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Grove RT550E All-Terrain Crane Maintenance Manual – 3 302 367 en (2015) – PDF
File Details
- Manual Type: Factory Maintenance Manual
- Brand: Grove / Manitowoc Crane Group
- Model: RT550E All-Terrain Crane
- Document Number: 3 302 367 en
- Publication Date: 28.08.2015
- Language: English
- Page Count: 270
- File Format: PDF (Instantly Downloadable)
Chapters Covered
This official maintenance manual provides a comprehensive schedule and detailed procedures for all required maintenance on the Grove RT550E crane. The contents include:
- 1 General instructions: Using the manual, warnings, maintenance instructions, electronic controls, welding work safety, direction references, conversion table.
- 2 Safety and environmental protection: Safety rules, securing against unauthorized use, handling environmentally harmful substances, disposal.
- 3 Cleaning: Overview of assemblies easily damaged during cleaning, high-pressure washing precautions.
- 4 Running-in instructions: Specific procedures for new or overhauled components.
- 5 Maintenance overview: Comprehensive maintenance intervals (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly, and multi-year plans), periodic inspections, winch monitoring and service life calculation.
- 6 Lubricants and consumables: Complete lubricants list, application guide, refrigerant, fuel, coolant, and windscreen wash specifications.
- 7 Maintenance work on the carrier: Full engine, fuel system, transmission, axles, wheels, service and parking brakes, suspension, steering, hydraulic system, electrical system, towbar coupling, and other maintenance tasks.
- 8 Maintenance work on the superstructure: Detailed instructions for hoists, slewing gear, slewing bearing, hydraulic system, main boom (telescopic sections, locking system), hoist ropes (inspection, replacement, lubrication), cable drums and slewing duct, hook blocks, electrical system, and air conditioning.
- 9 Longer out of service periods: Procedures for storing and recommissioning the crane.
- 10 Torques: Comprehensive torque tables for standard metric bolts and special fasteners (wheel nuts, slewing bearing bolts).
- 11 Spare parts required for maintenance: Lists of common spare parts with part numbers for carrier and superstructure.
- Appendix: Winch service life calculation tables and tilting play measurement report.
This maintenance manual for the Grove RT550E is the essential document for any owner, operator, or service technician. It provides all the official maintenance schedules, lubrication points, fluid specifications, and inspection procedures needed to keep the crane in peak operating condition, ensuring safety, reliability, and longevity. The manual covers the complete crane, from the Cummins diesel engine and drive train to the complex hydraulic systems, main boom, winches, and hoist ropes.
Having this Grove RT550E All-Terrain Crane Maintenance Manual – 3 302 367 en (2015) on hand enables you to perform preventative maintenance correctly, identify potential issues before they become major failures, and comply with safety and warranty requirements. Using the correct procedures and specified lubricants as detailed within is critical for the safe operation of the crane’s brakes, hydraulic systems, and load-handling equipment.
Get your copy of this essential Grove RT550E service manual today. The download is available instantly after payment, meaning no shipping costs or delays. You can read it on any device or print out the sections you need for the workshop.
