TM 5-3810-306-10CRANE TRAVEL OPERATIONPREPARATION FOR TRAVEL1.Ensure crane is in travel mode. Strictly adhere to thefollowing superstructure conditions before movingthe crane whether under its own power or whenbeing towed. Procedures for accomplishing thefollowing are located in various sections of thismanual.a.Fully retract boom.b.Swing boom over the front. Lower boom tohorizontal.WARNINGDo not drive the crane with the boom offcenter. Automatic oscillation lockout willoccur, making the crane subject totipping on uneven surfaces.Do not drive the crane with the liftcylinders bottomed. Position the boom tohorizontal.c.Push SWING BRAKE control knob. Engagemechanical swing lock by pushing down onSWING LOCK control handle.d.Remove hook block and/or overhaul ball fromhoist cable(s). Stow them securely beforetraveling, or ensure hook block or overhaul ballis properly secured to tie down provided.e.Ensure outrigger stabilizers and outriggers arefully retracted and stablilizer floats are removed.f.Ensure all four (4) stabilizer floats are properlystowed.CAUTIONDo not engage or disengage hydraulicpump with engine running. Otherwise,damage to pump and drive could occur.2.Disengage hydraulic pump.3.Check cold tire pressure (75 psi).NOTEDo not attempt to move crane untilbrake system air pressure is at normaloperating level (approximately 75 psi).4.Before traveling, check suitability of proposed routewith regard to crane height, width and length.Ensure that all required permits are on board.TRAVEL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS1.Tire Temperatures - After every one hour of traveltime, stop and allow tires to cool off 30 minutes.2.Terrain - You should be cautious when moving overrough terrain.3.Traction - Use four-wheel drive only when greatertraction is necessary. (Refer to FOUR-WHEELDRIVE OPERATION, for operating instructions.)4.Bridges - Check load limit of bridges. Beforetraveling across bridges, ensure they will carry a loadgreater than the crane’s weight.5.Clearances. Watch clearances when traveling. Donot take a chance of running into overhead or sideobstructions.2-31
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