Original Operating Manual - ROPA Fahrzeug

6.12.7 Manually folding in the machine rear
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6 Operation
For reasons of stability when changing from working position to transporting position, do
not forget to first swing in the truck conveyor and only then swing in the pickup.
When swinging in the truck conveyor, work very diligently and concentrated, since
otherwise, you could severely damage the machine. ROPA therefore urgently
recommends that a second, reliable person be called in as flagman during the first
experimental attempts.
This person may in no case be standing in the rotating and swiveling range of the truck
conveyor or the counterweight.
a) Remove large accumulations of soiling and deposits of earth. Pay particular
attention that the area around the lower pivot point of the roller recleaner is free of
earth deposits.
b) Check whether the folding/swiveling area of the truck conveyor and counterweight
arm are free of obstacles, transport vehicles or people. The driver's cab should
always be completely raised to enable the best overview of the hazard zones.
Warning! Make sure that no persons are located in the hazard zone in front. Risk of
very severe injuries. During all work with the truck conveyor, all people being near the
machine must wear a suitable and approved hardhat.
c) If the truck conveyor is positioned to the left loading direction, then the truck
conveyor and counterweight arm must first cross over before fold-out (see pictorial
sequence on page 162).
– To do so, generally lift the counterweight all the way.
– Raise the truck conveyor articulation up to the end-stop.
– Lower the truck conveyor down to the end-stop.
– Rotate the swivel arm directly to the rear.
– Perform a visual check to see if the lock of the counterweight arm is completely
opened.
– Rotate the counterweight arm directly to the rear.
– Rotate the truck conveyor under the completely raised counterweight to the right
side of the machine.
Chapter 6
Operation