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Operation Section (Pipelayer Attachment Kit) WEBM1000
Before Operation
• The accumulator will provide pilot pressure that
will allow the hook to be immediately lowered fast
under the weight of the load.
• Do not release the hook control to re-engage the
Fr
ee Fall until the load is completely
lowered.
Transportation Information
Shipping the Machine
Investigate the travel route for overpass clearances.
Make sure that there is adequate clearance for the
machine that is being transported.
Remove ice, snow, or other slippery material from
the
loadin
g dock and from the truck bed before
loading. Removing ice, snow, or other slippery
material will prevent slippage while you load the
machine. Removing ice, snow, or other slippery
material will prevent the machine form slipping in
transit.
NOTICE
Obey all state and local laws governing the weight,
width, an
d length of a load. Observe all regulations
governing wide loads.
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Illustration 277
1. Place blocks under the trailer wheels or under
the rail car wheels before loading, as shown.
2. Move the transmission control lever to the
NEUTRAL position.
3. En
gage the parking brake switch.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Turn the start switch key to the OFF position.
Remove t
he key and lock the parking brake
switch.
6. T
urn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF
position. Remove the key
.
7. Attach any vandalism protection and lock the
access co
vers.
8. Install the tie-downs
at several locations and
ch
ock the tracks in the front and in the rear.
9. Cover the opening for the engine exhaust in
order
to prevent rotation of the turbocharger that
is caused by the force of the wind.
NOTICE
Rotation of the turbocharger without engine
operat
ion can result in damage to the turbocharger.
Cover the exhaust opening or secure the rain cap in
order to prevent the turbocharger from wind milling in
transit. Refer to the tractor operation and
maintenance manual for additional requirements and
information.
Removal of the Boom
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Illustration 278
Removal of the boom
1. Lower the boom enough to remove the load
blocks and the sheave block.