DECISION
Hydraulic fluid is below normal operating temperature. - Test 3 - Does hydraulic fluid
reach normal operating temperature after cycling mast control down?Test 4 - Is
hydraulic fluid overheated?
Hydraulic fluid is at normal operating temperature. - Test 5 - Do crane controls operate
normally after hydraulic fluid is at normal operating temperature?
TEST 3 - Does hydraulic fluid reach normal operating temperature after cycling mast
control down?
WARNING
Reservoir may be very hot. Use care when placing hand near reservoir.
Reservoir can become hot enough to cause serious burns. Be careful not
to touch the reservoir with bare hands or allow body to contact reservoir.
Use gloves and insulated pads as necessary. Failure to comply may re-
sult in injury or death to personnel.
1.
Lower crane to stowed position. (WP 0038)
2.
Operate MAST control DOWN. (WP 0038) Hold MAST control DOWN for approximately
30 seconds, then return control to NEUTRAL position. Repeat procedure several times
until hydraulic fluid is warmed.
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