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M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
WARNING
Be sure there are at least two wraps of cable on hoist
drum at all times. Serious injury or death could result if
cable comes off hoist drum while lifting load.
CAUTION
Do not jerk HOIST control lever or load will bounce
causing possible damage to crane or load.
For M984E1 maximum load limit and radius swing is:
6,000 lb at 18 ft 2 in. Radius (2700 kg at 5.5 m)
8,000 lb at 16 ft 5 in. Radius (3600 kg at 5.0 m)
12,000 lb at 11 ft 10 in. Radius (5400 kg at 3.6 m)
14,000 lb at 9 ft O in. Radius (6300 kg at 2.7 m)
Make sure you refer to RANGE DIAGRAM M984E1
located on either side of equipment body to prevent
equipment damage.
Do not go over maximum load limit. Going over
maximum load limit will cause electrical shutdown
for six seconds or until load is lowered.
Do not allow power plant to swing and come in
contact with vehicle. Power plant may be damaged.
NOTE
Chains are available on the M984E1 which can be used
to guide the power plant during removal.
(6) Operate HOIST control lever (4) and TELESCOPE control lever (5) to
position power plant (1) approximately 2 ft (60 cm) above ground and
3 ft (1 m) directly behind crosstube (6).
(8) Place REMOTE CONTROL UNIT safely on wrecker.
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