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The complete bookmarks in the “Grove RT550E All-Terrain Crane Maintenance Manual – 3 302 367 en (2015) – PDF” are as follows:
Maintenance manualp. 1
+1 General instructionsp. 7
1.1 Instructions for using the maintenance manualp. 7
1.2 Warnings and symbolsp. 7
1.3 Maintenance instructionsp. 8
1.4 Instructions regarding the electronic controlsp. 10
1.5 Safety instructions for welding workp. 10
+1.6 Definition of direction referencesp. 11
Basic rulep. 11
Switches and buttonsp. 11
1.7 Conversion table for US measuring unitsp. 12
+2 Safety and environmental protectionp. 15
+2.1 Safety rulesp. 15
2.1.1 Securing against unauthorised usep. 17
+2.2 Handling substances which are harmful to the environmentp. 18
Which substances are harmful to the environment?p. 18
Using suitable equipmentp. 18
Filling and drainingp. 18
Separate collection and storagep. 19
Disposalp. 19
+2.3 Disposal of the all-terrain cranep. 20
Proper disposalp. 20
After disposalp. 20
+3 Cleaningp. 23
During the first 3monthsp. 23
After the first 3monthsp. 23
3.1 Overview of assemblies easily damaged when cleaningp. 24
4 Running-in instructionsp. 29
+5 Maintenance overviewp. 33
5.1 Maintenance intervalsp. 33
+5.2 Maintenance plansp. 35
5.2.1 Maintenance plan Dp. 36
5.2.2 Maintenance plan Wp. 38
5.2.3 Maintenance plan M 1p. 40
5.2.4 Maintenance plan M 3p. 42
5.2.5 Maintenance plan M 6p. 44
5.2.6 Maintenance plan M 12p. 46
5.2.7 Maintenance plan Y 2p. 48
5.2.8 Maintenance plan Y 3p. 48
5.2.9 Maintenance plan Y 6p. 49
5.2.10 Maintenance plan Y 10p. 49
+5.3 Periodic inspectionsp. 51
5.3.1 Load hook inspectionp. 52
+5.4 Measures required for winch monitoringp. 53
5.4.1 Theoretical service lifep. 53
+5.4.2 Proportion of theoretical service life usedp. 54
Determining the operating conditions (loadspectrum)p. 55
Determining the effective operating hours Tip. 56
Determining the proportion of theoretical service life usedp. 56
Alternative provisionp. 57
+5.4.3 Examplep. 58
Sample table to determine the remaining theoretical service life on winch no. 1 (main hoist winch)p. 60
+6 Lubricants and consumablesp. 63
+6.1 Lubricantsp. 63
6.1.1 Lubricants listp. 64
6.1.2 Lubricant applications listp. 65
6.2 Refrigerantp. 66
+6.3 Consumablesp. 66
6.3.1 Fuelp. 66
6.3.2 Engine coolant admixturesp. 66
6.3.3 Windscreen washing system admixturesp. 66
+7 Maintenance work on the carrierp. 69
+7.1 General instructionsp. 69
7.1.1 Coversp. 69
+7.1.2 Set-down trayp. 70
Before maintenance workp. 70
Check the followingp. 70
After maintenance workp. 70
7.1.3 Overview of maintenance work on the carrierp. 72
+7.2 Symbols for maintenance workp. 77
CCSp. 77
Warning messagesp. 77
Visual displaysp. 77
+7.3 Enginep. 79
+7.3.1 Checking the oil levelp. 79
Prerequisitesp. 79
Check the oil levelp. 79
+7.3.2 Topping up the oilp. 80
Oil, toolsp. 80
Prerequisitesp. 80
Topping up the oilp. 81
+7.3.3 Checking the air filterp. 82
Spare parts and toolsp. 82
Prerequisitesp. 82
Replacing the air filterp. 82
+7.3.4 Checking the coolant levelp. 83
7.3.5 General inspectionp. 84
7.3.6 Checking engine preheatingp. 85
+7.3.7 Changing the oil and the oil filterp. 86
Oil, spare parts, toolsp. 86
Prerequisitesp. 86
Changingp. 86
7.3.8 Have the coolant replacedp. 88
+7.4 Fuel systemp. 89
+7.4.1 Draining off water from fuel filter 1p. 90
Spare parts and toolsp. 90
Prerequisitesp. 90
Draining off waterp. 90
+7.4.2 Clean the radiator finsp. 91
Prerequisitesp. 91
Cleaningp. 91
+7.4.3 Replacing fuel filter 1p. 92
Spare parts and toolsp. 92
Prerequisitesp. 92
Changingp. 92
+7.4.4 Replacing fuel filter 2p. 94
Spare parts and toolsp. 94
Prerequisitesp. 94
Changing the filterp. 94
+7.5 Exhaust systemp. 95
Overviewp. 95
