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Tadano GT-550E-2 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 2 T002423E Safety Most accidents that occur during crane operation It is virtually impossible to anticipate every situation and maintenance are caused by failure to observe that might present a hazard. The safety precautions basic safety rules and precautions. Before operating given in this manual and on the machine labels are your machine or performing maintenance, read and not exhaustive.
  • Page 3 Read and understand all DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION labels. Neglecting these instructions and warnings can result in injury or death. If the manual is lost or any labels (decals) become il- legible, order replacements from the nearest authorized TADANO distributor or dealer. Safety Rules Safety Rules...
  • Page 4 Should labels become lost or damaged, order re- an accident event is greatly increased since atten- placements from the nearest authorized TADANO tiveness and judgment are impaired. Maintain distributor or dealer. proper physical fitness for crane operation.
  • Page 5 T019605E Correctly Position the Seat Do Not Operate a Machine Being Incorrect positioning of the operator’s seat can re- Inspected or Serviced sult in mistakes or fatigue, possibly leading to an Operating the machine while it is undergoing in- accident. spection or maintenance work can cause damage or Before operating the machine, correctly position the an accident.
  • Page 6 T019605E Start the Engine from the Operator’s Night Operation Operation in the dark makes it difficult to ensure Cab Only good footing, and to locate nearby persons or ob- If the engine is started from any location other than stacles, increasing the probability of an accident. the crane operator’s cab, it can become impossible When operating at night, turn on all working lamps.
  • Page 7 T019605E Anticipate Accident Situations Hold Work Site Meetings with To deal with possible accidents or fires, equip the Concerned All Personnel crane with a first-aid kit and fire extinguisher. Be Lack of sufficient communications with concerned aware of the locations of these safety items, and personnel can result in accidents.
  • Page 8 T019605E Rules for Operation Always Study Work-site Conditions (Setting Outriggers) Carefully Pay due attention to surrounding conditions. Set the Crane on Firm Level Ground Before starting the job, inspect the work area, check The machine should not be located on soft ground, routes to the work area, and monitor the presence of which can lead to sinking, sliding or overturning, any obstacles and locations of other machinery.
  • Page 9 T019605E Rules for Operation (General) Fully Extend the Outriggers If the outriggers are not extended correctly, the Observe Working Conditions crane may become unstable, causing the crane to Operating the crane under conditions (outrigger overturn. beam length, boom length, load radius, etc.) other As a general rule, always extend the outriggers fully, than specified in the rated lifting capacity table can even if the crane is rated for operation with the out-...
  • Page 10 T019605E Do Not Rely Exclusively on Safety Rig the Load Securely Improper rigging procedure can result in the lifted Devices load being dropped. Rig the load securely, paying A safety device is not a substitute for human skill special attention to the following points: and judgment.
  • Page 11 T019605E Lift Single Loads Only Conduct a Safety Check within the Load Do not lift two or more loads simultaneously even if Radius of the Crane before Starting their total mass is within the specified rated lifting Operation capacity; otherwise, the loads may lose balance. It Any person located close to the crane may become is usually not possible to maintain complete atten- caught between machine components or between...
  • Page 12 T019605E Move a Lifted Load Carefully Operate the Crane Carefully When the crane state comes near the full rating, the Operating the controls too abruptly can result in an AML gives an intermittent alarm. Operate the crane accident: a swaying load can hit an object or dam- more carefully and slow the load-moving speed.
  • Page 13 T019605E Be Careful during Complex Operations Be Careful When the Boom Is at Actions of the crane will be slower during complex Maximum Permissible Angle operations. When switching from a complex opera- When the boom is raised to its maximum permissi- tion to a simple operation, action of the machine will ble angle, there exists minimum horizontal become faster.
  • Page 14 T019605E Handle Wide Loads Carefully Know of the Number of Wire Rope Parts Be careful when lifting a wide load. The load can If the number of the part lines is greater than speci- swing and hit a rigging person, the crane itself or a fied for the boom length, the hoist line may become nearby structure.
  • Page 15 T019605E Do Not Leave a Load Suspended Do Not Add Counterweights Do not leave a load in a hoisted position. Actuate Installing a counterweight(s) other than those speci- the winch brake to hold the load safely. Use working fied can damage the machine, or cause the machine procedures that minimize the duration a load is left to overturn to the rear owing to decreased rearward suspended.
  • Page 16 T019605E Do Not Pass a Load over Any Person Do Not Leave the Operator’s Cab While a Passing a load over a person(s) is very dangerous Load Is Suspended and must be avoided. Before leaving the operator’s cab for any reason, be Do not allow anyone to enter the area below the sure to: boom or the load.
