Operation Manual
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Operation Manual
Lockout / Tagout
Boom Emergency Lower Down Valve
Both of the lift and extend cylinders are equipped with a
needle valve which allows the cylinder to retract without the
direct assist of the machine’s hydraulic power. This feature is
intended to be used only in the event of total loss of engine or
hydraulic pump failure with an elevated boom.
In any event, the telehandler should be secured until the
situation has been properly evaluated. Secure the telehandler
and area by following the procedures below:
1.
Clear the area around the telehandler of all personnel.
2.
Place the sift lever in NEUTRAL and engage the parking
brake switch to the ON position.
3.
Section off a large area under the boom with tape to restrict
any personnel from entering this potentially dangerous area.
4.
If the load is in a position where it can be removed safely,
completely remove the load from the carriage and/or
attachment. Otherwise leave the load in place.
5.
Remove boom access cover on back of boom.
6.
Locate needle valve on extend cylinder. Loosen nut on
valve, then loosen valve with hex wrench.
7.
Fully retract boom with control handle in cab.
8.
When boom is fully retracted, tighten valve with hex
wrench, then tighten nut to secure valve.
9.
Locate needle valves on lift cylinders. Loosen nut on valve,
then loosen valve with hex wrench (lower right valve as shown
in Figure 94). Repeat for both sides.
NOTE: DO NOT touch the top left valve (inset, Figure 94).
10.
Fully lower boom with control handle in cab.
11.
When boom is fully lowered, tighten valve with hex
wrench, then tighten nut to secure valve (repeat for both
sides).
Figure 97. Boom Access Cover
Figure 98. Extend Cylinder Lower Down Valve
Figure 99. Lift Cylinder Lower Down Valve
