Lifting The Machine Using A Crane; Crane Lifting Preparation - Gehl RT175 Operator's Manual

Lifting the Machine using a
Crane
WARNING
The crane and the lifting gear must be adjusted
to the proper dimensions. Always lift the
machine so it is horizontal when it is raised.
Make sure the crane and the lifting gear (cables,
chains) have sufficient load-bearing capacity.
The crane and the lifting gear must be adjusted
to the proper dimensions.
Secure the machine against unintentional
movement!
Keep clear of suspended loads.
Never lift with anyone in or on the machine.
Securely fasten the lifting gear to the machine at
the designated lift points.
The crane lifting crew must include experienced
crane operators only.
Lift the machine only with the standard bucket
attached. The bucket must be empty and set to
transport position. See "Attachment Transport
Position" on page 76.

Crane Lifting Preparation

IMPORTANT:
Crane handling requires lifting gear
with a spreader bar with 4 ropes, chains, etc.
1. If a bucket is attached, make sure it is emptied.
2. Mount and safely lock and empty the standard
bucket. Tilt the bucket back and lower it to
transport position. See "Attachment Transport
Position" on page 76.
3. Raise the arm rests/safety bars to apply the
parking brake and lock out the hydraulic
functions.
4. Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key.
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5. If equipped, close and lock the cab door. Do not
allow anyone to stay in the cab.
6. Close the doors and the engine cover.
7. Connect spreader bar and chains to front and
rear lift points as shown. The spreader bar length
should allow for the lift chains to be as vertical
as possible during lifting. The lifting chain
lengths should allow for lifting the machine as
level as possible.
Front Lift Point Tie-Down Location
Fig. 77 – Crane Handling
Do not fasten the lifting gear to the cab to crane
lift the machine.
8. Carefully raise the machine, keeping it as level
as possible.
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Operation
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