connecting links (8)
in the slots on top of the C counterweight (7).
They must go through the C counterweight and
into the A counterweight (3).
16. Install the two AB counterweight bolts (4). If the
C counterweight (7) is to be used, the bolts must
go through the C counterweight connecting links
(8). Secure each bolt with a washer, nut, and
clamp. Remove lifting sling if the C counter
weight is not used.
17. Install the counterweight assembly to the upper
frame. Refer to Raising the Counterweight To Up
per in this Section of this Operator's Manual.
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1
Raise
(Extend)
Neutral
3
Lower
(Retract)
1. Upper Platform
2. Control Levers
Figure 1-85
Counterweight Removal Controls
1-88
DANGER
Stay clear of the counterweight during the
raising procedure. Failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury if the
counterweight was to fall or move suddenly.
All personnel and equipment must be out of
the path of the counterweight.
Do not swing the upper until the outriggers are
properly set. Counterweighted crane will tip if
outriggers are not used. Swing while on
outriggers only.
8. Shutdown the upper engine.
Operator's Manual
2
2
2
3
7
6
5
Counterweight Lowered (Cylinders Retracted)
4
2
7
6
5
Counterweight Raised (Cylinders Extended)
4. Counterweight
5. Positioning Points (Frustums)
6. Carrier Deck
7. Counterweight Stop
8. Indention In Bottom of Counterweight
9. Counterweight Cylinder
Figure 1-86
Counterweight Raising/Lowering
Counterweight Removal
Use the following procedures for lowering, disassem
bling, and handling the counterweight to the upper.
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DANGER
Do not swing the upper until the outriggers are
properly set. Counterweighted crane will tip if
outriggers are not used. Swing while on
outriggers only.
4. Engage the two position house lock.
5. Check that both the leveling control valves are fully
closed.
6. Open left leveling control valves one full turn.
DANGER
Stay clear of the counterweight during the
lowering procedure. Failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury if the
counterweight was to fall or move suddenly.
All personnel and equipment must be out of
the path of the counterweight.
7. Push the control lever to the LOWER position and
hold until the counterweight removal linkage, on
the left side of the counterweight, just toggles over
center.
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Counterweight Disassembly And Handling
1. If the C counterweight (7) was used, remove the
two AB counterweight bolts (4). Remove the C
counterweight connecting links (8) from the slots
on top of the C counterweight (7).
2. Attach a sling to the C counterweight lifting slot
(9) in the top of the C counterweight (7).
WARNING
When using the live mast or the 10 ft (3.05m)
self assembly section with lifting sheaves to
handle the counterweights, always refer to the
Crane Rating Manual to ensure lifting
capacities are not exceeded.
All personnel must stand clear while lifting the
counterweight(s). Serious personal injury
may result.
3. Using the live mast or the 10 ft (3.05m) self assem
bly section with lifting sheaves, lift the C counter
weight (7) off the carrier deck and onto the trans
port vehicle.
Note: The upper counterweights may be re
moved while bolted together in the ABC con
figuration using the ABC counterweight lifting
slots (9).
4. Install two B counterweight lifting pins (12) in the
B counterweight (10). Secure each pin with a
keeper pin. Attach a sling to the pins from the B
counterweight lifting slot (11).
5. Remove the AB center counterweight bolt (13).
WARNING
When using the live mast or the 10 ft (3.05m)
self assembly section with lifting sheaves to
handle the counterweights, always refer to the
Crane Rating Manual to ensure lifting
capacities are not exceeded.
All personnel must stand clear while lifting the
counterweight(s). Serious personal injury
may result.
8. Using the live mast or the 10 ft (3.05m) self assem
bly section with lifting sheaves, lift the A counter
weight (3) off the carrier deck and onto the trans
port vehicle.
WARNING
When using the live mast or the 10 ft (3.05m)
self assembly section with lifting sheaves to
handle the counterweights, always refer to the
Crane Rating Manual to ensure lifting
capacities are not exceeded.
All personnel must stand clear while lifting the
counterweight(s). Serious personal injury
may result.
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A
1
1. Mounting Lug
2. A Bumper Counterweight
3. Pin
4. Lock Pin
5. Upper Counterweights
6. Positioning Blocks
Figure 1-87
Using the live mast or the 10 ft (3.05m) self assembly section with lifting sheaves to handle the
counterweights.
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Bumper Counterweight
Removal
Installation
WARNING
When using the 10 ft (3.05m) self assembly
section with lifting sheaves to handle the
counterweights, always refer to the Crane
Rating Manual to ensure lifting capacities are
not exceeded.
5. Carefully lift the A bumper counterweight and
place it on the mounting lugs on the front bumper.
Refer to Figure 1-87.
6. Install the pins and lock pins to secure the counter
weight to the carrier.