  • Page 17 T019605E Caution while Using the Jib (1) Mount and Stow the Jib Correctly Never attempt to lift separate loads on both the Failure to observe the specified procedures for boom and jib at the same time, or a single load us- mounting and stowing the jib can damage the jib, or ing both the main and auxiliary winches.
  • Page 18 T019605E Rules for Operation (Weather) Stop Operation When Visibility Becomes Poor During bad weather such as rain, snow or fog, stop operation and stow the machine. Wait until visibility improves before resuming operation. Stop Operation When Strong Winds are T00037 Present Under strong winds, a lifted load will start swaying, Stop All Operation If There is Any...
  • Page 19 T019605E Rules for Operation Cautions in Cold Weather (Power Lines, Radio Waves) • Snow or ice on the crane should be removed be- fore operation; it is especially important to Prevent Electric Shock Accidents eliminate any accumulation on the boom, as it Approaching too close to power lines can result in could fall and injure someone when the boom is electric shock accidents.
  • Page 20 Safety Rules Safety Rules A-19...
  • Page 21 T019605E Rules for Operation After Operation (Special Operation) After Operation, Stow the Machine Leaving the machine unattended should be avoided. Be Cautious in Multi-Crane Operation Once operation is complete, stow the machine. Lifting a load with two or more cranes can be dan- gerous.
  • Page 22 T019605E Rules for Road Travel Be Aware of Overhead Obstacles Pay attention to overhead clearance when passing Observe All Vehicles Code under electric car wires, highway or railway bridges, Requirements for Travel on Public Roads and passing through a tunnel. Some national and local laws and rules exist regard- If the planned route necessitates travel below over- ing the travel of crane vehicles on public roads.
  • Page 23 Safety Rules Safety Rules A-22...
  • Page 24 T019605E Meet with Working Personnel Fire Prevention Working together with other persons on inspection To prevent the risk of fire during inspection and or maintenance tasks without observing mutually maintenance work requiring handling of potentially agreed upon procedures can result in an accident. flammable substances, observe the following in- Meet with all involved personnel to agree on the de- structions.
  • Page 25 T019605E Clean the Machine before Inspection Labeling for Inspection or or Maintenance Maintenance Work Dirt and debris on the machine not only prevents If any unauthorized person starts the engine during easy detection of faulty components or parts but inspection or maintenance work, the machine may also can be trapped in components or parts.
  • Page 26 T019605E Inspect or Maintain Equipment with Cautions for Working at Heights Working at heights involves the possibility of falling. the Engine Shut Down To reduce this risk, remove all obstacles, and any Performing inspection or maintenance work while spilled grease and oil. Keep all footing areas clean the engine is running is very dangerous, and should and tidy.
  • Page 27 T019605E Keep Away from Moving Parts Do Not Allow Tools and Parts to Drop Inadvertent motion of the machine, or contacting a When working through an inspection hole while fac- moving part can cause personal injury and even ing down, be careful not to drop objects into the death.
  • Page 28 T019605E About Starting the Engine with Disconnect the Battery Cable before Booster Cables Inspecting or Maintaining the Electrical Using improper booster cables to start the engine System can cause the battery to explode or damage the ma- Inspecting or maintaining the electrical system with- chine.
  • Page 29 Safety Rules Safety Rules A-28...
  • Page 30 Warning Labels Warning Labels A-29...
  • Page 31 Warning Labels-Location and Contents 1. PROHIBITION OF CLIMBING ON BOOM 11. CAUTION TO OVERRIDE FUNCTION JIB AND OUTRIGGERS 12. CAUTION TO LIVE LINES 2. CAUTION TO BOOM IN MOTION 13. CAUTION IN HANDLING OVERRIDE KEY 3. JIB PIN STATUS SWITCH 4.
  • Page 32 JIB PIN STATUS Warning Labels Warning Labels A-31...
  • Page 33 WARNING IN JIB OFFSET WARNING ON STOWING THE SINGLE TOP JIB HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS Warning Labels Warning Labels A-32...
  • Page 34 CAUTION IN JIB OFFSET WARNING ON TOP JIB CAUTION IN HANDLING OVERRIDE KEY SWITCH WARNING THIS KEY SWITCH BYPASSES CONTROL LEVER LOCKOUT FUNCTION OF AUTOMATIC MOMENT LIMITER (AML-L). THE SWITCH MAY BE ONLY USED BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND OR PRESONAL INJURY.
