Grove Crane RT700 Series Operator’s and Safety Handbook Manual PDF

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I
GENERAL
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INTRODUCTION 1-1
LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS 1-3
SECTION II
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL 2-1
TRAVEL OPERATION 2-11
CRANING OPERATION 2-15
JIBS 2-40
WIRE ROPE AND SHEAVES 2-41
CONTROLLED FREE-FALL HOIST 2-46
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS 2-47
PERSONNEL PLATFORMS 2-63
COLD WEATHER OPERATION 2-64
DON’T FORGET 2-65
SECTION Ill
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL · 3-1
MAJOR COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS 3-1
Cab Assembly 3-1
Carrier Frame Assembly 3-1
Engine 3-2
Fuel Tank 3-2
Drive Train 3-2
Axles 3-2
Steering System 3-3
Axle Oscillation Lockout System 3-3
Air System 3-3
Hydraulic System and Components 3-3
Reservoir 3-3
Hydraulic Oil Cooler 3-3
Pumps 3-4
Directional Control Valves 3-4
Hydraulic Boost Circuit 3-4
Turntable Assembly And Swing Mechanism 3-4
Swing Motor 3-4
Swing Gearbox 3-5
Swing Brake 3-5
Boom Assembly 3-5
Swing/Boom Warning System 3-5
Main Hoist 3-5
Outrigger System 3-6
Swivels 3-6
Electrical System 3-6
OPTIONAL SYSTEMS 3-6
Tow Winch 3-6
Heater 3-6
Rear Axle lockout Override 3· 7
Rear Steer Indicator 3-7
Backup Alarm 3-7
Swingaway Boom Extension 3-7
Outrigeer Stabilizer Spin-Type locks 3·8
Auxiliary Hoist 3-8
Controlled Fr,ee-Fall 3-8
Operating Control 3-10
Hoist Brakes 3-10
CAB CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3-10
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Engine Controls And Indicators 3-10
Hand Throttle Lock Control 3-10
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 3-11
Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge 3-11
Fuel Gauge 3-14
Voltmeter 3-14
Engine Stop Switch (DOA) 3-14
Ignition Switch 3 14
Tachometer 3-14
Quick Start Switch 3· 15
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 3-15
Foot Throttle Pedal 3-15
Engine Distress Indicator (Optional) 3-15
Hourmeter 3-15
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Crane Controls And Indicators 3-16
Transmission Shift levers 3-16
Swing Control Lever 3-1 6
Boom Telescope Control Lever 3-16
Rear Steer Control Lever 3-1 6
Boom Lift Control Lever “·· 3-16
Auxiliary Hoist Control lever (Optional) 3-17
Main Hoist Control Lever 3-17
Free-Fall Control Lever (Optional) 3-17
Hoist Rotation Indicators (Optional) 3-17
Transmission Range Selector Switch 3-17
0 utrig ger Control Panel 3-17
Swing Brake Control 3-18
Brake On Indicator 3-18
Elevate Boom Indicator 3-18
Axle Lockout Override Indicator (Optional) 3-18
Rear Wheels Not Centered Indicator (Optional) 3-18
Low Air Pressure Indicator ; 3-18
Air Pressure Gauge 3-19
Axle Lockout Override Switch (Optional) 3-19
Swing Brake Pedal 3 19
Boom Lift Control Pedal 3-19
Brake Foot Pedal 3-20
Park Brake Control 3-20
Krueger Antitwo-Block System 3-20
Swing Lock Control Handle 3-20
Accessory Controls And Indicators 3-20
Lights Switch 3-20
Boom Flood Light Switch (Optional) 3-21
Rotating Beacon Light Switch 3-21
Cab Circulating Fan (Optional) 3-21
Hom ” 3-21
Tum Signal/Four-Way Flasher Switch 3-21
Dash Light , 3-21
Cab Dome Light 3-21
Spotlight (Optional) 3-22
Skylight Wiper (Optional) · 3-22
