Manitowoc Grove TMS9000-2 Series User manual

Service Manual
Grove TMS9000-2
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WARNING
California Proposition 65
Breathing diesel engine exhaust exposes you
to chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
• Always start and operate the engine in a
well-ventilated area.
• If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to
the outside.
• Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust
system.
• Do not idle the engine except as
necessary.
For more information, go to
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Batteries, battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories can expose you to
chemicals, including lead and lead
compounds, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
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Operation of this equipment may create
sparks that can start fires around dry
vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required.
The owner/operator should contact local fire
agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire
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SERVICE MANUAL
This Manual has been prepared for and is considered part of -
TMS9000-2
Crane Model Number
NOTICE
The crane serial number is the only method your distributor or the
factory has of providing you with correct parts and service informa-
tion.
The crane serial number is identified on the builder’s decal
attached to the operator’s 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 the
crane.
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©2019 Grove U.S. L.L.C.
Published 01-14-2021 Control # 707-01
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Manitowoc Cranes
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Service Manual Supplement
PURPOSE:To provide guidance for issues related to tire wear, suspension
and/or steering performance.
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR REPAIRING TIRE WEAR,
SUSPENSION, AND/OR STEERING PERFORMANCE ISSUES: Have a
qualified alignment specialist inspect the machine for compliance with the
following machine specifications:
•Tire pressure (front & rear): 130 psi
(If experiencing tire wear due to over-inflation contact Crane Care
for alternate tire inflation solutions.)
•Tire/Wheel lateral & radial run-out:0.060” maximum
Note: For Runout Tolerances Use the 30/60/90 Rule
0.000" - 0.030": Excellent
0.031" - 0.060": Good
0.061" - 0.090": Use 3R’s - Rotate tire 180 degrees
- Re-lubricate tire and wheel
- Re-inflate with tire laying flat (5 psi. max)
0.091" - Higher: Inspect all wheel end components
•Ride Height–both tandems: 1.80°open +/- 0.50°;max. 0.50°
difference on any one tandem.
•Steer and Drive axles offset: 0.00” +/- 0.19”
•Steer and Drive axles parallelism: 0.00” +/- 0.13”
•Drive tandem thrust: 0.75” maximum
•Steer axles toe: +0.03” +/- 0.03”
•Steer axle wheel ends caster: 3.00° +/- 0.50°
•Steer axle wheel ends camber: +0.06° +/- 0.19°(not adjustable)
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Date
Month/day/year
To:
Mobile Crane Distributor Service Managers
Mobile Crane Field Support Personnel
Subject:
Suspension Alignment Supplement; Rev 2
Model(s) Affected:
TMS700E, TMS800E, & TMS9000-2
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ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE:To enable a customer’s service department
to make axle and front-end alignment adjustments when suspension, tire,
and/or steering performance is poor:
STEP 1. When an issue with tire, suspension, and/or steering
performance is identified, the customer should fill out a “Field
Alignment Worksheet” (attached to this document) and submit it to
Crane Care for evaluation and instruction.
STEP 2. Crane Care will evaluate the worksheet and provide a list of
adjustments that are required.
STEP 3. The customer’s service department will make the required
adjustments per the instructions on the following pages and test the
machine to validate improved performance. Test results should be
submitted to Crane Care.
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FIELD ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:Instructions for each adjustment are on
the following pages. Crane Care to check-mark those that are required:
X Machine Preparation.
Inflate tire to 130 psi. Position/s:
Breakdown and re-mount tire/wheel assy. Position/s:
Re-check axial & radial run-out.
Adjust axle offset. Position/s:
Adjust steer axle skew.
Adjust steer axle parallelism.
Adjust steering linkage.
Adjust steer axle turning stops.
Adjust steer wheel-end caster. Position/s:
Steer wheel-end camber is not adjustable. Crane Care is to advise remedy.
Adjust steer wheel-end toe. Position/s:
Adjust drive axle thrust.
Adjust drive axle parallelism.
X Test and report result to Manitowoc Crane Care.
Tools (other than miscellaneous wrenches):
Camber/Caster alignment tool (if available) Dial Indicator/s
Thrust alignment tool (if available) 4 foot level or straight edge
Trammel bar (if available) Can of white spray paint
Toe bar Tire Scribe
(4) Alignment turntables (2) Wheel chocks
Digital angle gauge/s (2) Ø21/64” (0.8mm) rig pin or drill
Tape measure (1/32” graduations) Tape measure (1 mm graduations)
Porta-power (if available) Laser pointer w/mtg for 22.5” wheel
Air pressure >130 psi Air hose with chuck
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Machine Preparation:
NOTE: Alignments should be performed on a level surface. Height of tire patches should be
within 1/8” of each other.
•For field alignment configure the machine in the most common roading condition
and inflate all tires to 130 psi.
•Drive vehicle straight into inspection site, at least 3 full tire rotations to ensure
it’s straight into site. Driving into and backing out of the work area several times
will ensure the vehicle’s suspension components remain relaxed to achieve
proper measurements.
•For final positioning, shift transmission to neutral and allow vehicle to roll
forward to a stop without using the brakes.
•Engage parking brake.(Note: Outriggers do not function unless park brake is engaged.)
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Machine Preparation continued:
•Adjust ride height - front and rear.
Note: When setting ride height and measuring alignment settings be certain that the air
system is at full system pressure; re-charge frequently.
•Place wheel chocks on drive axles and release the park brake.
•Place a calibrated digital angle gauge on the flat surface of the trailing arm
and adjust the ride height valve to achieve a 1.8°+/-0.5°angle, open to the
rear. Repeat the process on all four tandems and maintain a 0.5°tolerance
between left and right on the same tandem.
Note: Calibrate/zero digital angle gauges to the bottom frame rail, positioned in the same
orientation that each is being applied on the suspension.
•Prepare for toe adjustment if it is required:
•Raise the machine on outriggers until the tires are just off the ground.
•Prepare the steer tires for toe measurement by highlighting (white spray
paint) a section/row of tread around each tire and scribing a line into the
highlight around the tires as they are rotated.
•Lower the machine to the ground. Back out and drive straight into the work
area several times to ensure the vehicle’s suspension components remain
relaxed and achieve proper measurements. Place wheel chocks on the drive
axles.
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Adjust axle offset.
•Measure the distance between the frame side plate to the edge of the tire tread
centered over the axle, left and right; these measurements should be within
3/16 in. (4.8 mm).
Note: steering axle and drive axle measurements will be different; axle lengths and frame
widths are different.
Measure to edge of tread
•Adjust side to side using lateral torque rods. Re-torque bolts 2 to 3 turns into the
locking feature of the nut.
Note: Machine should be on outriggers to perform this adjustment.
Adjust each axle using the lateral torque rod.
•Lower the machine to the ground. Back out and drive straight into the work
area several times to ensure the vehicle’s suspension components remain
relaxed and achieve proper measurements. Place wheel chocks on the drive
axles.
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