Clamshell Bucket - Case WX145 Operator's Manual

SECTION 7
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The hazard zone of the clamshell must be kept clear
of all persons.
Never try to change the clamshell position or its sup-
port with your hands.
The bucket link when blocked should not be use to
lift weights.
The safety pin could get bent or break.
Use the safety hook or the clamshell lifting eyes or
remove the safety pin, until you have to move loads.
CLAMSHELL BUCKET ASSEMBLY
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Before performing the assembly, check if the clam-
shell bucket and the machine are filled with the
same hydraulic oil or with oil mixed.
Otherwise, drain oil from the hydraulic system of
the clamshell bucket.
Disassemble the clamshell rotation.
Retract the bucket cylinder or assemble the safety
pin for the bucket link (1).
NOTE: after installation of the safety pin, the bucket
cylinder should not be extended, because this oper-
ation could damage the pin and also the bucket link.
Shut off the engine, turn the ignition key to position
"I".
Relieve the pressure from the hydraulic hoses of the
clamshell.
Press to the left and hold the right hydraulic control
lever (3).
Depress button "Clamshell turning" (4) and button
(5).
Press to the right the right hydraulic control lever (3).
Release buttons (4) and (5) and right hydraulic con-
trol lever (3).
Turn ignition key to position "0" and disconnect the
pilot control with lever (6).
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