COUNTERWEIGHT REMOVAL.
1
Fully extend and set the outriggers.
2
Ensure the boom is fully retracted and at full elevation.
3
Swing to the over the rear position.
4
The counterweight removal control lever is located on the left hand side of the machine in the
rearmost compartment. Raise or lower the counter- weight slightly until the mounting pins can be
removed.
5
Lower the counterweight to the carrier deck.
6
Release the removal cable from the counterweight.
7
Raise the removal cable using the control lever.
8
Swing over the front.
9
Ensure the boom nose is directly over the counterweight.
10.
Attach a suitable sling or lifting brackets on the counterweight assembly.
11.
Ensure the hook block is rigged with enough parts of line.
12.
Attach the hook block to the counterweight.
13.
Raise the load and swing over the side and lower the load to the ground.
COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATION.
1 Fully extend and set the outriggers.
2 Ensure the boom is fully retracted and at full elevation.
3 Swing to the over the side position.
4 Position the counterweight directly under the boom nose.
5 Attach a suitable sling or lifting brackets on the counterweight assembly.
6 Ensure the hook block is rigged with enough parts of line.
7 Attach the hook block to the counterweight.
8 Raise the load sufficiently to clear the carrier deck and swing carefully to the over the front position.
9 Lower the counterweight on the pads.
10. Remove the slings or lifting brackets and swing to the over the rear position.
11. Lower the removal cable and attach it to the counterweight.
12. Carefully raise the counterweight until the mounting holes align and the mounting pins can be
inserted.
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