OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL
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Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23
STOPPING ENGINE/ LEAVING CRANE
UNATTENDED
1. Travel crane onto a level surface. Do not leave crane
unattended on a grade.
2. Turn on travel park.
3. Swing upperworks to desired position. Then turn on
swing park.
4. Lower all loads to ground and fully apply drum working
brakes.
5. Turn on drum park for each load drum.
6. If possible, lower boom and luffing jib onto blocking at
ground level.
If the boom and luffing jib cannot be lowered, as
determined by a qualified designated person, they must
be securely fastened from movement by wind or other
outside forces (see Wind Conditions in Capacity Chart
Manual).
NOTE: The designated person shall be familiar with the job
site limitations, crane configuration, and expected
weather conditions.
7. Check that all control handles are off.
8. Decrease engine speed to idle.
Allow engine to idle for three to five minutes so it cools
evenly.
9. Stop engine.
10. Remove all keys from cab to prevent unauthorized
operation.
11. Lock operator’s cab windows and door to prevent
unauthorized entry.
WARNING
Moving Load/Tipping Crane Hazard!
Operator shall not leave operator’s cab until crane, loads,
and boom have been secured against movement.
Changing weather conditions including but not limited to:
wind, ice or snow accumulation, precipitation, flooding,
lightning, etc. should be considered when determining the
location and configuration of a crane when it will be left
unattended.
P1976
Shelf Behind Seat in Cab
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