Section II. MOVEMENT TO A NEW WORKSITE
2-5. Dismantling for Movement
(2) Block all wheels of flatcar, and clear deck
of previous blocking, tie-downs, or other debris.
a. General. When it is necessary to move the
crane shovel to another worksite, it may be driven under
e. Loading by Drive-On.
its own power, or it may be transported by rail. Method
(1) Perform preventive maintenance checks
of movement will depend on destination and distance
end services (para 3-6).
involved.
(2) Start engine (para 2-10); drive crane
b. Movement for Short Distance. The crane shovel
shovel slowly and carefully up ramp onto flatcar, and
is never dismantled for short distance movements.
position it as shown on figures 2-1 or 2-2.
Proceed as follows:
f. Loading by Lifting.
(1) Perform preventive maintenance checks
(1) Position lifting device at flatcar, capable
and services (para 3-6).
of lifting a minimum of 102,000 pounds.
(2) Insure that all tools and equipment to be
(2) Place lifting slings over lifting device hook
moved with crane-shovel are clean,
and attach to crane shovel lifting eyes (fig. 2-4).
serviceable, and properly stowed.
(3) Attach tagline to keep crane shovel from
(3) Start engine (para 2-10) and drive crane-
twisting or turning during lifting process.
shovel to new worksite.
Warning
c. Dismantling for Long Distance Movement.
Keep all personnel not engaged in
Refer to the appropriate paragraphs in chapter 4 and
loading procedure back and away
remove the front end attachment now installed on
from working area to avoid injury,
crane-shovel.
should slings break during lift.
d. Preparation for Loading.
Caution
Do not allow crane shovel to turn or
(1) Position flatcar on siding with permanent
twist during lift. The added stress on
ramp, preferably an earthen end ramp, or where an end
lifting slings might cause them to
ramp may be constructed (fig. 2-5).
break
and
drop
crane-shovel,
causing excessive damage to the
equipment.
Figure 2-20. Anti-rotation bars, stowed.
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