Tilting The Upper Carriage (Option 3503) - Wacker Neuson 2503 Operator's Manual

3.49 Tilting the upper carriage (option 3503)

Operation (up to serial no. AG02694)
A
2
Fig. 208: Tilting the upper carriage
OM 25-3503 us – Edition 4.1 * 2503_3503b340.fm
Vertical digging on slopes is possible by tilting the upper carriage hydraulically by 15° with
the VDS.
Bear in mind the following during machine operation:
WARNING Warning!
Crushing hazard when tilting the cabin!
Can cause serious injury or death.
• All persons must stay clear of the hazard zone when tilting the cabin.
NOTICE
• Tilt the machine only on firm ground.
• Tilt the machine only if it is at a standstill and if the attachment is empty.
• All doors and covers must be closed when tilting the machine.
• Never turn, lower or set down the attachment abruptly.
• Do not extend or retract the boom abruptly. Otherwise there is danger of
tipping over!
• When working in the immediate vicinity of a wall or parts of a building,
ensure that the upper carriage does not touch anything when it is tilted.
• On a slope, position the machine so that the upper carriage is tilted toward
the slope. Otherwise there is danger of tipping over!
– see chapter General safety instructions on page 3-68
– see chapter 2.15 Special Hazards on page 2-15
– see chapter 3.58 Working with the excavator on page 3-103
Tilting the upper carriage:
☞
Press and hold button A on control lever 2
☞
Press control lever 2 to the right
➥
The upper carriage is tilted
☞
If the required tilt angle is reached, return control lever 2 to the neutral position and
release button A.
Lowering the upper carriage:
☞
Press and hold button A on control lever 2
☞
Press control lever 2 to the left
➥
The upper carriage is lowered
☞
If the required tilt angle is reached, return control lever 2 to the neutral position and
release button A.
Operation
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