Manitowoc Grove RT540E User manual

OPERATOR MANUAL
Supplement
Crane Warm-up Procedures
An untrained operator subjects himself and others to death or
serious injury. Do not operate this crane unless:
• You are trained in the safe operation of this crane. Manitowoc is not
responsible for qualifying personnel.
• You read, understand, and follow the safety and operating
recommendations contained in the crane manufacturer’s manuals and
load charts, your employer’s work rules, and applicable government
regulations.
• You are sure that all safety signs, guards, and other safety features are
in place and in proper condition.
• The Operator Manual and Load Chart are in the holder provided on
crane.
DANGER
!
© 2017 Manitowoc
Published 3-30-2017, Control # 516-04
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SECTION CONTENTS
Crane Warm-up Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Hoist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Swing Drive and Turntable Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Axles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hydraulic Oil System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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GROVE Published 3-30-2017, Control # 516-04 1
This Supplement provides information regarding the proper
warm-up procedures for operating the crane in colder
temperatures. The information provided here supplements
the Operator and Service Manuals and must be used in
conjunction with these manuals.
COLD CLIMATE ENGINE OPERATION
Engine specific cold climate operation information is
available through your Cummins dealer/service center under
Service Bulletin 3379009.
CRANE WARM-UP PROCEDURES
The following procedures detail the actions that must be
taken to properly warm the different crane components
before operating the crane.
NOTE: For temperatures below -9°C (15°F) refer to arctic
lubricants and conditions in the Operator and
Service Manuals.
Before starting the crane, ensure the appropriate lubricants
are used in order to provide lubrication for the prevailing
ambient temperatures in which the crane will operate in (a
list of lubricants and their temperature ranges can be found
in the Lubrication section of your crane’s Operator Manual,
by contacting your local Manitowoc distributor, or by
contacting Manitowoc Crane Care directly).
Engine
Warm-up Procedures for All Temperature Ranges:
1. Upon startup, allow the engine to idle for 3 to 5 minutes
before operating with a load.
2. Cold Engine Startup: After allowing the engine to warm
by idling it for 3 to 5 minutes, slowly increase the engine
speed to provide adequate lubrication to the bearings
and to allow the oil pressure to stabilize.
Transmission
Operating the transmission with a sump temperature below
normal operating temperature is limited to:
•operating in the neutral gear or
•driving with an unloaded crane while not exceeding
1500 engine RPM and not exceeding half throttle.
Warm-up Procedures for Rough Terrain (RT) and
Industrial Cranes:
1. Engage the parking brake and apply the service brake.
2. Shift the transmission into the highest gear and increase
the engine RPM to 1500 for 15 seconds, then allow the
engine RPM to return to idle.
3. Repeat Step 2 until the temperature of the transmission
sump reaches normal operating temperature.
Alternate Warm-up Procedures for Rough Terrain (RT)
and Industrial Cranes:
1. Setup the crane on outriggers.
2. Engage the transmission with 4-wheel drive selected (if
equipped) and allow crane to run at idle until the
temperature of the transmission sump reaches normal
operating temperature.
NOTE: Warm-up operation of 4-wheel drive transmission
engaged in 2-wheel drive only could cause
transmission damage.
Alternate Warm-up Procedures for Truck Mount (TM/
TMS) Cranes:
1. Setup the crane on outriggers.
2. Engage the transmission and allow crane to run at idle
until the temperature of the transmission sump reaches
normal operating temperature.
Hoist
Performing a warm-up procedure is recommended at every
startup and is required at ambient temperatures below 4°C
(40°F).
Warm-up Procedures:
1. Without operating the hoist function, warm the hydraulic
oil (see Hydraulic Oil System, page 2-2).
2. Once the hydraulic system is warm, operate the
unloaded hoist, in both directions, at low speeds several
times to prime all hydraulic lines with warm hydraulic oil
and to circulate gear lubricant through the planetary
gear sets.