WARNING
When using the 10 ft (3.05m) self assembly
section with lifting sheaves to handle the
counterweights, always refer to the Crane
Rating Manual to ensure lifting capacities are
not exceeded.
5. Remove the lock pins and pins which secure the
counterweight to the carrier. Refer to Figure 1-87.
6. Carefully lift the bumper counterweight off the
mounting lugs.
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HOIST
LOWER
TRAVEL
(One track)
RAISE BOOM
LOWER BOOM
SWING
STOP
EXTEND BOOM
(Telescoping booms)
RETRACT BOOM
(Telescoping booms)
MOVE SLOWLY
TRAVEL
DOG EVERYTHING
EMERGENCY STOP
EXTEND BOOM
(Telescoping booms)
TRAVEL
(Both tracks)
RETRACT BOOM
(Telescoping booms)
Extracted from the American National Standard, Crawler, Locomotive and Truck Cranes, ANSI B30.5b-1985, with the
permission of the Publisher the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 345 E. 47th Street, New York, New York 10017.
Figure 1-88
Hand Signals
Hand Signals
Hand Signals are important for communications be
tween the designated signal person and the operator.
A Hand Signal Chart, Figure 1-88, is included in this
Section of this Operator's Manual. A copy is also on the
rear exterior of the carrier cab.
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Operator's Manual
Traveling The Crane
Truck cranes are designed for highway travel and job
site travel, with or without a load. Certain conditions
must be met for safe travel. Refer to the following out
lined procedures before traveling the crane.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Job Site Travel, Boom Only (No Load)
Permissible Boom Angles - Degrees From Horizontal
Boom
Length
ABC + 0
AB + A
AB + 0
A+0
0+0
ft
1 mph
1 mph
1 mph
1 mph
1 mph
1 mph
None
None
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
50
15.3
0-58
0-80
0-80
0-80
0-80
0-80
60
18.3
0-62
0-80
0-80
0-80
0-80
0-80
70
21.4
0-64
0-80
0-80
0-80
0-80
0-80
80
24.4
0-68
0-80
0-80
0-80
0-80
0-80
90
27.5
0-70
0-80
0-80
0-80
0-80
28-80
100
30.5
0-74
0-80
0-80
0-80
0-80
40-80
110
33.6
0-76
0-80
0-80
0-80
0-80
48-80
120
36.6
0-76
0-80
0-80
0-80
24-80
54-80
130
39.7
0-78
0-80
0-80
0-80
36-80
58-80
140
42.7
0-80
0-80
0-80
14-80
44-80
62-80
150
45.8
0-80
0-80
0-80
30-80
50-80
66-80
160
48.8
0-80
10-80
0-80
38-80
54-80
170
51.9
0-80
26-80
24-80
42-80
58-80
180
54.9
0-80
36-80
34-80
50-80
62-80
190
58.0
24-80
42-80
40-80
54-80
64-80
200
61.0
32-80
48-80
46-80
58-80
210
64.1
40-80
52-80
50-80
60-80
220
67.1
44-80
56-80
54-80
230
70.2
50-80
58-80
240
73.2
52-80
60-80
250
76.2
56-80
260
79.2
58-80
Notes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Position upper directly over rear of carrier and engage two posi
tion house lock.
Remove hook block/hook ball or place them on carrier deck.
Crane travel path to be firm and level surface. Gradability of path
1% side to side maximum.
Fully extend all outrigger beams and position outrigger jacks so
pontoons just clear ground.
The front axle is limited to a minimum of 15% of the total crane
weight.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
Operator's Manual
Job Site Travel,
Boom With Jib (No Load),
Maximum 1 mph (1.6km/h)
Permissible Boom Angle
Boom Length
Jib Length
Counterweight Required
Upper + Bumper
ft
ft
ABC + A
ABC + 0
50
15.4
30-75
9.1-22.9
0-66
0-80
60
18.3
30-75
9.1-22.9
0-68
0-80
70
21.3
30-75
9.1-22.9
0-70
0-80
80
24.4
30-75
9.1-22.9
0-72
0-80
90
27.5
30-75
9.1-22.9
0-76
0-80
100
30.5
30-75
9.1-22.9
0-76
0-80
110
33.6
30-75
9.1-22.9
0-78
0-80
120
36.6
30-75
9.1-22.9
0-80
0-80
130
39.7
30-75
9.1-22.9
0-80
20-80
140
42.7
30-75
9.1-22.9
0-80
32-80
150
45.8
30-75
9.1-22.9
16-80
40-80
160
48.8
30-75
9.1-22.9
28-80
44-80
170
51.9
30-75
9.1-22.9
36-80
50-80
180
54.9
30-75
9.1-22.9
42-80
54-80
190
58.0
30-75
9.1-22.9
48-80
58-80
200
61.0
30-75
9.1-22.9
52-80
60-80
210
64.1
30-75
9.1-22.9
54-80
62-80
220
67.1
30-75
9.1-22.9
58-80
230
70.2
30-75
9.1-22.9
60-80
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Boom With Jib job site travel chart applies for all jib lengths. Con
firm main boom length installed in crane, then adjust main boom
angle within permissible range before adjusting outrigger jacks.
