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Crane Stabilizer Leg Controls
4.4.1.5
Release the appropriate controls when the stabilizer leg cylinder is fully extended and
the steel retention cable is taut.
WARNING
CRUSH INJURY. REMOVAL OF THE STABILIZER ROTATE PIN PRIOR TO STABILIZER
EXTENSION MAY CAUSE THE STABILIZER TO ROTATE UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING
SEVERE INJURY TO PERSONNEL.
4.4.1.6
Remove the safety pins (2), retaining clips (1) and the locking pins (3) securing the
crane stabilizer legs in the vertically upright position.
4.4.1.7
Make sure the area around the crane stabilizers is clear of personnel, operate the
crane controls adjacent to the stabilizers and retract the stabilizer cylinder to rotate
the crane stabilizer legs downwards to the vertically down position.
4.4.1.8
Release the appropriate controls when the stabilizers are fully vertically down and
insert the locking pins (1), retaining clips (2) and safety pins (3) to secure the
stabilizers in the fully rotated downwards position.
Stabilizer Leg Pins and Clips
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