Holding And Releasing The Upper Structure Slew - Case WX145 Operator's Manual

HOLDING AND RELEASING THE UPPER
STRUCTURE SLEW
UPPER STRUCTURE HOLDING
Return the machine to basic position.
the locking pin (1) is set right above the opening of
the undercarriage.
Lift the pin (1), turn it away from the seat and push it
downward.
The locking pin engages in the opening of the car-
riage. If the locking pin cannot be turned at all or
only with difficulty, slew the upper structure slowly to
the left or to the right. Meanwhile push the locking
pin downwards.
RELEASING THE UPPER STRUCTURE
Pull up locking pin (1), turn towards the seat and
engage.
If the locking pin cannot be turned at all or only with
difficulty, slew the upper structure slowly to the left
or to the right. Meanwhile pull the locking pin
upwards.
UPPER STRUCTURE HOLDING BRAKE
The slewing gearbox is equipped with a multi-plate
brake. This is applied by spring pressure and
released by hydraulic pilot pressure.
The upper structure holding brake can be applied at
any time with button (1), (left lamp lit). The holding
becomes active only after hydraulic control lever (2)
is in neutral position and the upper structure slewing
moving has come to a halt.
About 3 seconds later, the "Holding brake" lamp (3)
lights up on the display.
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