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Published 10-21-2011, Control # 055-03
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5540F/YB5515 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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Boom Controls
See Figure 3-2 for the following procedure.
Swing Control
See Figure 3-2 for the following procedure.
The swing control operates the boom/mast rotation function.
The boom and mast will rotate continuously through a full
360°circle.
Telescope Control
See Figure 3-2 for the following procedure.
The telescope control extends and retracts the boom
sections.
Hoist Control
See Figure 3-2 for the following procedure.
The hoist control raises and lowers the drop block or hook
and ball.
Boom Control
See Figure 3-2 for the following procedure.
The boom control raises or lowers the boom assembly.
Outrigger Controls
See Figure 3-3 and Figure 3-4 for the following procedure.
This set of controls extends and retracts the outriggers.
See
Operating the Outrigger Controls
in this section.
Panel Switches
Dual Fuel Switch (Option)
See Figure 3-5 for the following procedure.
Cranes with a dual fuel engine can switch between gasoline
and liquid petroleum gas (L.P.G). See Fuel Change Over
instructions.
Work Light/Head Light Switch
See Figure 3-5 for the following procedure.
A three-position switch controls the crane’s lights.
Up position
illuminates the work lights, head and tail
lights and the instrument panel lights.
Center position
turns off all lights.
Down position
illuminates the head lights, tail lights and
the instrument panel lights.
FIGURE 3-2
Swing Control
Telescope Control
Hoist Control
Boom Control
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Outrigger
Control
FIGURE 3-3
Outrigger Controls-Standard Outriggers
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Outrigger Controls-Independent Outriggers
FIGURE 3-4
Outrigger Controls
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