Manitowoc Grove Crane RT528 Series Operator’s Manual PDF

SECTION I
GENERAL
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INTRODUCTION 1-1
LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS 1-3
SECTION II
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL 2-1
TRAVEL OPERATION 2-10
CRANING OPERATION 2-13
JIBS 2-38
WIRE ROPE AHD SHEAVES 2-39
CONTROLLED FREE-FALL HOIST 2-44
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS 2-45
PERSONNEL PLATFORMS 2-60
COLD WEATHER OPERATION 2-61
DON’T FORGET 2-62
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
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Hydraulic System and Components 3-3
Reservoir 3-3
Hydraulic Oil Cooler (Optional) 3-4
Pumps 3-4
Directional Control Valves 3-4
Hydraulic Boost Circuit 3-4
· Turntable Assembly and Swing Mechanism 3-5
Swing Motor 3-5
Swing Gearbox 3-5
Boom Assembly 3-5
Main Hoist 3-5
Outrigger System 3-6
Swivels 3-6
Electrical System 3-6
Batteries 3-6
OPTIONAL SYSTEMS 3-6
Tow Winch 3-6
Heater 3-7
Tire Inflation Kit 3-7
Emergency Steer Pump 3-7
Rear Axle Lockout Override 3-7
Engine Block Heater 3-8
Rear Steer Indicator 3-8
Backup Alarm 3-8
Swingaway Boom Extension 3-8
Controlled Free-Fall 3-8
Operating Control 3-10
Hoist Brakes 3-10
Auxiliary Hoist 3-11
Outrigger Stabilizer Spin-Type Locks 3-11
ENGINE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3-11
Hand Throttle Lock Control 3-11
Transmission Oil Pressure Gauge 3-12
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 3-12
Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge 3-12
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge 3-12
Fuel Gauge 3-1 5
Voltmeter 3-1 5
Engine Stop Switch (GMC and Deutz) 3-15
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V-Belt Failure Indicator (Deutz Only) 3-15
Ignition Switch 3-15
Tachometer (Optional) 3-16
Quick Start Switch (Optional) 3-16
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 3-1 6
Foot Throttle Pedal 3-1 6
Engine Distress Indicator (CAT, Cummins and GMC)
(Optional) 3-17
CRANE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS , 3-17
Transmission Shift Levers 3-17
Swing Control Lever 3-17
Boom Telescope Control Lever 3-17
Rear Steer Control Lever 3-17
Boom Lift Control Lever 3-1 8
Auxiliary Hoist Control Lever (Optional) 3-18
Main Hoist Control Lever 3-1 8
Free-Fall Control Lever (Optional) 3-18
Hoist Rotation Indicators (Optional) 3-18
Transmission Range Selector Switch 3-1 8
Outrigger Control Panel 3-19
Swing Brake Control 3-1 9
Brake On Indicator 3-19
Elevate Boom Indicator (If Applicable) 3-19
Axle Lockout Override Indicator (Optional) 3-19
Rear Wheels Not Cantered Indicator (Optional) 3-20
Low Air Pressure Indicator 3-20
Air Pressure Gauge 3-20
Axle Lockout Override Switch (Optional) 3-20
Swing Brake Pedal 3-20
Boom Lift Control Pedal 3-21
Brake Foot Pedal 3-21
Hourmeter 3-21
Park Brake Control 3-21
Krueger Antitwo-Block System 3-21
Swing Lock Control Handle 3-22
ACCESSORY CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3-22
Emergency Steering System Indicator 3-22
Lights Switch 3-22
Boom Flood Light Switch (Optional) 3-22
Rotating Beacon Light Switch 3-22

Cab Circulating Fan 3-23
Horn 3-23
Turn Signal/Four-Way Flasher Switch 3-23
Dash Light 3-23
Cab Dome Light 3-23
Spotlight (Optional) 3-23
Skylight Wiper (Optional) 3-23
Windshield Wiper Switch 3-24
Boom Angle Indicator (Optional) 3-24
Bubble Level Indicator 3-24
Heater Air Flow Control (9ptional) 3-24
Heater Air Temperature Control (Optional) 3-24
Heater Electrical Control Panel (Optional) 3-24
SECTION IV
OPERATING PROCEDURES
PRESTARTING 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
Air Induction Hood Flange Gasket (Deutz Engine) 4-2
ENGINE OPERATION 4-2
Starting Procedure 4-3
Cold Weather Starting 4-4
Shutdown Procedure 4-5
Emergency Engine Shutdown 4-5
CRANE TRAVEL OPERATION 4-7
Traveling – General 4-7
Moving the Crane 4-9
Steering 4-9
Front Wheel Steering 4-9
Traveling – Forward 4-11
Traveling – Reverse 4-12
Four Wheel Drive Operation 4-12
GENERAL CRANE OPERATION 4-13
Pump Drive 4-13
Control Lever Operation 4-14
Preload Check 4-14
USING YOUR LOAD CHART 4-15
CRANE FUNCTIONS 4-17
Setting the Outriggers 4-18
Stowing the Outriggers 4-19
Swinging the boom 4-21
Elevating and Lowering the Boom 4-22
Elevating the Boom 4-22
Lowering the Boom 4-22
Foot Control 4-23
Emergency Boom Operating Procedures 4-23
Telescoping the Boom 4-24
Extending the Boom 4-24
Retracting the Boom 4-25
Lowering and Raising the Cable 4-25
Lowering the Cable 4-25
Raising the Cable 4-26
Recommended Crane Shutdown Procedures 4-26
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OPERATION 4-27
Diesel Fuel Heater 4-27
Starting i 4-27
Operating 4-27
Stopping 4-27
Propane Heater 4-27
Starting 4-27
Operating 4-28
Stopping 4-28
Engine Quick Start System 4-28
Controlled Free-Fall 4-29
Operating the Hoist In the Controlled Free-Fall Mode 4-29
Suggested Procedures for Operators 4-30
Back Pressure 4-31
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 Recommendat•ons 6-4
Viscosity 6-5
Arctic Conditions (Below O Degrees F [-18 Degrees C]) 6-6
Antiwear Additives 6-6
LUBRICATION POINTS 6-7
WIRE ROPE LUBRICATION 6-21
SECTION VII
SETUP 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 7-13
Extending 7-13
Retracting 7-14