  • Page 35 WARNING PULL THE CONTROL CONSOLE BACKWARD TO THE STOWING POSITION WHEN TRAVELING OR GETTING OUT OF THE CAB. CAUTION IN HANDLING SWING ROCK CAUTION STOWING AUXILIARY WINCH ROPE Warning Labels Warning Labels A-34...
  • Page 36 Contents Contents...
  • Page 37 Contents Contents...
  • Page 39 Servicing and Ordering Parts When contacting the TADANO distributor or dealer for repairs or to order parts, please specify the following information: (1) Specification number (2) Production serial number (3) Year of production (4) Details of the problem, or the listing, number and...
  • Page 40 Components The directional terms (front, rear, right and left) used in this manual are defined with reference to the driver's position when seated in the carrier driver's cab. Their definitions remain the same even when the crane's upper structure is turned. The illustrations may slightly differ from the actual machine, due to designing alteration.
  • Page 41 Layout of Controls Layo o ut of Controls Layout of Controls...
  • Page 42 T038261E 1. AML cancellation warning lamp ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 29 2. Jib lock indicator lamp ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 100 3.
  • Page 43 T038261E 39 40 41 42 43 44 COOL 3B∼    T24020 39. Roof washer switch ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 126 47. Air conditioner control panel (option) ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 119 40.
  • Page 44 T038270E Terminology This section provides the meaning of some important Jib Length, Jib Offset Angle terms used in this manual. "Jib length" refers to the center-to-center distance as il- lustrated in the figure below. Load Radius, Lifting Height "Jib offset angle" refers to the angle formed by the cen- terline of an extended jib and the centerline of the boom.
  • Page 45 T038270E Stability Section, Strength Section Outrigger Extension Widths "Stability section" refers to the section of the rated lifting "Outrigger extension width" refers to the horizontal dis- capacities table in which the major factor for determining tance between the centers of the right and left outrigger lifting capacity is the stability of the crane.
  • Page 46 H000450E OPERATION...
  • Page 47 T039000E Carrier Traveling Procedure— Summary WARNING Check that the swing brake switch is turned on. ("Swinging the Boom" ………………………………P. 84) This summary describes briefly the essential steps for traveling the crane. For detailed informa- tion on the individual procedures, refer to the appropriate pages in this section of the manual.
  • Page 48 T039000E Outrigger Operations for Traveling a Outrigger Operations for Traveling a Small Distance Small Distance WARNING If the crane is moved without proper traveling precautions, it may overturn. For traveling without setting the crane in traveling configuration, make the following preparations for preventing overturning: •...
  • Page 49 T038280E Crane Operation Procedure— Summary WARNING Make sure that the controls in the crane operator’s cab are in the following positions: This summary describes briefly the essential (1) Main and auxiliary hoist levers, boom telescoping steps for crane operation from start to finish. For lever, boom elevating lever and swing lever …Neutral detailed information on the individual procedures, (2) Swing brake switch ………………………………“ON”...
  • Page 50 T038280E During Operation Enter the crane operator’s cab, and adjust the seat and the length of each lever so that you can easily oper- Follow the rated lifting capacity table to eliminate ate the levers and all other controls. any possibility of overloading. (“Crane Operator’s Cab”...
  • Page 51 T038280E At the End of Operation Disengage the PTO. (“Operating the PTO and Warming Up the Machine” Stow the single top or jib. ……………………………………………………P. 57) (“Single Top” …………………………………………P. 95) (“Jib” …………………………………………………P. 100) Stop the engine by using the starter switch in the carrier driver’s cab.
  • Page 52 How to Read Performance Data Plate Working Radius/ Lifting Height Chart The following diagram is an example of the working radius/ lifting height chart. The chart for your crane is located inside the crane operator's cab. The working radius/ lifting height chart provides the load radii and lifting heights in relation to different The working radius/ lifting height chart does not in- boom lengths (jib lengths) and boom angles (jib offset...
  • Page 53 Boom Telescoping Mode and Boom Length Boom Telescoping Mode and Boom Length The telescoping mode I (the 2nd boom section extends first during boom extension) and the telescoping mode II (the 3rd through top boom sections extend first during boom extension) are available. When the boom length is any of the values listed in the load radius /lifting height chart and the rated lifting capacity table, the boom con- dition is among the one shown below.
  • Page 54 Rated Lifting Capacity Table WARNING The values shown in the rated lifting capacity table are based on ideal conditions where the crane is set level on a firm surface, there is no wind or side load, and the load is not swinging.
