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Operation Section
Left Stabilizer (5) (if equipped) - This is a
spring return switch with three positions. Push
the right of the switch in order to raise the left
stabilizer. Release the switch in order to stop the
stabilizer from rising. The switch will return to the hold
position. Push the left of the switch in order to lower
the stabilizer. Release the switch in order to stop the
stabilizer from lowering. The switch will return to the
hold position. When the switch is returned to the hold
position, the switch will be locked.
Right Stabilizer (6) (if equipped) - This is a
spring return switch with three positions. Push
the right of the switch in order to raise the right
stabilizer. Release the switch in order to stop the
stabilizer from rising. The switch will return to the hold
position. Push the left of the switch in order to lower the
stabilizer. Release the switch in order to stop the
stabilizer from lowering. The switch will return to the
hold position.
When the stabilizers are lowered, the machine is
capable of operating with heavier loads when the boom
is at certain combinations of angle and length.
When the stabilizers are lowered, the forward stability of
the machine is increased when the boom is at all
combinations of angle and length. Never rely on the
stability of the machine as a guide to the maximum
capacity. Always refer to the proper load chart. Never
exceed the capacities that are shown on the load
charts.
Use the following procedure for lowering the
stabilizers:
1. Run the engine at a speed that is sufficient to
supply enough hydraulic power.
2. Level the machine by operating frame leveling
control (4) and observing the level indicator. Never
use the frame leveling control after you lower the
stabilizers.
3. Push the left of switch (5) and hold the switch in
order to lower the left stabilizer. Observe the area
around the left stabilizer in order to ensure that no
personnel or obstructions are nearby.
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4. Release the switch when the stabilizer has
reached the desired position.
5. Push the left of switch (6) and hold the switch in
order to lower the right stabilizer. Observe the area
around the right stabilizer in order to ensure that no
personnel or obstructions are nearby.
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6. Release the switch when the stabilizer has reached
the desired position.
7. Adjust the position of the stabilizers in order to
level the machine. The machine frame is level
when the bubble is in the middle of the level
indicator sight glass window. The front tires must
remain slightly raised above the ground.
Do not attempt to level the machine by operating the
frame leveling control when the stabilizers are lowered.
Before you raise the stabilizers, fully retract the boom.
Then, lower the boom to the travel position. Ensure that
both stabilizers are fully raised before you move the
machine.
Continuous Auxiliary Flow Control (7)
(Single Thumb Wheel)
Depress the switch when the auxiliary hydraulics are
being operated. This will provide continuous flow to
the auxiliary hydraulics. The button on joystick (13)
that is pressed will determine the direction of flow. The
flow rate is fixed when continuous flow is requested. In
order to resume normal operation, depress the switch
Continuous Auxiliary Flow Control (7)
(Double Thumb Wheel)
Depress the switch when the auxiliary hydraulics are
being operated. This will provide continuous flow to the
auxiliary hydraulics. The button on joystick (13) that is
pressed will determine the direction of flow. The flow
rate is fixed when continuous flow is requested. In
order to resume normal operation, depress the switch
again. Alternately, press one of the buttons on the
joystick. Normal operation will resume.