CAUTION
Crane Damage Hazard!
Operating the crane with the incorrect lubricants and
fluids for the prevailing ambient temperature and/or failing
to adequately warm the crane prior to cold weather
operation can lead to a failure of a crane component or
system.
Always use Manitowoc recommended lubricants and
fluids for the prevailing ambient temperature and properly
start and warm the crane using the cold weather
procedures found in this Operator Manual and
supplement before operating the crane at full load.
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Swing Drive and Turntable Bearing
Warm-up Procedures for Temperatures Above -7°C
(20°F):
1. Setup the crane on fully extended outriggers, with the
boom fully retracted and near maximum lift angle with no
load applied.
2. Rotate the superstructure at a speed of less than one
RPM for at least one complete revolution in one
direction, then rotate the superstructure at a speed of
less than one RPM for at least one complete revolution
in the opposite direction.
Warm-up Procedures for Temperatures Below -7°C
(20°F):
1. Ensure the boom is fully retracted and near maximum lift
angle with no load applied.
2. Rotate the superstructure at a speed of less than one-
half RPM for at least two complete revolutions in one
direction, then rotate the superstructure at a speed of
less than one-half RPM for at least two complete
revolutions in the opposite direction.
Axles
Warm-up Procedures for Temperatures Below -35°C
(-30°F):
1. Setup the crane on outriggers.
2. Engage the transmission (see Transmission, page 2-1)
with 4-wheel drive selected (if equipped) and allow
crane to run at idle until the temperature of the
transmission sump reaches normal operating
temperature.
NOTE: Warm-up operation of 4-wheel drive transmission
engaged in 2-wheel drive only could cause
transmission damage.
Hydraulic Oil System
Operating Limits and Warm-up Procedures:
• From 4°C to -10°C (40°F to 15°F): Crane operation
without a load is allowed with medium engine RPM and
medium function speed (joystick position) until the fluid
reaches at least 10°C (50°F). It is then recommended
that all crane functions be cycled to remove cold fluid
from all components and cylinders of the hydraulic
system. If there is any unusual sound coming from the
crane’s hydraulic pumps or motors, stop the operation
and engine immediately and contact a Manitowoc
distributor.
• From 10°C to 4°C (50°F to 40°F): Crane operation with
a load is allowed with medium engine RPM and medium
function speed (joystick position) until the fluid reaches
at least 10°C (50°F).
• From 95°C to 10°C (200°F to 50°F): Crane operation
with a load is allowed with no restrictions.
• Above 95°C (200°F): No crane operation is allowed. Let
the crane’s hydraulic oil cool by running the engine at
idle with no functions actuated.
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Manual and the Load Chart before operating your
new crane. You must also view and understand the
supplied safety video. The Operator's Manual
supplied with and considered part of your crane must
be read and completely understood by each person
responsible for assembly, disassembly, operation
and maintenance of the crane.
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OPERATOR MANUAL
This manual has been prepared for and is considered part of -
RT540E
Crane Model Number
This Manual is divided into the following sections:
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
SECTION 2 SAFETY INFORMATION
SECTION 3 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
SECTION 4 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
SECTION 5 LUBRICATION
SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
NOTICE
The crane serial number is the only method your distributor or the factory
has of providing you with correct parts and service information.
The crane serial number is identified on the builder’s decal attached to the
operator cab. Always furnish crane serial number when ordering parts
or communicating service problems with your distributor or the factory.
An untrained operator subjects himself and others to death or
serious injury. Do not operate this crane unless:
• You are trained in the safe operation of this crane. Manitowoc is not
responsible for qualifying personnel.
• You read, understand, and follow the safety and operating
recommendations contained in the crane manufacturer’s manuals and
load charts, your employer’s work rules, and applicable government
regulations.