  • Page 55 Below are some examples of rated lifting capacities tables. [Example 1: Boom lift with outriggers fully extended ] GT-550E-2 RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES (BOOM) GT-550E-2 RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES (BOOM) UNIT kg CLASS OF CRANE C3 Outrigger max extended6.8m 11.1m 15.0m 38.1m 42.0m...
  • Page 56 [Example 2: Jib lift with outriggers fully extended ] [Example 2: Jib lift with outriggers fully extended ] UNIT kg CLASS OF CRANE Outrigger max extended 6.8m 42.0m Boom 8.8m Jib 15.2m Jib Boom angle 5°offset 25°offset 45°offset 5°orffset 25°offset 45°offset 80°...
  • Page 57 Boom Lift Jib Lift See the applicable section of the rated lifting capacity table and See the applicable section of the rated lifting capacity table and find the rated lifting capacity value that corresponds to the boom find the rated lifting capacity value that corresponds to the boom length and load radius.
  • Page 58 T038290E Working Area Chart Select the diagram that agrees with the desired condi- tion of outrigger and front jack and see the lifting WARNING capacity for each working area. While the swing stop override switch is shifted Traveling direction to OFF, the crane does not automatically stop even if it is overloaded by boom swing from an Front area allotted with greater lifting capacities to an...
  • Page 59 T038290E ◆The area inside the bold line in the figure above shows the applicable rated lifting capacities. ◆Black marks among K, L, and M represent the actual positions of outrigger jacks. The black marks in the above figure shows that the left and right outriggers are extended fully.
  • Page 60 T038300E AML (Overload Prevention Device) • Do not lift a load on the boom with the jib WARNING mounted. If this must be done by unavoidable The AML operates properly only when it is reasons, a boom lift status, and not a jib lift sta- used exactly as instructed in this manual.
  • Page 61 T038300E Configuration and Functions of the Configuration and Functions of the • When the crane is automatically stopped during operation toward critical condition (hoisting up, AML System AML System boom extension or boom lowering), operate the The AML (Automatic Moment Limiter) system is a safety appropriate controls to move toward the non- device provided to prevent overloading of the crane critical condition (hoist down, retract boom or...
  • Page 62 T038300E The situation of automatic stop due to automatic stop function and working range limit function is as listed be- low, depending on the working condition: ◎: Slow stop ○: Stop ○ Hoisting up ◎ Automatic stop Boom lowering ○ by overloading Boom extension ○...
  • Page 63 T038300E AML System Configuration Boom length signal Boom angle signal Moment ratio signal Swing angle signal Crane control position signal θ θ Outrigger extension width detector Outrigger status Lift status Working range limits Number of part-lines of rope AML unit External warning Alarm buzzer lamps...
  • Page 64 Automatic Stop Functions Alarm Functions Condition Alarm Halted Causes of Operation Winch lever is moved Moment display: Displays movement automatic stop toward critical side (hoist [Warning:0024]. • Moment ratio • Boom lift • Hoisting up up, boom lowering or Buzzer: Sounds continuously. exceeds 100% (*1) •...
  • Page 65 T038300E Controls COOL 3B∼  50℃  JIB LOCK 85℃  ON    INT    FREE   MIKUNI MY30   T24147 1. AML unit 4. Emergency outrigger control switch 2. AML override switch 5. Emergency outrigger control indicator lamp 3. Override key switch 6.
  • Page 66 T038300E Names and Functions of AML Main Unit Parts AML LIIB Bargraph display Display panel 1 max t Display panel 2 Control T23984E AML (Overload Prevention Device) AML (Overload Prevention Device)
  • Page 67 T038300E Bargraph Display Usually on 0–89 90–99 100–109 110 or more than that Each frame representing 10% Each frame representing 2.5% Each frame representing 2.5% T23213E 1. Moment ratio mark The moment ratios on the bargraph are color coded as follows: safe (green), notice (yellow) and limit (red).
  • Page 68 T038300E Display Panel 1 ° 20 21 ° ％  max t T23985 1. Jib angle display 9. Load radius limit restriction indicative symbol When jib lift is selected, the jib angle offset is displayed. Comes on to indicate that the value shown in the load When the number of part-lines of rope select key is radius display [11] represents the load radius limit.
  • Page 69 T038300E 15. Lifting height restriction symbol This symbol, while marked up, means the value in the boom length display [13] is a lifting height restriction val- The lifting height symbol [14] is marked up simultane- ously. 16. Upper boom angle limit restriction symbol Indicates that the jib angle display [1] displays the regis- tered boom angle upper restricted value.
