Textron PT-3500, Operator'S Manual

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Revolution Series PT-3500 / PT-7500 Puller Tensioner Page 60
Operation
Pulling Operations

Remove the conductor pulling grip from the
strung conductor and the swivel. Also,
remove the swivel from the rope/old
conductor end, remove any pulling grips from
the old conductor-(if applicable), and store
pulling grip(s) and swivel in the tool box-
unless further operations are planned.

Once completed with pulling operations
remove the rope/old conductor from the
levelwind head, and pull the remaining
rope/old conductor onto the drum.

When using a rope
drum, ensure that
the joystick is in
neutral with the
trigger
released,
the hydraulic drum
brake is set
(shown on screen) , then using a tie-
off rope around the drum, secure the rope
end to the drum.

Raise all jacks prior to transport.

If tools were used during operations, store
them in the tool box, unless further
operations are planned.

Turn the hydraulic power
engine off, by pushing
the
rocker switch
backward.

Once the engine is off,
turn the
master
power key
switch CCW
to the Off
position, and remove the key.

Complete all towing and road safety
procedures prior to towing machine-
(See
Towing and Road Safety section)
.

Complete all Post-Operation Inspections on
page 104.
NOTE: Ensure that all pins and
rollers are re-secured after
removing
the rope/old
conductor from the levelwind
head.
CAUTION: The rope end and levelwind must be
secured prior to transport.