Manitowoc Grove RT530E-2 Service And Maintenance Manual

Published 4-22-15, Control # 556-00 4-13
RT530E-2 SERVICE MANUAL BOOM
GROVE
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11. Refer to BOOM EXTENSION AND RETRACTION
CABLE MAINTENANCE in this section for cable
inspection.
Boom Nose Sheaves
NOTE: Refer to BOOM NOSE SHEAVES in this section.
BOOM ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Apply Loctite 243 to the threads of all attaching
hardware except cable ends and cable lock nuts.
NOTE: Apply multipurpose grease (MPG) to all wear pads
and the surfaces the wear pads slide on.
NOTE: Use standard torque values specified in Section 1-
INTRODUCTION of this Manual unless otherwise
specified.
NOTE: When installing upper and lower side wear pad,
use shims as necessary so wear pad is within 1.5
mm (0.06 inch) from side plate of next inner
section. Use equal number of shims on each side.
Install Telescope Cylinder
1. Measure and mark the center line of the fly section. This
mark will be used to set the adjustable wear pads after
the section is installed in the outer mid section.
2. If removed from the telescope cylinder (3) assembly,
install the sheave mounting assembly (1) with four
capscrews and washers (2). Do not tighten lower two
capscrews at this time. They will be torqued later.
3. Install the telescope sheave assembly to the telescope
cylinder as follows:
a. Using the extend sheave shaft, install the extend
cable sheave assembly with spacer on each side,
on the sheave mounting assembly.
b. Install grease fitting (4) (Figure 4-21) in shaft.
c. Lubricate sheave.
4. Route the five extension cables (5) (Figure 4-21) up and
around the extend cable sheave assembly about one
foot on to cylinder. To aid in assembly, secure the cables
to the top end of the cylinder by wrapping tape around
the cylinder.
5. Position the cable retainer (6) (Figure 4-21) over the
sheave shaft and secure it to the sheave mounting
assembly with four capscrews and washers. The
retainer secures the sheave shaft.
6. Install the lower rear side wear pads and shims (1) on
the fly section with two capscrews (2) each
(Figure 4-22).
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CAUTION
When adjusting cables, hold the cable end and turn the
nut. do not turn cable. Turning cable while adjusting will
result in damage or failure of cable.
CAUTION
Install cables in their natural untwisted condition. Do not
twist cable. Twisting of cable will result in damage or
failure of cable.
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6748-32
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FIGURE 4-21
FIGURE 4-22
6960-14
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Manitowoc Grove RT530E-2 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	Grove RT530E-2
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English