• You are sure that all safety signs, guards, and other safety features are
in place and in proper condition.
• The Operator Manual and Load Chart are in the holder provided on
crane.
DANGER
!
© 2015 Manitowoc
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The original language of this publication is English.
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain
chemical lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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RT540E OPERATOR MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Noise/vibration Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Noise Level Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Vibration Level Test Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
List of Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Torque Converter/Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Axles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Swing Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Boom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Swivel Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Hydraulic Pumps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Serial Number Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
SECTION 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Safety Information
Safety Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Safety Alert Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Signal Words. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Accidents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Operator Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Operator Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Operational Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) Systems (If Equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Anti-Two-Blocking Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Working Area Limiter (If Equipped). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Crane Stability/Structural Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Load Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Work Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Wind Forces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Lifting Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Counterweight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Outrigger Lift Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Multiple Crane Lifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Pile Driving and Extracting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Crane Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Crane Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Electrocution Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Set-Up and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Electrocution Hazard Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Electrical Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Special Operating Conditions and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Personnel Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Environmental Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Service and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
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Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Sheaves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Transporting the Crane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Travel Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Work Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Personal Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Crane Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Job Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Lifting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Hand Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Boom Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Parking and Securing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Shut-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Cold Weather Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Temperature Effects on Hook Blocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Temperature Effects on Hydraulic Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Crane Specific Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Overload Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Boom Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Superstructure Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Carrier Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
SECTION 3. . . . . . . . . . . OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Steering column. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Turn Signal Lever and Windshield Wiper/Washer/Horn Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Steering Column Tilt Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Park Brake Control Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Headlights Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Drive Axle Selector Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Hazard Lights Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Increment/Decrement Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Transmission Shift Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Cab Overhead Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Skylight Window Latch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Skylight Wiper and Wiper Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Skylight Sunscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Dome Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Cab Circulating Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Right Side Window Latch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Overhead Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Skylight Wiper Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Heater/Air Conditioner Fan Speed Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Heater Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Air Conditioner Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Work Lights Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Boom Lights Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Crane Function Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Control Seat Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Boom Lift/Main Hoist Control Lever (Dual Axis) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
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Swing/Telescope or Swing/Auxiliary Hoist Control Lever (Dual Axis). . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Main Hoist Enable Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Boom Up Bypass Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Lift Function Enable Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Jog Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Outrigger Function Enable Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Differential Lock On/Off Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Rear Steer Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Auxiliary Hoist Enable Switch (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Boom Telescope Enable Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Swing Enable Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Seat Slide Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Air Conditioner/Heater Climate Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Seat Slide Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Armrest Adjustment Knobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Seat Height Adjustment Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) Bypass Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Emergency Stop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Level Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Deadman Switches (Optional) (Dual Axis Joysticks only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Hoist High Speed Toggle Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Horn Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Free Swing Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Cab Door Release Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Hoist Rotation Indicators (Not Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Seat Switch (Not Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Pre-Starting Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Cold Weather Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Engine Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Crane Travel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
General Crane Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Crane Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Stowing and Parking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Unattended Crane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Crane Control System (CCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Crane Control System (CCS) Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Menu Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Turntable Lock Control (Pin Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
CCS Main Screen Symbols and Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
CCS Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
CCS Operation Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Menu Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Mode of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Outrigger Operation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
RCL Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Switch to RCL Home Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Foot Pedal Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
360° Swing Lock Pedal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38
Swing Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Telescope Control Pedal (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Service Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Foot Throttle Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Miscellaneous Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Fuse Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
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Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
RCL Emergency Override Switch (Non-CE Certified Cranes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
RCL Emergency Override Switch and Indicator (CE Certified Cranes). . . . . . . . . 3-39
RCL Internal Light Bar (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Strobe Light or Beacon (Optional) (Not Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Backup Alarm (Not Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Emergency Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Appendix A: Crane Control System (CCS) Symbols and Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
SECTION 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set-up And Installation Procedures
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Installing Cable on the Hoist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Cable Reeving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Dead-end Rigging/wedge Sockets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Installing Wedge And Socket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Dead-end Rigging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Erecting And Stowing The Boom Extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
General Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Erecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Stowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Setting The Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Changing Boom Extension From Telescoping Type To Fixed Type . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Setting The Telescoping Extension Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Counterweights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
SECTION 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lubrication
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Environmental Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Lubrication Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Standard Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Arctic Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Below -18°C (0°F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Arctic Conditions Down To -40°C (-40°F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Surface Protection for Cylinder Rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Wire Rope Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Lubrication Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
CraneLUBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Steering and Suspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Axles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Drive Train. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Drive Train (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Outriggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Boom (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Hoist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
SECTION 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance Checklist
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Daily or 10 Hour Check List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Weekly or 50 Hour Check List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
SECTION CONTENTS
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Noise/vibration Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Noise Level Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Vibration Level Test Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
List of Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Torque Converter/Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Axles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Wheels and Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Swing Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Swivel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Hydraulic Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
GENERAL
NOTE: Throughout this handbook, reference is made to
left, front, and rear when describing locations.