+7.5.1 Check the exhaust system for external damagep. 96
Spare parts and toolsp. 96
Prerequisitesp. 96
Remove the coverp. 96
Check the followingp. 97
+7.6 Transmissionp. 99
+7.6.1 Checking the oil levelp. 99
Prerequisitesp. 99
Heating the oilp. 99
Checking the oil levelp. 99
7.6.2 General inspectionp. 100
+7.6.3 Clean the oil cooler finsp. 100
Prerequisitesp. 100
Cleaningp. 100
+7.6.4 Changing the oil and the oil filterp. 101
Oil, spare parts and toolsp. 101
Prerequisitesp. 101
Draining oilp. 101
Changing the oil filterp. 102
Topping up the oilp. 103
Inspections after the oil changep. 103
+7.7 Axlesp. 105
7.7.1 General inspectionp. 105
+7.7.2 Axle drives – checking the oil levelp. 105
Spare parts and toolsp. 105
Prerequisitesp. 105
Front axlep. 106
Rear axlep. 106
+7.7.3 Axle drive – changing the oilp. 107
Oil, spare parts, toolsp. 107
Prerequisitesp. 107
Front axlep. 108
Rear axlep. 108
+7.7.4 Final drives – checking the oil levelp. 109
Spare parts and toolsp. 109
Prerequisitesp. 109
Checking the oil levelp. 109
+7.7.5 Final drives – changing the oilp. 110
Oil, spare parts, toolsp. 110
Prerequisitesp. 110
Draining oilp. 111
Topping up the oilp. 111
+7.7.6 Lubricating the Cardan shaftsp. 113
Grease, spare parts, toolsp. 113
Prerequisitesp. 113
Greasingp. 113
+7.7.7 Lubricating the steering knucklesp. 114
Grease, spare parts, toolsp. 114
Prerequisitesp. 114
Greasingp. 114
+7.8 Wheelsp. 115
+7.8.1 Checking the tyres for damagep. 115
Prerequisitesp. 115
Checkingp. 115
7.8.2 Checking the tyre pressurep. 116
+7.8.3 Checking that the wheel nuts are tightp. 117
Spare parts and toolsp. 117
Prerequisitesp. 117
Check the wheel nutsp. 117
+7.9 Service brakep. 119
+7.9.1 Checking disc brakesp. 119
Spare parts and toolsp. 119
Prerequisitesp. 119
Safety instructionsp. 120
Checking the brake discsp. 120
Checking the brake padsp. 122
Having the brakes repairedp. 123
Running in the brake liningsp. 123
+7.9.2 Having the seals replacedp. 124
Intervalp. 124
Spare partsp. 124
Seal markingsp. 124
Having the seals replacedp. 124
+7.10 Parking brakep. 125
+7.10.1 Checking the parking brakep. 125
Prerequisitesp. 125
Spare parts and toolsp. 125
Check the followingp. 126
Having the brakes repairedp. 126
+7.11 Suspensionp. 127
Front axlep. 127
Rear axlep. 127
+7.11.1 Lubricating the swivel pins on the suspension strutsp. 127
Grease, toolsp. 127
Prerequisitesp. 127
Greasingp. 127
+7.11.2 Lubricating the swivel jointsp. 128
Grease, toolsp. 128
Prerequisitesp. 128
Greasingp. 128
+7.12 Steeringp. 129
7.12.1 Checking for leaksp. 129
+7.12.2 Lubricating the swivel pins on the steering cylinderp. 130
Prerequisitesp. 130
Grease, toolsp. 130
Greasingp. 130
+7.13 Hydraulic systemp. 131
+7.13.1 Checking the oil levelp. 131
+7.13.2 Checking oil filter 1p. 132
Prerequisitesp. 132
Check the followingp. 132
7.13.3 Checking the hydraulic hosesp. 133
7.13.4 Checking for leaksp. 134
+7.13.5 Changing the ventilation filterp. 135
Reducing the intervalp. 135
Spare parts and toolsp. 135
Prerequisitesp. 135
Changingp. 135
+7.13.6 Taking oil samplesp. 136
Reducing the intervalp. 136
Spare parts and toolsp. 136
Prerequisitesp. 136
Select the sampling locationp. 136
Protecting the hose from dirtp. 137
Connecting the hosep. 137
Taking an oil samplep. 138
Disconnecting the hosep. 138
Dispatch the oil sample to the laboratoryp. 139
Determining the quality of the oilp. 139
+7.13.7 Changing the hydraulic oilp. 140
Oil, toolsp. 140
Prerequisitesp. 140
Draining oilp. 140
Topping up the oilp. 141
Establishing the operating conditionsp. 142
Bleeding the hydraulic systemp. 142
Preparationsp. 142
+7.13.8 Changing the hydraulic oil filterp. 143
Spare parts and toolsp. 143
Prerequisitesp. 143
Changing oil filter1p. 144
