Zoomlion RT35 User manual

RT35 ROUGH TERRAIN CRANE
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Edition 1
Dec.2013

RT35 Rough Terrain Crane I
Zoomlion Cranes appreciates your selection of the ZOOMLION Rough Terrain Crane
for your application.
No one should operate the crane unless they read and understand the information in
this manual.
When you follow the instructions in this manual, your crane can operate at MAXIMUM
EFFICIENCY.
The operator must keep this manual in the cab of the crane.
If there is anything in the manual that you do not understand, speak with us. We
(Zoomlion Cranes) are NOT responsible for damages from an operator who does not
obey the instructions in the OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
The OPERATOR’S MANUAL is an important part of the crane. If the crane becomes the
property of a different person, make sure that the manual stays in the cab of the crane.
THANK YOU!
Mobile Crane Branch Company of ZOOMLION Heavy Industry Science and Technology
Co., Ltd.
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II RT35 Rough Terrain Crane
Hazard Indicators
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, ATTENTION, NOTE, and IMPORTANT labels are on
signs and decals, and as you read this manual to show important instructions. In this
manual, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION labels are before the paragraph or item to
which they apply. ATTENTION, NOTE, and IMPORTANT follow the paragraph or item
they apply to. The markers are as follows:
Refers to a dangerous situation which, if you do not prevent, will cause death or
injury.
Refers to a possible dangerous situation which, if you do not prevent, could cause
death or injury.
Refers to a possible dangerous situation which, if you do not prevent, may cause
light or moderate injury.
Attention
Refers to a situation which, if you do not prevent, may cause property or equipment
damage.
Note
Refers to a tip or hint in the operation instructions.
Emphasizes the importance of the data in this manual.
This symbol shows a step or procedure that is not approved and can cause a dangerous
situation.
Caution
Warning
Danger
Important

RT35 Rough Terrain Crane III
To owners, users and operators............................................................................................I
Safety.......................................................................................................................................II
1 Foreword.........................................................................................................................1-1
2 Nomenclature.................................................................................................................2-1
3 Introduction.................................................................................................................... 3-1
4 Safety ..............................................................................................................................4-1
5 Operating conditions and points for attention........................................................... 5-1
5.1 Operating conditions.............................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 Pre-departure checks (to job-site)..........................................................................5-3
6 Controls and instruments.............................................................................................6-1
7 Operating instructions..................................................................................................7-1
7.1 Safety equipment....................................................................................................7-1
7.2 Starting the engine................................................................................................. 7-2
7.3 After the engine starts............................................................................................ 7-2
7.4 Cold weather starting............................................................................................. 7-3
7.5 Move and park the crane....................................................................................... 7-3
7.6 Economical driving................................................................................................. 7-4
7.7 Steering operation.................................................................................................. 7-5
7.8 Braking operation................................................................................................... 7-6
7.9 Transmission operation.......................................................................................... 7-7
7.10 Towing.................................................................................................................. 7-8
7.11 Outrigger operation.............................................................................................. 7-9
7.12 Hoist operation................................................................................................... 7-12
7.13 Main boom extend / retract operation................................................................ 7-22
7.14 Boom derrick operation...................................................................................... 7-30
7.15 Swing operation................................................................................................. 7-32
7.16Multifunctioning.................................................................................................. 7-35
7.17 Jib operation ...................................................................................................... 7-42
7.18 Rooster sheave.................................................................................................. 7-50
7.19 Vehicular operation............................................................................................ 7-53
7.20 “On tires” lifts...................................................................................................... 7-57
7.21 Unusual operating conditions ............................................................................ 7-58
8 Transportation and storage........................................................................................ 8-1
8.1 Transportation.........................................................................................................8-1
8.2 Storage....................................................................................................................8-3