Wacker Neuson 28Z3, Operator'S Manual

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OM 28Z3 US – Edition 2.0 * * 28Z3b330.fm
Operation
3.20 Lifting excavator
Safety instructions
• The crane and the lifting gear must have suitable capacity and dimensions.
• Lifting the machine requires suitable lifting gear.
• Secure the machine against unintentional movement!
• Check the cab for damage.
Warning!
Crushing hazard.
• Do not lift the machine with someone in the operator seat/station or on the
machine
• Persons responsible for attaching the lifting devices to the machine shall
be experienced with crane operations and hand signals.The crane opera-
tor shall maintain sight of the personnel attaching, guiding, and unhooking
the excavator.
• Use OSHA rated and approved lifting devices capable lifting the excava-
tor, attachments, options and accumulated debris. Refer to the general
weight guidelines in the specification section of this manual.
• Do not lift the machine with material in the bucket attachment.
• The crane operator shall observe the lift zone and lift the machine when
the area is clear of people.
• Do not attempt to lift the excavator with any type of crane including wheel
loaders unless the crane operator is qualified to lift loads in craning opera-
tions. The crane operator shall be knowledgable of OSHA 1910 craning
regulations.
• The lifting devices must be the specified lengths L1 and L2.
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Load the machine as follows:
• Fit the standard bucket and lock it safely.
• Empty the standard bucket.
• Tilt in the standard bucket.
• Stop the engine.
• Fold the control lever base up.
• Remove the starting key.
• Do not allow anyone to stay in the cab, and close the doors and the engine cover.
• Use suitable lifting gear, tracks etc.
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Mount the lifting gear at the point on the boom provided for lifting the machine.
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Mount the lifting gear at the points on the stabilizer blade provided for lifting the
machine.
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Make sure the lifting gear has the required lengths L1 and L2.
• Slowly raise the machine.
Required lengths L1 and L2 of the lifting gear:
Fig. 41: Craning operation
L1 L2
Excavator Length
Dimension
28Z3 L1 2000 mm (6’ 7’‘)
28Z3 L2 3470 mm (11' 5’’)
Authorized loads Force
Boom lift eye 40 kN (8992 ft.lbs.)
Stabilizer blade lift eye 40 kN (8992 ft.lbs.)