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4.6.3.2
Put the crane stabilizer spreader pads in position centrally below each crane stabilizer
leg and make sure the area around the crane stabilizer legs is clear of personnel.
4.6.3.3
Move the control lever (1), from crane (B) to stabilizer (A) if not already carried out.
Crane Stabilizer Leg Controls
4.6.3.4
Operate the stabilizer controls to lower the crane stabilizer legs to the ground.
4.6.3.5
Make sure the hydraulic cylinders extend and position the feet of the crane stabilizer
legs centrally on the crane stabilizers spreader pads.
4.6.3.6
If stabilizer cylinder runs out of stroke before the crane is horizontally level, the
stabilizer extension can be used by removing clip (18) and pin (17) while supporting
its weight. The extension leg (16) can then be extended and pinned at an appropriate
height by reinserting pin (17) and securing with clip (18).
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