Manitowoc Grove TMS800E13 Operator's Manual page 98

OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Setting the Center Front Stabilizer
CAUTION
Never operate center front stabilizer unless boom is
retracted and in boom rest, and outriggers and stabilizers
are extended and set. Retract center front stabilizer
before stabilizers and outriggers.
1. Position the Center Front Stabilizer control switch to
ACTIVATE and position the outrigger extension/
retraction switch to EXTEND.
CAUTION
Do not try to lift or level the crane with the center front
stabilizer.
2. Continue to extend the stabilizer until the float is firmly
set on the ground.
Stowing the Center Front Stabilizer
The center front stabilizer will retract automatically when
the extend/retract switch is activated in the retract
position; therefore the center front stabilizer MUST be
reset if any craning functions are to be continued.
CAUTION
Only operate center front stabilizer when outriggers are
extended and set, and boom is retracted and in boom
rest.
1. Position the Center Front Stabilizer control switch to
ACTIVATE and position the outrigger extension/
retraction switch to RETRACT.
2. Fully retract the center front stabilizer.
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Published 02-06-2014, Control # 495-00
TMS800E13 OPERATOR MANUAL
Swinging the Boom
Death or serious injury could result from being crushed by
moving machinery. Sound swing horn and clear all
personnel from moving parts.
Do not elevate or swing boom over side unless outriggers
are properly extended and crane is level.
Clear boom and tail swing path of all obstructions and
personnel.
When swinging from over-the-front to over-the-side, refer
to over-the-side Load Chart and make certain the capacity
is not exceeded. Traveling with any load over-the-side is
prohibited.
CAUTION
Disengage 360° swing lock, pin swing lock, and swing
brake before swinging.
Never push or pull swing joystick through neutral to the
opposite direction to stop swing motion.
To swing the boom, push the joystick on the left hand armrest
t o t h e r i g h t f o r c l o c k w i s e s w i n g o r t o t h e l e f t f o r
counterclockwise swing. Always operate the joystick with a
slow, even pressure. Rotation is stopped utilizing the swing
brake foot pedal. When rotation is stopped, press the top of
the swing brake switch to the on position to prevent further
rotation.
Elevating and Lowering the Boom
Clear area above and beneath boom of obstructions and
personnel before elevating or lowering boom.
Boom Lift Joystick (Single Axis)
The Boom Lift Joystick is located on the right armrest. The
joystick, when pushed forward, lowers the boom; when
pulled back, it raises the boom.
Elevating the Boom (Dual Axis Option—Not Shown)
To elevate the boom, push the joystick on the right hand
armrest to the left, and hold until the boom reaches the
desired elevation.
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