Changing oil filter2p. 145
After changingp. 145
+7.14 Electrical systemp. 147
7.14.1 Checking the lighting and indicatorsp. 147
7.14.2 Checking the batteriesp. 148
+7.14.3 Checking the charge level of the batteriesp. 150
Spare parts and toolsp. 150
Charge level tablep. 150
+7.15 Towbar couplingp. 153
+7.15.1 Checking the towbar couplingp. 153
Grease, toolsp. 153
Checking for correct functioningp. 153
Measuring the spherical headp. 154
Measuring the playp. 154
Checking the fasteningp. 155
+7.16 Other maintenance workp. 157
+7.16.1 Lubricating the outrigger beamsp. 157
Grease, spare parts, toolsp. 157
+7.16.2 Lubricating the connecting and socket pinsp. 158
Grease, toolsp. 158
Check the followingp. 158
Greasingp. 158
+7.16.3 Renewing the corrosion protectionp. 159
Protective agent, toolsp. 159
Prerequisitesp. 159
Check the followingp. 159
Processing instructionsp. 159
Sprayingp. 160
7.16.4 Having the fire extinguisher checkedp. 161
+8 Maintenance work on the superstructurep. 165
+8.1 General instructionsp. 165
8.1.1 Coversp. 165
8.1.2 Overview of maintenance work on the superstructurep. 166
+8.2 Symbols for maintenance workp. 171
CCSp. 171
Warning messagesp. 171
+8.3 Hoistsp. 173
+8.3.1 Checking the oil levelp. 173
Spare parts and toolsp. 173
Prerequisitesp. 173
Checking the oil levelp. 173
8.3.2 General inspectionp. 174
8.3.3 Checking the hoist brakep. 174
+8.3.4 Lubricating the hoistsp. 175
Grease, spare parts, toolsp. 175
Prerequisitesp. 175
Greasingp. 175
+8.3.5 Changing the oil/checking the oilp. 176
Oil, spare parts, toolsp. 176
Prerequisitesp. 176
Changing the oil at the hoistp. 176
Checking the oilp. 177
8.3.6 Having a partial inspection carried outp. 178
8.3.7 Having a general inspection carried outp. 178
+8.4 Slewing gearp. 179
+8.4.1 Checking the oil levelp. 179
Prerequisitesp. 179
Checking the oil levelp. 179
8.4.2 Checking for leaksp. 180
+8.4.3 Checking the turntable lockp. 180
Grease, toolsp. 180
Prerequisitesp. 180
Check the followingp. 181
+8.4.4 Checking the houselockp. 181
Grease, toolsp. 181
Prerequisitesp. 181
Check the followingp. 182
+8.4.5 Having the slewing gear brakes checkedp. 183
Prerequisitesp. 183
Having it inspectedp. 183
+8.4.6 Changing the oil/checking the oilp. 184
Oil, spare parts, toolsp. 184
Prerequisitesp. 184
Changing the oilp. 184
Checking the oilp. 185
+8.5 Slewing bearingp. 187
+8.5.1 Checking the screwsp. 187
Toolsp. 187
Prerequisitesp. 187
Safety instructionsp. 187
Accessp. 188
Selecting the toolsp. 189
Torquesp. 189
Checking the outer ringp. 190
Checking the inner ringp. 190
+8.5.2 Lubricating the gear teethp. 191
Greasep. 191
Prerequisitesp. 191
Greasingp. 191
+8.5.3 Lubricating the bearingsp. 193
Grease, spare parts, toolsp. 193
Prerequisitesp. 193
Greasingp. 193
8.5.4 General inspectionp. 194
+8.5.5 Measuring tilting playp. 195
Reducing the intervalp. 195
Spare parts and toolsp. 195
Prerequisitesp. 195
Typep. 195
Having the tilting play measuredp. 196
+8.6 Hydraulic systemp. 197
8.6.1 Checking the hydraulic hosesp. 197
8.6.2 Checking for leaksp. 197
8.6.3 Pressure accumulator – checking the gas pressurep. 198
+8.6.4 Changing oil filter 2p. 199
Spare parts and toolsp. 199
Prerequisitesp. 199
Changing oil filter2p. 200
After changing the filterp. 200
+8.7 Main boomp. 201
+8.7.1 Greasing the piston rod of the derricking cylinderp. 201
Grease, spare parts and toolsp. 201
+8.7.2 Lubricating the telescopic sectionsp. 202
Grease, spare parts, toolsp. 202
Prerequisitesp. 202
Informationp. 203
Telescopic section Ip. 203
Telescopic section IV – IIp. 204
+8.7.3 Lubricating the pivot pinsp. 205
Grease, spare parts, toolsp. 205
Prerequisitesp. 205
Greasingp. 205
8.7.4 Checking the sheavesp. 206
8.7.5 Checking the locking systemp. 206