Position upper directly over rear of carrier and engage two posi
tion house lock.
Remove boom and jib hook blocks/hook balls or place them on
carrier deck.
Crane travel path to be firm and level surface. Gradability of path
1% side to side maximum.
Fully extend all outrigger beams and position outrigger jacks so
pontoons just clear ground.
6.
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Travel
Height
6.76 ft
(2.06 m)
Travel
Height
ft
ft
0+0
A+0
AB + 0
AB + A
ABC + 0
ABC + A
50
15.3
23.55
7.18
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
60
18.3
23.75
7.24
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
70
21.4
28.61
8.72
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
80
24.4
29.04
8.85
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
90
27.5
29.36
8.95
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
100
30.5
29.62
9.03
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
110
33.6
29.82
9.09
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
120
36.6
29.98
9.14
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
130
39.7
30.12
9.18
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
140
42.7
30.24
9.23
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
150
45.8
30.33
9.25
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
160
48.8
30.41
9.27
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
170
51.9
30.51
9.30
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
180
54.9
30.58
9.32
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
190
58.0
30.61
9.33
No
No
No
No
No
No
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Position upper directly over rear of carrier and engage two posi
tion house lock.
Remove hook block/hook ball or place them on carrier deck.
Crane travel path to be firm and level surface. Gradability of path
1% side to side maximum.
Fully extend all outrigger beams and position outrigger jacks so
pontoons just clear ground.
The front axle is limited to a minimum of 15% of the total crane
weight.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
Operator's Manual
Assist Crane
(See Note 8)
12'-9
(3.89m)
Minimum Travel
Height
6.76 ft
(2.06m)
Boom Length
ft
lb
kN
ft
lb
kN
50
15.3
4,272
19.002
160
48.8
8,173
36.355
60
18.3
4,595
20.434
170
51.9
8,540
37.988
70
21.4
4,947
22.005
180
54.9
8,907
39.620
80
24.4
5,291
23.535
190
58.0
9,276
41.262
90
27.5
5,641
25.092
200
61.0
9,644
42.899
100
30.5
5,996
26.671
210
64.1
10,014
44.544
110
33.6
6,354
28.264
220
67.1
10,383
46.186
120
36.6
6,714
29.865
230
70.2
10,753
47.832
130
39.7
7,077
31.480
240
73.2
11,123
49.477
140
42.7
7,441
33.099
250
76.2
11,453
50.945
150
45.8
7,806
34.723
260
79.2
11,815
52.555
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Position upper directly over rear of carrier and engage two posi
tion house lock.
Remove hook block/hook ball or place them on carrier deck.
Crane travel path to be firm and level surface. Gradability of path
1% side to side maximum.
Fully extend all outrigger beams and position outrigger jacks so
pontoons just clear ground.
The front axle is limited to a minimum of 15% of the total crane
weight.
Boom length not to exceed the liftoff capability on outriggers over
rear for the specified counterweight. Refer to Liftoff Capabilities
chart in Section 4 of this Operator's Manual.
7.
Inflate tires to proper pressure per the Tire Inflation Label on the
carrier.
8. Use assist crane or dolly to support end of boom.
9. Do not swing the upper with the A, AB, or AB upper counter
weights. The upper may be allowed to swing only when the up
per counterweights are lowered onto the carrier deck frustums
and tied down to prevent tipping and when the swing brake is
locked out. Refer to Swing Brake Lock Out in this Section of this
Operator's Manual.
10. Maximum travel speed is 1 mph (1.6km/h).
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Pick And Carry Operation
Travel during pick and carry operations is restricted to
speeds of 1 mph (1.6km/h) or less on a firm, level sur
face. Lifts are to be made with the main boom only, with
the crane prepared as follows:
1. Inflate the tires to the pressure listed on the Tire In
flation Label for 1 mph (1.6km/h) maximum speed.
2. Level the crane on fully extended outriggers with
the tires clear of the ground.
3. Refer to Crane Rating Manual for boom combina
tions and counterweight configurations for pick
and carry operations.
4. Remove the jib, if equipped.
5. Retract all outrigger jacks just clear of the ground
but leave the outrigger beams fully extended.
