Control and operation

Do not use the lashing points to lift the undercarriage. Use only appropriate lifting equipment to lift the undercarriage.

UppercarriageSee next chapter.

3.10.2Lifting the machine with a crane

Danger!

The machine could slip or fall!

Employ only experienced personnel with the attachment of the load and the guiding of the crane operator.

Always wear work gloves when working with cables. Have another person guide and signal the operator during the operations. Never stand under the lifted machine!

Make sure suitable lifting equipment is available. The table below shows the forces that must be considered when choosing lifting gear for a standard machine, without counterweight nor attachment:

ModelF1

R 954 C - P 954

EP 954 C (with a cabine elevation of 2m) 197001270043804000

ER 954 C (without cable reel)

R 956 - R 960375001580043304000

Note

Distance L aims that the lifting cables are vertical when seen from the machine side. Length H1 ensure an horizontal lifting position of the machine.

Preparatory removals

Lower the boom, retract the stick and bucket as far as they will go. Remove the working tool and the stick (see "Attaching and dismounting attachment parts").

Support the end of the boom on the ground.

Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to the position 0 (and in case of an electric machine, switch the machine on).

Relieve pressure lines by moving carefully the joystick several times in all directions.

Remove the ignition key (and in case of an electric machine, switch the machine off). Push the safety lever up.

Close and lock all doors, covers and panels on the machine.

Remove the machine boom.

Remove the counterweight (with the additionnal counterweight if installed). See "Installing and removing the counterweight" or "Installing and removing the hydraulic counterweight".