Grove Crane RT 58 B, C, D & E Operator’s & Safety Handbook Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Grove Crane RT 58 B, C, D & E Operator’s & Safety Handbook Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Grove Crane RT 58 B, C, D & E Operator’s & Safety Handbook Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Grove Crane RT 58 B, C, D & E Operator’s & Safety Handbook Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

FOREWORD:

• This handbook has been compiled to assist you in proper1y operating
  and maintaining your Grove Crane.
• Before placing the crane in service, take time to thoroughly familiarize
  yourself with the contents of this manual. After all sections have
  been read and understood, retain the manual for future reference in a
  readily accessible location.
• The Grove Crane has been designed for maximum pert’ormance with
  minimum maintenance. With proper care, years of trouble-free service
  can be expected.
• Const~lllt improvement and engineering progress makes it necessary
  that v.c reserve the right to make specification and equipment changes
  without notice.
• Engine operating procedures and routine maintenance procedures are
  supplied in a separate manual with each crane, and should be referred
  to for detailed information.
• Information in this manual does not replace federal, state, or local regulations,
  safety codes, or insurance requirements.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Grove Crane RT 58 B, C, D & E Operator’s & Safety Handbook Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Section 1 – INTRODUCTION 1-1
Section 2 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2-1
GENERAL 2-1
OPERATORS’ INFORMATION 2-2
OPERATOR’S QUALIFICATION 2-4
CRANE STABILITY/STRUCTURAL STRENGTH 2-5
Load Charts 2-7
Work Site 2-7
Lifting Operations 2-10
Counterweight 2-12
Multiple Crane Lifts 2-13
TWO BLOCKING 2-14
LOAD MOMENT INDICATING SYSTEM 2-15
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD 2-16
Set Up and Operation 2-18
Electrocution Hazard Devices 2-19
Electrical Contact 2-20
Special Operating Conditions and Equipment 2-21
CRUSH I NG HAZARDS 2-22
PERSONNEL HANDLING 2-23
TRAVEL OPERATION 2-24
MAINTENANCE 2-25
Service and Repairs 2-26
Lubrication ··;-·;·· · 2-27
Tires 2-28
Wire Rope 2-28
BATTERIES 2-30
ENGINE 2-31
WORK PRACTICES 2-31
Crane Access 2-31
Job Preparation 2-32
Working 2-33
Lifting 2-35
Hand Signals 2-37
TRANSPORTING THE CRANE 2-38
SHUT DOWN 2-38
BOOM EXTENSION/JIB : 2-39
COLD WEATHER OPERATION 2-41
Section 3 – CAB CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3-1
vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
Page
ENGINE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3-1
Engine Distress Indicator Light 3-1
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 3-1
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 3-1
Fuel Quantity Gauge 3-1
Tachometer Gauge 3-2
Voltmeter Gauge 3-2
Ignition Switch 3-2
Hand Throttle 3-2
Foot Throttle Pedal 3-6
Cold Start Button (Diesel Engine Only) 3-6
Hourmeter Gauge 3-6
Transmission Oil Temperature Guage 3-6
ACCESSORY CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3-6
Dome Light Switch 3-6
Panel Light Switch 3-6
Beacon Light Switch 3-7
Flood Light Switch 3-7
Lights Switch 3-7
Fire Extinguisher 3-7
Horn Button 3-7
Turn Signal/Four-Way Flasher Lever 3-7
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch 3-7
Spot I ight -; -~– 3-8
Heater Electrical Control Panel 3-8
CRANE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3-8
Rear Axle Lockout Override Activated Indicator Light 3-8
Rear Axle Lockout Switch 3-8
Emergency Steer Activated Indicator Light 3-9
Rear Wheels Not Centered Indicator Light 3-9
Emergency Service Brake Acitvated Indicator Light 3-9
LMI Panel 3-9
Hoist Rotation Indicator 3-9
Main Hoist Control Lever 3-9
Bubble Level 3-10
Boom Lift Control Lever 3-1 O
Auxiliary Hoist Control Lever 3-1 O
Rear Steer Control Lever 3-1 0
Park Brake Lever 3-10
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
Page
Transmission Forward/Neutral/Reverse Selector Lever 3-1 O
Transmission Gear Selector Lever 3-11
Outrigger Selector Valve 3-11
Transmission High/Low Range Selector Lever 3-11
Transmission 2 Wheel/4-Wheel Drive Selector Lever 3-11
Positive Swing Lock Control Handle 3-11
Foot Brake Pedal 3-12
Outrigger Control Lever 3-12
Boom Telescope Control Lever 3-12
Swing Control Lever 3-12
Section 4 # OPERATING PROCEDURES 4-1
PRE-STARTING CHECKS 4-1
Fuel Supply 4-1
Engine Oil 4-1
Engine Coolant 4-1
Batteries 4-1
Signal and Running Lights 4-1
Foot and Parking Brakes 4-1
Daily Lubrication 4-2
Hydraulic Reservoir and Filter 4-2
Tires 4-2
Wire Rope 4-2
Hook Block 4-2
Air Cleaner ;· ;-··;·- ; 4-2
ENGINE OPERATION 4-2
Starting Procedure 4-3
Cold-Weather Starting 4-4
Shutdown Procedure 4-4
Emergency Engine Shutdown 4-5
CRANE TRAVEL OPERATION 4-5
Traveling – General 4-5
Moving the Crane 4-7
Steering 4-8
Front Wheel Steering 4-8
Rear Wheel Steering 4-8
Four-Wheel Steering 4-8
Crabbing · 4-9
Traveltng – Forward 4-9
Traveling – Reverse 4-1 O
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
Page
Four-wheel Drive Operation 4-1 o
GENERAL CRANE OPERATION 4-11
Pump Drive 4-11
Control Lever Operation 4-12
Preload Check 4-13
USING YOUR LOAD CHART 4-13
CRANE FUNCTIONS 4-15
Setting the Outriggers 4-15
Stowing the Outriggers 4-15
Swinging the Boom 4-16
Elevating and Lowering the Boom 4-17
Elevating the Boom 4-17
Lowering the Boom 4-17
Emergency Boom Operating Procedures 4-18
Telescoping the Boom 4-19
Extending the Boom 4-19
Retracting the Boom 4-19
Lowering and Raising the Cable 4-20
Lowering the Cable 4-20
Raising the Cable 4-20
Recommended Crane Shutdown Procedures 4-21
OPERATIONAL AIDS 4-21
Load Moment Indicator System 4-22
Control Lever Lockout System ·; · 4-22
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OPERATION 4-22
Engine Cold Start System 4-22
Diesel Fuel Heater 4-23
Starting 4-23
Operating 4-23
Stopping 4-23
How Water Heater 4-23
Section 5 – LUBRICATION 5-1
GENERAL 5-1
LUBRICATION POINTS 5-2
WIRE ROPE LUBRICATION 5-13
Section 6 – SET UP AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 6-1
GENERAL 6-1
INSTALLING CABLE ON THE HOIST 6-1
CABLE REEVING 6-2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS {continued)
Page
DEAD-END RIGGING/WEDGE SOCKETS 6-2
Installing Wedge and Socket 6-4
A-FRAME AND TELESCOPING JIB 6-7
Erecting 6 7
Stowage R 6-13

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