  • Page 70 T038300E Controls 13 12 T23214 1. Increase key 10. Lower boom angle limit restriction key Used to increase the selected value. Used to activate and cancel the lower most boom angle limiting function. 2. Decrease key Used to decrease the selected value. 11.
  • Page 71 T038300E 18. Left swing restriction key 20. Number of part-lines of rope select key Used to activate and cancel the left swing limiting func- Used to register a number of part-lines of rope. tion. 19. Left swing restriction indicator lamp Lights up when the left swing limiting function is activat- Display Panel 2 T23986...
  • Page 72 T038300E Selecting Operational Status When the outrigger mode select key is pressed, the out- rigger state indicative symbols and front jack symbol WARNING flash in accordance with the status that the AML detects Should the operational status be incorrectly registered, the crane might overturn or be dam- After making sure that the display conforms to the actual aged, leading to a serious accident.
  • Page 74 T038300E Selecting Number of Part-lines of Rope ◆When the power supply is turned on (i.e. PTO switch ON), the standard number of part-lines of rope corre- [NOTICE] sponding to a work condition is selected. ◆If the registered number of part-lines of rope is smaller than the standard number, a maximum al- Register the number of part-lines of rope by use of the lowable lifting load is limited, depending on the...
  • Page 75 • Display panel (1 and 2)...All segments are marked up. ◆If the AML does not work properly, have it checked • Working range restriction indicator lamp and repaired by the nearest TADANO distributor or deal- ........All six lamps light up. • Alarm buzzer....Sounds continuously.
  • Page 76 T038300E How to Use the Working Range Limit Boom Angle Limit Function Raise or lower the boom to the desired angle, and press the boom upper or lower limit restriction key. The corre- [NOTICE] sponding limit restriction indicator lamp will flash and the ◆If the selected working range limits allow the buzzer will sound continuously, indicating that the limit crane to approach too close to an obstruction, the...
  • Page 77 T038300E Lifting Height Limit Swing Limit Move the boom to the desired height, and press the lift- Swing the boom to the desired position, and press a ing height restriction key. The lifting height restriction swing restriction key. The corresponding swing restric- indicator lamp will flash and the buzzer will sound con- tion indicator will flash and the buzzer will sound tinuously, indicating that the limit height has been...
  • Page 78 T038300E Load Radius Limit Move the boom to the desired load radius, and press the load radius restriction key. The load radius restriction in- dicator lamp will flash and the buzzer will sound continuously, indicating that the limit load radius has been registered in the memory.
  • Page 79 T038300E Display of Working Range Restriction Values Press in the register key while working range restricting functions are registered. While the key is being pressed in, the registered working range restriction values are displayed. On the moment display will be displayed a message “Working range”. ◆This display is not available when preoperational AML check is made and when working state is registered.
  • Page 80 T038300E Display Alteration Displays on the moment display and the display panel 1 can be altered, as shown below in the figures, while the display alteration key is being pushed. The indicative symbols are displayed, too. Moment Display M＊＊＊.＊      MPa Unit Main circuit pressure T22456E...
  • Page 81 T038300E Recovery from a Stop Restore the crane operation according to the following steps. (1) When moment is more than 100 % • Moment display: [Warning:0023] • Buzzer sounds continuously. (2) When the limit moment for the boom lift with the jib mounted is exceeded •...
  • Page 82 T038300E (3) Two-blocking • Moment display: [Warning:0024] • Buzzer sounds intermittently. Hoist down the winch. Warning:0024 Buzz Retract the boom slowly. T23993E (4) When rearward stability control function works • Moment display: [Warning:0025] Lower the boom slowly. Warning:0025 Extend the boom slowly. T24100E AML (Overload Prevention Device) AML (Overload Prevention Device)
  • Page 83 T038300E (5)When upper boom (6)When lower boom (7)When lifting height (8)When load radius (9)When swing angle angle restriction angle restriction restriction function restriction function restriction function function works: function works: works: works: works: • Moment display: • Moment display: • Moment display: •...
  • Page 84 If the message is output while the [Error:0021] telescoping order is normal, check or repair is required. Contact near- est TADANO distributor or dealer. [Warning:0023] Stops at moment ratio 100% Moment ratio beyond 100 % Hoist down winch. Raise boom angle. Retract boom.