+8.8 Hoist ropesp. 207
+8.8.1 Checking the windingp. 207
Prerequisitesp. 207
Check the followingp. 207
+8.8.2 Checking the hoist ropesp. 208
Spare parts and toolsp. 208
Prerequisitesp. 208
Checking the ropesp. 208
+8.8.3 Lubricating the hoist ropep. 209
Grease, spare parts and toolsp. 209
Lubricating the ropep. 209
8.8.4 Assessing the condition of the hoist ropep. 210
+8.8.5 Replacing the hoist ropep. 216
Spare parts and toolsp. 216
Prerequisitesp. 216
Replacing the old ropep. 216
Inserting a new ropep. 217
+8.8.6 Check the lowering limit switchp. 219
Prerequisitesp. 219
Check the lowering limit switchp. 220
Checking switchoffp. 220
+8.9 Cable drums and slewing ductp. 221
+8.9.1 Maintenance of the slip ring assembliesp. 221
Spare parts and toolsp. 222
Prerequisitesp. 222
Maintenance of the slip ring assembliesp. 223
+8.10 Hook blocksp. 225
8.10.1 Checking the sheavesp. 225
+8.10.2 Greasingp. 225
Grease, spare parts, toolsp. 225
Prerequisitesp. 225
Greasingp. 225
Having them dismantledp. 226
+8.11 Electrical systemp. 227
8.11.1 Checking the lighting and indicatorsp. 227
+8.11.2 Replace the battery on the electronics boardp. 228
Spare parts and toolsp. 228
Prerequisitesp. 228
Changingp. 228
+8.12 Air conditioning systemp. 229
8.12.1 Checking the air conditioning systemp. 229
8.12.2 Cleaning the condenser finsp. 229
8.12.3 Checking hosesp. 230
+8.12.4 Checking the entire air conditioning systemp. 230
Refrigerantp. 231
Filler connectionsp. 231
+8.12.5 Changing the pollen filterp. 232
Reducing the intervalp. 232
Spare parts and toolsp. 232
Prerequisitesp. 232
Changingp. 232
+8.13 Other maintenance workp. 233
+8.13.1 Checking the windscreen washing systemp. 233
Water, spare parts, toolp. 233
Topping upp. 233
Wipingp. 234
+8.13.2 Lubricating the cab doorp. 235
Grease, spare parts, toolsp. 235
Prerequisitesp. 235
Greasingp. 235
+8.13.3 Lubricating the connecting and socket pinsp. 236
Grease, toolsp. 236
Check the followingp. 236
Greasingp. 236
+8.13.4 Renewing the corrosion protectionp. 237
Protective agent, toolsp. 237
Prerequisitesp. 237
Check the followingp. 237
Processing instructionsp. 237
Sprayingp. 238
+9 Longer out of service periodsp. 241
Putting the truck crane out of servicep. 241
Checksp. 241
Putting the truck crane into operationp. 242
+10 Torquesp. 245
10.1 Torques for the retaining boltsp. 245
10.2 Special torquesp. 246
+11 Spare parts required for maintenancep. 249
11.1 General informationp. 249
11.2 Lightingp. 249
11.3 Spare parts for the carrierp. 253
11.4 Spare parts for the superstructurep. 255
+Appendixp. 259
Table to determine the remaining theoretical service life on winch no. ……….p. 261
Table to determine the remaining theoretical service life on winch no. ……….p. 263
Tilting play measurement reportp. 265
Tilting play measurement reportp. 267
Why You Need This Manual
- Official Procedures: Access the same maintenance and service information used by Grove and Manitowoc Crane Care authorized dealers.
- Complete Coverage: Includes all systems: engine, hydraulics, transmission, axles, suspension, electrical, and the crane’s superstructure and boom.
- Ensure Safety: Proper maintenance of brakes, hoist ropes, slewing bearings, and hydraulic systems is crucial for safe crane operation.
- Maximize Uptime: Follow the correct maintenance schedule to reduce breakdowns and extend the service life of your RT550E.
- Instant Access: Your PDF is available for immediate download, so you can start using it straight away.
This is the only official maintenance manual specifically for the Grove RT550E all-terrain crane. It contains the information you need to maintain this complex piece of machinery to the highest standard.
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