Operator’s Manual
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23 Attachment Handling
23.1 General
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Never lift the entire machine with a boom.
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The machine must be parked on a level surface.
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The machine must be secured to prevent rolling while the attachment is being demounted.
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If the attachment is being lifted off, be sure the boom machine capacity, and lifting chains or straps
are sufficient to withstand the attachment weight. See the serial plate on the machine for the
attachment weight or the Specification section in this manual.
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Do not demount removable counterweights or the attachment when on a slope.
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Do not demount removable counterweights or the attachment when lifting a load.
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Never demount the attachment with the booms out of the lowered to ground position.
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Always fully stow the attachment before disengaging the quick hitch.
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Always recheck the quick hitch.
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Always recheck the attachment is fastened securely.
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The RCI should be in Lifting Mode when any attachment is fitted, unless the safe system of work
allows for otherwise.
23.2 Detaching
After the machine has been stabilised on flat level ground:
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Release residual pressure from the attachment by pressing the engine stop button in the menu
screen on the RCI (This will keep all the attachment functions enabled to allow actuation of the
controls without the engine running to vent the pressures.)
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Disengage the hydraulic, air and electrical connections to the host machine.
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Disengage the quick hitch via the RCI Controls and confirm.
See RCI Manual for further details.
NOTE: The quick hitch will only release if the RCI load on hook is minimised, to prevent dropping the
attachment. This is done by supporting the attachment on the ground or lorry deck etc.
23.3 Lifting
Never lift the machine.