Zoomlion RT65 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR
RT55 ROUGH TERRAIN CRANE
Address:Quantang Indust=rial Park, 2nd Yuanda Road,
Changsha Economic and Technological Development
Zone, Hunan Province, China
Postcode: 410131
Website: www.zoomlion.com
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RT55 ROUGH TERRAIN CRANE
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Edition 1
Dec. 2013
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RT55 Rough Terrain Crane I
Zoomlion Cranes appreciates your selection of the ZOOMLION Rough Terrain Crane
for your application.
The Operator's Manual for RT55 Rough Terrain Crane also covers RT60 for US market.
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.
Copyright
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consent of Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
Copyright © 20XX, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
All rights reserved. Printed in the United States.
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II RT55 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.
Important
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
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RT55 Rough Terrain Crane III
Contents
To owners, users and operators.............................................................................................. I
Safety........................................................................................................................................ II
1 Foreword........................................................................................................................01-1
2 Nomenclature ................................................................................................................02-1
3 Introduction...................................................................................................................03-1
4 Safety .............................................................................................................................04-1
5 Operating conditions and points for attention ...........................................................05-1
5.1 Operating conditions .................................................................................................05-1
5.2 Pre-departure checks (to job-site) .............................................................................05-3
6 Controls and instruments.............................................................................................06-1
7 Operating instructions..................................................................................................07-1
7.1 Safety equipment ......................................................................................................07-1
7.2 Starting the engine ....................................................................................................07-2
7.3 After the engine starts................................................................................................07-2
7.4 Cold weather starting.................................................................................................07-3
7.5 Move and park the crane...........................................................................................07-3
7.6 Economical driving ....................................................................................................07-4
7.7 Steering operation .....................................................................................................07-5
7.8 Braking operation ......................................................................................................07-6
7.9 Transmission operation .............................................................................................07-7
7.10 Towing .....................................................................................................................07-8
7.11 PTO operation .........................................................................................................07-8
7.12 Outrigger operation ...............................................................................................07-10
7.13 Hoist operation ......................................................................................................07-13
7.14 Main boom extend / retract function operation ......................................................07-23
7.15 Boom derrick operation .........................................................................................07-27
7.16 Swing operation.....................................................................................................07-29
7.17 Multifunctions ........................................................................................................07-32
7.18 Jib operation..........................................................................................................07-38
7.19 Rooster sheave .....................................................................................................07-45
7.20 Vehicular operation................................................................................................07-47
7.21 “On tires” lifts.........................................................................................................07-50
7.22 Unusual operating conditions ................................................................................07-51
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IV RT55 Rough Terrain Crane
8 Transportation and storage..........................................................................................08-1
8.1 Transportation ...........................................................................................................08-1
8.2 Storage......................................................................................................................08-3
9 Specifications................................................................................................................09-1
9.1 Conversion tables......................................................................................................09-1
9.2 Average weight of materials ......................................................................................09-3
9.3 Torque values............................................................................................................09-5
9.4 Technical specifications.............................................................................................09-6
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RT55 Rough Terrain Crane 01 - 1
The owner of this crane must know federal, state and local rules. When your
equipment is in operation, the area must be safe for employees and non-employees.
Do not cause damage to other equipment or local structures while you operate this
crane. The rules change by location and this manual does not give that data.
ZOOMLION makes manuals for different construction and industrial equipment. It is
policy to include applicable national consensus, industry standards and safety data
with the manuals. Use these data to give applicable training to personnel who are to
operate, do the maintenance and supervise the equipment correctly and safely.
We make equipment for heavy-duty labor. Do the periodic inspections regularly
because the equipment wears. This prevents accidents, decreases downtime and
helps equipment work satisfactorily. The goal of these inspections is to find worn,
cracked, damaged parts and loose or missing fasteners before they cause a problem.
Correct training and inspection procedures are necessary to prevent injury to persons,
property damage and high maintenance costs.
Read and understand the data that comes with this crane. Help is available from the
distributors of your ZOOMLION crane and from the ZOOMLION Mobile Crane Branch
Company.
This manual contains the instructions and data on the operation, maintenance,
lubrication, and adjustments of the Rough Terrain Crane. Do not operate the crane
before you understand the data in this manual.
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RT55 Rough Terrain Crane 02 - 1
To aid in understanding the contents of this manual, refer to the figure below. Each
numbered term can represent several components of the same main part.
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RT55 Rough Terrain Crane 03 - 1
CRANE PERIODIC INSPECTION CHECKLIST
This inspection checklist provides supplementary data to facilitate the correct operation
and maintenance of the crane.
Component Inspected Interval Function Adjusting Condition Maintenance condition Component Inspected Inspection Code Function Adjusting Condition Maintenance Condition
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03 - 2 RT55 Rough Terrain Crane
MAINTENANCE LOG
Item Adjusting Condition Date
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RT55 Rough Terrain Crane 03 - 3
About This Manual
General
The data (data, specifications, illustrations) in this manual is for cranes in production at the
time of this manuals publication. We reserve the right to make changes to this manual at
any time, without obligation.
This manual contains the instructions to move and operate the RT55 Crane in the field.
Follow the operation and maintenance procedures to make sure that your machine
operates at MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY. Use the CRANE PERIODIC INSPECTION
CHECKLIST. Keep a maintenance log to monitor all maintenance work on the machine.
An example of a Maintenance Log and Crane Periodic Inspection Checklist is at the
beginning of this section.
Again, we appreciate your selection of our crane. User safety is most important. To
complete on-site tasks safely, operators must be responsible. Obey the instructions that
follow:
Comply – with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Federal, State,
and Local Regulations.
Read, Understand, and Follow – the instructions in this and other manuals and
documents that come with the crane.
Use Good, Safe Work Practices – in a common sense way.
Only have trained operators – directed by informed and knowledgeable job-site
supervisors.
Do not use this crane – before the portable fire extinguisher, installed in the cab,
agrees with local fire protection rules.
Note
OSHA prohibits the alteration or modification of this crane without written
manufacturer’s approval. Use only factory approved parts to service or repair
the crane.
If you make modifications/additions "which affect the safe operation of the
equipment" to the crane before you use it, the crane owner must make sure
that the modifications/additions agree with OSHA 1926:1412.
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