Grove RT9130E - TRANSMISSION

7-30 Published 08-25-09, Control # 077-04
POWER TRAIN RT9130E SERVICE MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
Description
The transmission is a powershift with six forward and three
reverse speeds.
The transmission is controlled electrically by a shift lever/
knob located on the right side of the steering column and an
axle drive mode selector rocker switch located on the left
side of the front console.
Maintenance
Removal
1. Extend and set the outriggers just enough to take up the
slack in the outrigger pads. Chock the wheels.
2. Refer to DRIVE LINES in this section and disconnect the
three drive lines from the torque converter and axles.
3. Tag and disconnect the electrical leads and connectors
from the valve body.
4. Tag and disconnect all hydraulic lines to the
transmission. Cap all lines and openings.
5. Remove the bolt attaching the oil fill tube to the frame
mount.
NOTE: The transmission weighs approximately 591 kg
(1,303 pounds) dry.
6. Position a transmission jack or some other means of
support that is capable of supporting the weight of the
transmission, under the transmission.
7. With the weight of the transmission on the supporting
device, remove the capscrews, washers and nuts
securing the transmission mounts to the frame mounts.
8. Using the support device, lower and remove the
transmission.
Installation
NOTE: The transmission weighs approximately 591 kg
(1,303 pounds) dry.
1. If a new transmission is to be installed, remove all fittings
and brackets from the old transmission and install them
in the same locations on the new transmission.
2. Using a transmission jack or suitable device capable of
supporting the transmission weight, position the
transmission under the frame and raise it into position.
3. Install the capscrews, washers and nuts and secure the
transmission mount to the frame mount. Torque the
capscrews to 97.6 to 105.7 Nm (72 to 78 foot-pounds).
4. Remove the supporting device from under the
transmission.
5. Connect all the transmission oil lines to appropriate
fittings.
6. Connect all electrical leads and connectors to the valve
body.
7. Connect the oil fill tube to the frame mount.
8. Connect the three drive lines to the transmission.Refer
to DRIVE LINES in this section for installation of the
drive line.
9. Service the crane. Refer to Servicing The Crane After
Transmission/Torque Converter Overhaul in this section.
10. Cycle all functions and observe for proper operation.
Towing Or Pushing
Before towing the crane, disconnect both front and rear drive
lines. The engine cannot be started by pushing or towing
because of the design of the hydraulic system.