Windshield Wiper Switch 3-22
Boom Angle Indicator (Optional) 3-22
Bubble level Indicator 3-22
Heater Air Flow Control (Optional) 3-22
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Heater Air Temperature Control (Optional) 3-23
Heater Control Panel (Optional} 3-23
SECTION IV
OPERATING PROCEDURES
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 4-3
Swingaway Extension 4-3
ENGINE OPERATION 4-3
Starting Procedure 4-3
Cold Weather Starting 4-5
Shutdown Procedure 4-6
Emergency Engine Shutdown (GMC only) 4-6
CRANE TRAVEL OPERATION 4-7
Travel-General 4-7
Moving The Machine 4-9
Steering 4-10
Front Wheel Steering 4-10
Rear Wheel Steering 4-10
Four Wheel Steering 4-11
Crabbing 4-11
Traveling Forward 4-12
Traveling Reverse 4-12
Four Wheel Drive Operation 4-13
Parking 4-14
GENERAL CRANE OPERATION 4-14
Pump Drive 4-14
Control Lever Operation 4-1 5
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Preload Check 4-15
USING YOUR LOAD CHART 4-16
CRANE FUNCTIONS 4-19
Setting The Outriggers 4-20
Stowing The Outriggers 4-21
Swinging The Boom 4-23
Elevating And Lowering The Boom 4-24
Elevating The Boom 4-24
Lowering The Boom 4-25
Foot Control 4-25
Emergency Boom Operating Procedures 4-26
Telescoping The Boom 4-26
Extending The Boom 4-26
Retracting The Boom 4-27
Lowering And Raising The Cable 4-28
Lowering The Cable 4-28
Raising The Cable 4-28
Hoist Speed Range Selection 4-29
Stowing And Parking 4-29
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OPERATION 4-30
Diesel Fuel Heater 4-30
Starting 4-30
Operating 4-30
Stopping 4-30
Propane Heater ‘, 4-30
Starting 4-30
Operating 4-31
Stopping 4-31
Engine Quick Start System 4-31
Controlled Free-Fall 4-32
Operating The Hoist In The Controlled Free-Fall Mode 4-32
Suggested Procedures For Operators : 4-33
Back Pressure 4-34
Power-Pinned Fly Section 4-35
Setting-Up the Power-Pinned Fly Section 4-35
Stowing The Power-Pinned Fly Section 4-37
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SECTION V
OPERATIONAL AIDS
GENERAL ; 5-1
KRUEGER LOAD MOMENT INDICATING (LMI) SYSTEM 5-1
ANTITWO-BLOCK SYSTEM 5-1
CONTROL LEVER LOCKOUT SYSTEM 5-2
SECTION VI
LUBRICATION
GENERAL 6-1
LUBRICANTS 6-1
Hydraulic Oil Recommendations 6-5
Viscosity 6-6
Arctic Conditions [Below 0°F (-1 8°C)] 6-7
Antiwear Additives 6-7
LUBRICATION POINTS 6 7
· WIRE ROPE LUBRICATION 6-23
SECTION VII
SETU P AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
GENERAL 7-1
INSTALLING CABLE ON THE HOIST 7-1
CABLE REEVING 7-2
ERECTING AND STOWING THE SWINGAWAY BOOM

EXTENSION 7-3
Erecting 7-3
Stowing 7-8
Setting The Offset 7-10
Changing The Boom Extension Nose 7-12
Setting The Telescope Extension Length 7-12
Extending 7-12
Retracting 7-13
LIST OF FIGURES
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Transportation and Lifting Data Decal RT745
– 3 Section Boom 1-11
Transportation and Lifting Data Decal RT745
– 4 Section Boom 1-1-2
Transportation and Lifting Data Decal RT760
– 3 Section Boom 1-13
Transportation and Lifting Data Decal RT760
– 4 Section Boom 1-14
Cab Controls and Indicators 3-12
Steering Methods 4-11
Control Lever Operation 4-15
Terms To Know 4-17
Power Pinned Fly 4-36
Lubrication diagram 6-12
Wire Rope Lubrication 6-23
Installing Cable Anchor Wedge 7-2
Erecting and Stowing the Swingaway Boom Extension 7-4
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