  • Page 85 Raise the boom. 85%. Retract the boom. AML main body or detector Check or repair required. Contact defective nearest TADANO distributor or Others ─ dealer. For crane stowing, see “Disposition of System Troubles”. AML (Overload Prevention Device) AML (Overload Prevention Device)
  • Page 86 After the Keeping the AML override switch set to ON and operation, contact your nearest TADANO distribu- the override key switch set to ON cancels the tor or dealer to repair the outrigger detection AML's safety feature, the stop function.
  • Page 87 T038300E Press the outrigger mode select key in conformity with the actual outrigger extension width. ◆Each time the outrigger mode select key is pressed, the status changes in numerical sequence, from (1) to (6), as shown below. The display returns to (1) if you press the switch when status (6) is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 88 T038310E Other Safety Devices Overwind Cutout Device Deactivation of Overwind Cutout Function WARNING The overwind cutout device prevents damage to the crane that would be caused by pulling the hook block When the overwind cutout function is deacti- into the boom head. When the hook block approaches vated, the automatic stop function will not operate the boom head, single top or jib, the overwind cutout even if the hook block is overwound.
  • Page 89 T038310E Front Jack Overload Warning Device External Warning Lamps (Option) WARNING WARNING When the external warning lamp in red lights, The horn sounds during an operation with the crane operation to the critical side stops. Do not front jack extended to signal that there is an overload on the front jack.
  • Page 90 T038320E Starting and Stopping the Engine Control 50℃  JIB LOCK 85℃  ON    INT    FREE   MIKUNI MIKUNI MY30 T24035EJ 1. Starter switch Pre-starting Checks   Before starting the engine, perform the following inspec- tion and checks: 50℃  Perform the pre-operational inspection. JIB LOCK 85℃ ...
  • Page 91 T038320E Starting the Engine Starting Engine from Crane Operator's Cab ◆When the engine is cold, use the starter switch in the [NOTICE] carrier driver's cab. ◆Do not hold the starter switch in the START position for more than 15 seconds, as this practice Turn the starter switch to the START position to will overheat the starter motor.
  • Page 92 T038320E Stopping the Engine ◆The engine can be stopped from both the carrier dri- ver's cab and crane operator's cab. Normally, however, use the starter switch in the carrier driver's cab to stop the engine. Use the switch in the crane operator's cab only when the engine must be stopped during operation.
  • Page 93 Check the engine, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic motors, swing bearing and each pivot pin for any unusual sound. If any are found, stop operation immediately and contact your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer to have them inspect your machine. Operating the PTO and Warming Up the Machine...
  • Page 94 T038330E Outriggers Setting the Crane WARNING If the crane is set on inappropriate ground, it is possible that the crane could overturn. Always set the crane on firm ground. The most important factor for safe crane operation is setting the outriggers on ground firm enough to support both the mass of the crane and the load to be lifted.
  • Page 95 T038330E Controls ◆The illustration shows the right side of the crane carri- er. The lever arrangement on the left side is symmetrical to this. EXTENSION RET. JACK FRONT JACK EXT. T30107E 1. Lock pin 2. Outrigger beam 3. Jack cylinder 4.
  • Page 96 T038330E Extending the Outriggers Full Extension Procedure Remove all four lock pins. WARNING Outriggers with improperly extended beams cannot assure safety. Adhere to the rated lifting capacity table, which specifies the correct beam length for different lifting capacities. Make it a rule to fully extend the beams whenever possible even on a crane which is rated for operation on outriggers at half extension.
  • Page 97 T038330E Go the the other side of the carrier. Place the two Use the bubble levels to make sure that the crane is individual control levers of the outriggers on your side to level. If the crane is not level, refer to the "Level EXTENSION.
  • Page 98 T038330E Minimum Extension Procedure Level Adjustments Retract all four outrigger beams fully and inset four Using the Bubble Level lock pins into the pin holes to lock the outrigger beams. “Setting the vehicle level” refers to the condition that the vehicle is set so that the bubbles in the spirit level are between the marking lines.
  • Page 99 T038330E Front Jack If the bubbles in the spirit level is between the marking lines, the vehicle is set level. Return the ex- Extension tend/retract control lever and individual control levers to the neutral position. ◆Extend the front jack only after extending and setting the outriggers to install the crane level.
  • Page 100 T038330E Stowing the Outriggers Place the two individual control levers of the outrig- gers on your side to EXTENSION. Then move the WARNING extend/retract control lever toward RET. to retract the outrigger beams fully. If the outriggers are retracted with the boom ◆The figure below shows an outrigger on the left side extended, the crane may overturn.

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