TM-5-5420-279-10
Section V. CRANE
WARNING
LOSS OF HEARING. PERSONNEL MUST WEAR HEARING PROTECTIVE DEVICES WHEN
OPERATING THE CRANE DURING LAUNCH AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS OR WHEN
WORKING WITHIN 10FT (3M) OF A LAUNCH VEHICLE AT HIGH ENGINE IDLE.
CRANE OPERATION. WHEN OPERATING THE CRANE HEED THE SYMBOLS ON THE
CONTROL LEVERS. FAILURE TO HEED THIS INSTRUCTION CAN LEAD TO DEATH OR
SEVERE INJURY TO SURROUNDING PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
Operate the control levers in a smooth and considered manner. The speed of the working
movements is determined by the degree to which the control lever is moved. Failure to carry
out his instruction could lead to equipment damage.
3.14.1.1
The function of the control panel, adjacent to the seat, is to switch the system on and off
and to switch to special functions.
3.14.1.2
Switch on the system, push button (2).
3.14.1.3
The green indicator lamp (3) lights up.
3.14.1.4
The red indicator lamp (5) should flash once to indicate that the overload/safety circuit is
operating. If the indicator lamp fails to light up, check whether the EMERGENCY STOP
switch (8) is still engaged. If the switch is engaged, release it by turning it to the right.
Press button (2) again.
3.14.1.5
The red indicator lamp (5) should flash once to indicate that the overload/safety circuit is
operational. If the red indicator lamp (5) remains illuminated, this indicates an overload.
Press EMERGENCY STOP switch (8) to switch off the launch vehicle and crane's
electrical and hydraulic systems and investigate cause of overload.