These reference locations are to be considered as
those viewed from the operator seat with the
superstructure facing forward over the front of the
carrier frame.
This Manual provides important information for the operator
of the Model RT540E Series Grove Crane.
The rough terrain crane incorporates an all welded steel
frame, using planetary drive axles to provide four-wheel
drive. Axle steering is accomplished utilizing hydraulic steer
cylinders. The engine is mounted at the rear of the crane and
provides motive power through a six speed forward and
reverse transmission. Hydraulic, double box, sliding beam
outriggers are integral with the frame.
The carrier frame incorporates an integral fifth wheel, to
which the rear axle is mounted, to provide axle oscillation.
Axle oscillation lockout is automatic when the superstructure
rotates from the travel position.
The superstructure is capable of 360° rotation in either
direction. All crane functions are controlled from the fully-
enclosed cab mounted on the superstructure. The crane is
equipped with a four-section cable synchronized full power
boom. Additional reach is obtained by utilizing a swingaway
boom extension. Lifting is provided by a main hoist and an
optional auxiliary hoist.
NOISE/VIBRATION TEST RESULTS
Noise Level Test Results
•When equipped with the CE certification package, the
guaranteed sound power level LWA is 105 dB(A) as
measured by Directive 2000/14/EC and 85 dB(A) at the
crane operator’s position as measured by Annex G.1 of
EN 13000:2010.
Vibration Level Test Results
•At the operator station with closed cab operation,
vibration levels are less than 0.5 m/s/s for Whole Body
Vibration exposure and are less than 2.5 m/s/s for Hand
Arm Vibration exposure when measured according to
89/392/EEC Community Legislation on Machinery per
standard ISO 2631/1 - Evaluation of Human Exposure to
Work Body Vibration, ISO 5349 - Guidelines for the
Measurement and Assessment of Human Exposure to
Hand Transmitted Vibrations, and ISO/DIS 8041 -
Human Response Vibration Measuring Instrumentation.
Customer Support
Manitowoc and our Distributor Network want to ensure your
satisfaction with our products and customer support. Your
local distributor is the best equipped and most
knowledgeable to assist you for parts, service and warranty
issues. They have the facilities, parts, factory trained
personnel, and the information to assist you in a timely
manner. We request that you first contact them for
assistance. If you feel you need factory assistance, please
ask the distributor’s service management to coordinate the
contact on your behalf.
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New Owners
If you are the new owner of a Grove crane, please register it
with Manitowoc Crane Care so we have the ability to contact
you if the need arises.
Go to: http://www.manitowoccranes.com/MCG_CARE/
Includes/EN/changeOfOwnership.cfm and complete the
form.
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LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS
General
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RT540E
Rated Capacity. . . . . . . . . . .See Load Chart in cab
Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 x 4
Gross Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Axle Weight
Distribution Table
Dimensions
NOTE: Dimensions listed are for a crane with all
components fully retracted in the travel mode with
20.5 x 25-24 earthmover bias ply tires.
