McConnel PA6085 Operator's Manual page 71

CAB PROTECTION SYSTEM (Current Models)
The cab protection system safeguards the rear
crossmember of the tractor cab from possible
damage caused by the arms coming into contact
with it during transportation or when the arms are
being manoeuvred directly behind the tractor.
The system consists of a 'shoe stop' bracket
attached to the machine's rocker and an
adjustable strut and socket that bolts to the main
frame of the machine.
On initial installation the strut must be adjusted to
set it at the correct stop height for the particular
application – once set it will not require any
further adjustment unless the machine is
removed and used on another tractor.
In transport position the rocker must be clear
of the cab protection stop by 5mm minimum -
NOT IN CONTACT.
Clearance Warning Decal ►
When operating the slew function ensure the
rocker remains sufficiently clear of the strut at all
times.
When placing the machine into its transport
position the slew function should be operated,
ensuring the rocker stop is clear of the strut, until
the pillar is into its transport position and the slew
locking pin can be installed. The arms can then
be fully 'reached in' until the dipper arm rests on
the transport prop on the main arm and the final
operation of 'lift up' carried out.
When operating 'lift up', bring the shoe on the
rocker to a position where it is just clear of the
strut, do not bring them into contact, - the gap
should be a minimum of 5mm.
In the same manner when moving out of transport
operate the 'lift down' function first before slewing
to ensure that the rocker shoe and the strut are
clear of one another.
Ensure rocker shoe is moved clear of the adjustable strut before slewing the arms.
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