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Crane Operator ’s Cab
from Tadano Faun TR-500XL-3 Rough Terrain Crane Operation & Maintenance Manual SN 540239 - PDF DOWNLOAD
Opening and Closing the Door
Warning
The door, if not completely shut, could open when the vehicle is traveling. Before traveling, be sure to close and lock the door.
Caution
Do not attempt to shut the door, holding it at the end. Your fingers may be pinched. When shutting the door, hold the door handle.
Locking and Unlocking
Insert the door key in the lock, and rotate it clockwise to lock the door, or counterclockwise to unlock it.
◆ Do not leave the crane with the key inserted in the lock.
◆ The door will lock if closed with the lock knob pushed in and the door handle pulled upwards. Do not leave the key in the cab or you will be locked out!
Leaving the Door Held Open
To keep the door open during crane operation, and press the lock lever forward with the door fully open. Before closing the door, press the lock lever to the rear.
From Outside the Cab
Pull the outer handle sideways to slide the door open or shut.
From Inside the Cab
Pull the inner handle sideways to slide the door open or closed.
◆ The door will be locked after the door is closed and the lock knob is pushed in. The door lock will be released by pulling up the lock knob.
Opening and Closing the Windows
[NOTICE]
◆ Do not leave the windows open. Wet controls may cause problems. Be sure to shut the windows before leaving the cab.
Opening and Closing the Roof Window
[NOTICE]
◆ If the roof window is opened with water on it, the water will spill into the cab. Remove any water on the roof window before opening it.
Pull the handle to open the roof window. To shut the window, push in the handle until it is locked.
◆ Placing the starter switch in the OFF position with the window open causes the alarm buzzer to sound for 10 seconds, warning that the window has been left open.
Adjusting the Seat Position
Opening and Closing the Door Windows
Open or close the door windows by turning the handle in the cab.
The seat can be adjusted up or down, and forward or backward.The seatback angle and the seat tilt angle are also adjustable. Adjust the seat to a position that allows you to easily operate the control levers and pedals.
Adjust the seat position before traveling or starting operation. Making adjustments while traveling or during operation could be dangerous. Reclining
Slide
Tilt
Height
Height Adjustment
Turn the height adjustment knob until the seat is at the desired height. Turning the knob clockwise raises the seat and turning it counterclockwise lowers the seat.
Forward/Backward Adjustment
Hold the slide adjustment lever up, and adjust the seat forward or backward. The seat is locked in position when the lever is released. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that it is locked in place.
Seatback Angle Adjustment
Pull the reclining lever forward and adjust the angle of the seatback. The seatback is locked in position when the lever is released.
Seat Angle Adjustment
Hold the seat angle lever up to adjust the tilt angle of the seat. The seat is locked in position when the lever is released.
Control Levers Stowing
Warning
Unintentional touch of control levers when entering the cab may cause the machine to move, which is very dangerous . When crane operation is over, lock the auxiliary hoist control lever and the swing control lever with the lock pin and lean them backward.
1. Put in the lock pins.
2. Fully retract the control levers.
3. Push in the control levers to lean them backward.
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Warning
Be sure to adjust the steering wheel before traveling. Adjustment while traveling is dangerous.
The steering wheel is adjustable in height and angle. Adjust it to a position that is comfortable.
Height Adjustment
Loosen the height adjustment knob and adjust the height of the steering wheel.
◆ After adjustment, firmly tighten the height adjustment knob.
Angle Adjustment
Loosen the angle adjustment knob and adjust the angle of the steering wheel.
◆ After adjustment, firmly tighten the angle adjustment knob.