NORMAL CRANING OPERATION

TM-5-3810-306-10 Container Crane 40-Ton Rough Terrain Model RTB75CC Manual
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TM 5-3810-306-10 lift. Position hoist line to the radius required then lift load. Stay within approved work area for the load being lifted. 6. Be sure hoist line is vertical before starting the lift. Don’t subject crane to side loadings. 7. Check hoist brake by raising the load a few inches and holding it there. Be sure hoist brake is working correctly before continuing lift. 8. Check for settling of outrigger floats. Watch bubble level and alignment of load line with boom. CAUTION The engine must be shut down before attempting to engage the hydraulic pump drive. CAUTION Always disengage the hydraulic pump for extended traveling, cold weather starting, or engine checks. CAUTION Do not force the pump disconnect lever in an attempt to engage the pump drive. 9. Check that pump disconnect lever is in the appropriate position for the function being performed. a. The hydraulic pumps and disconnect are mounted on the torque converter driver pads and operate anytime the engine is running and the pump disconnect lever is in the ENGAGE position. b. The manual pump disconnect is actuated by a knobbed lever located on the deck between the turntable and front of the engine hood. It has two positions marked ENGAGE and DISENGAGE. c. The disconnect can be used to prevent the three section hydraulic pump from being driven when the engine is running. NOTE It may be necessary to bump the starter to engage the pump drive. PROGRAMING LMI FOR NORMAL OPERATION 1. Position Reeving Selector switch to correct number for parts of line being used. 2. Position ON OUTRIGGERS/ON RUBBER switch to ON OUTRIGGERS. 3. Position Data Selector switch to display desired information on Data Display. NORMAL CRANING OPERATION WARNING Be sure everyone is clear of the crane and work area before making any lifts. 1. Keep everyone away from suspended loads. Allow no one to walk under a load. 2. Sound a warning before moving crane or when approaching personnel. 3. Always move toward the load and move slowly. Use a tagline to control the load. 2-44

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