S53-053 Panther
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Preparing for transport
Before preparing for transport, check the following:
Step Condition
Information
Remark(s)
Fig.
Switch/item
1.
System is active
Refer to chapter
8
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2.
Engine is running
Refer to chapter
9
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Then operate as follows to remove the support tube with cone:
Step Action
Information
Remark(s)
Fig.
Switch/item
1.
Remove the support tube with cone,
friction reducer
Reverse the steps 50 P
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2.
Carefully raise the push frame
completely
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2 or 3
make sure the cylinders reach end of
stroke;
Push frame lifts
bellows;
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3.
Unlock the bellow guiding rods
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4.
Remove the support tube with cone
friction reducer from the removal tool
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Support tube tool
Always secure the support tube tool by completely turning it. DO NOT
use the tool when it is partially secured
Then operate as follows to lower the bellows:
5.
Carefully retract the bellows by
lowering the push frame
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Make sure that the bellows
construction is tight in its housing
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6.
Lower the Panther to ground level
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Levelling Jacks:
Make sure the levelling jacks are fully retracted!
Lower the crawler evenly. NEVER retract the jacks fully one by one!!