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A
12' - 9''
(3.89m)
Minimum Travel
Height
24.78 (629.4mm)
Minimum Travel
Clearance
2
5
CAUTION
Do not lower the live mast below the minimum travel clearance shown above. Boom hoist wire ropes
will contact the live mast cross member and may damage it. The maximum boom angle is 50. The
above assembly is for transport of the base section only. Do not use the assembly link without the 10 ft
(3.05m), 20 ft (6.1m), or 30 ft (9.15m) pendant during boom assembly (a 22 ft {6.7m} pendant can be
used with the link). Do not cantilever or assemble boom with this arrangement.
1. Pin With Hitch Pins
2. Assembly Link - Working Position
3. Live Mast
4. Pin With Hitch Pins
Figure 1-89
Boom Assembly Link
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(0.74m)
22
(0.56m)
MIN
CAUTION
12'-9
(3.89m)
MAX
Figure 1-90
10 ft (3.05m) Self Assembly Section With Lifting Sheaves
WARNING
The 10 ft (3.05m) self assembly section with
lifting sheaves is used only for self assembly
operations of the crane. Do not use as an
auxiliary lifting device.
The 10 ft self assembly section with lifting sheaves is
used during self assembly operations of the crane.
When job site conditions or highway load limitations
permit, the 10 ft (3.05m) self assembly section with lift
ing sheaves and base section can remain on the crane
while transporting the crane. Leaving the base section
and 10 ft (3.05m) self assembly section with lifting
sheaves on the crane while transporting decreases self
assembly time when reaching the job site. Check local
road restrictions before transporting the crane in this
configuration to ensure compliance.
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Highway Travel
Highway travel is considered to be any travel of the
crane over 5 mph (8km/h). The following conditions
and precautions must be met for any highway travel.
For specific instructions on crane disassembly, refer to
the appropriate Section of this Operator's Manual.
1. The boom and jib, if equipped, must be disassem
bled and removed from the crane.
Note: The boom base section and 10 ft (3.05m)
self assembly section with lifting sheaves (if
equipped) may remain installed if local codes
and road weight limitations will allow the use of
the boom assembly link to carry it over the rear
of the carrier. Refer to Boom Assembly Link or
10 ft (3.05m) Self Assembly Section With Lift
ing Sheaves in this Section of this Operator's
Manual.
2. Remove the upper and bumper counterweights,
as required, to meet road weight limitations. The
outrigger boxes may also need to be removed in
order to meet local weight restrictions.
3. The upper can be over the front or rear of the carrier
for travel with the two position house lock en
gaged.
4. Store the live mast, as required.
5. If the outrigger boxes remain installed on the car
rier, all outriggers must be fully retracted (jacks and
beams) with all pontoons removed from jacks and
stored properly.
6. All upper control levers must be in the neutral posi
tion. The upper ignition key must be turned off, key
removed, and all doors and windows locked.
7. Check all tires for correct pressure, adjust if re
quired.
8. Obey all local codes and other Rules of the Road
and travel carefully.
CAUTION
If chains are wrapped around the axle
housing, be certain the chains will not damage
the tie rods, brake lines, power steering
cylinders, or power steering lines.
If chains are wrapped around the outrigger box collar,
be certain the chains will not damage the hydraulic
lines and fittings. The chains should be wrapped
around the outrigger box, not the outrigger beam.
Always exercise safety, and follow all local codes when
loading, unloading, or transporting the crane.
WARNING
Do not use the towing shackles as a means of
lifting the crane. These shackles are not
intended to be used to lift the crane and may
break if subjected to the entire weight of the
crane. Serious personal injury or extensive
equipment damage may result from this
practice.
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Prepare crane as follows before transporting it:
1. Properly disassemble the attachment and move
the live mast to the stored position.
2. The upper must be positioned directly over the
front or rear of the carrier with the two position
house lock engaged.
3. All outriggers must be fully retracted (jacks and
beams) with all pontoons removed from jacks and
stored properly.
4. All control levers in the upper operator's cab must
be in the neutral position with the control lockout
switch OFF.
5. Engage the park brake and shift the transmission
to neutral.
6. Lock all windows and doors. Remove the keys
from the crane.
7. Depending on the specific situations, further
preparations may be needed to protect the crane
from the environment or vandalism. See Crane
Storage for further suggestions.
CAUTION
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Transporting Boom Sections
Boom Length
Boom Length
2
4
A
A
B
1
3
3' (.91m) To 5' (1.5m)
Detail 1
Boom Length
Boom Length
2
4
A
A
B
1
Detail 2
3
3' (.91m) To 5' (1.5m)
Boom Length A
Boom Length B
A
2
4
Detail 3
4
4
5
VIEW A-A
3
3' (.91m) To 5' (1.5m)
VIEW B-B
Figure 1-91
Boom Tiedown For Transport
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Crane Storage
Anytime the crane is going to be left unattended, it
should be prepared so that it will not be damaged by
the elements, be an attraction to vandals, or a plaything
for children.
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