Wheelbase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.66 m (144 in)
Overall Crane Length. . . . . . . . . 12.29 m (483.7 in)
Overall Crane Width. . . . . . . . . . . . 2.54 m (100 in)
Overall Crane Height . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24 m (127in)
Tail-Swing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.66 m (144 in)
Outrigger Spread
Retracted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.39 m (7 ft 10 in)
Mid Extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.27 m (14 ft)
Fully Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.10 m (20 ft)
Capacities
Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 l (58 gal)
Coolant System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Engine
Specifications
Engine Lubrication System . . . . . . . . . See Engine
Specifications
Hydraulic Tank (Reservoir Capacity)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 l (117 gal)
at Full Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 l (105 gal)
at Low Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 l (97 gal)
Expansion Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 l (12 gal)
Hoists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 l (5.5 qt)
Swing Gearbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 l (4.25 qt)
Axle Planetary Hubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 l (3.5 pt)
Axle Differentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.5 l (20 pt)
Transmission (includes Torque Converter)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 l (25 qt)
Torque Converter/Transmission
Stall Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.024:1
Charge Pump Capacity . . . . . . 70 l/min (14.5 gpm)
@ 2000 rpm
Gear Ratios
Forward/Reverse
Lo 1st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.07
Lo 2nd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.64
Lo 3rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Hi 1st. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.05
Hi 2nd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.86
Hi 3rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.80
Engine
Cummins QSB6.7
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 l (409 cu in)
Firing Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5-3-6-2-4
Lube Amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.5 l (18.5 qt)
Coolant System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.5 l (30 qt)
Axles
Total Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.06:1
Carrier Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.57:1
Wheel End Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.60:1
Brakes
Type. . . . . . . . . Hydraulic/Splitsystem acting on all
four wheels
Wheels and Tires
Lugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Torque . . . . . . . . . . 461 to 488 Nm (340 - 360 lb-ft)
Tire Size
Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.5 x 25-24 ply rating
For roading and lifting pressures, refer to the Load
Chart Book in the cab.
Swing Gearbox
Reduction Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36:1
Output Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . .755 Nm (6680 in-lb)
Boom
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retracted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.8 m (32.2 ft)
Extended. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.0 m (101.7 ft)
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Section, Full Power
Elevation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-3 to +76 degrees
Extensions
Fixed Offsettable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.9 m (26 ft)
Folding*. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6 - 13.7 m (25 - 45 ft)
*Extensions are offsettable at 0, 15, or 30
degrees.
Swivel Assembly
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Slip Rings
Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ports
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ports
Hydraulic Pumps
Pump #1
NOTE: Pump output is theoretical @ no-load engine
speed.
Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Piston
Sections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Output - @ 275.8 bar (4,000 psi) w/no load
Section 1. . . . . . . . . . . .283.7 l/min (62.4 gpm)
Pump #2
Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gear
Sections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Output - @ 172.4 bar (2,500 psi) w/no load
Section 1. . . . . . . . . . . . .86.5 l/min (22.9 gpm)
Pump #3
Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gear with priority flow divider
Sections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Output - @ 199.9 bar (2,900 psi) w/no load
Section 1. . . . . . . . . . . . .57.2 l/min (15.1 gpm)
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Hoists
Drum Dimensions
Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270 mm (10.63 in)
Length (Standard) . . . . . . . .415 mm (16.34 in)
Cable
Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mm (5/8 in)
Length-Main. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 m (450 ft)
Length-Aux.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 m (450 ft)
Max. Permissible Line Pull (6x36)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.4 kN (11,770 lb)
Max. Single Line Speed . . . 156.7 m/min (514 fpm)
Hoist Motor Displacement
Low . . . . . . . 107 cm3(6.53 in3) per revolution
High. . . . . . . . 61 cm3(3,72 in3) per revolution
FIGURE 1-1
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