OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES RT530E-2 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3-12 Published 5-3-2016, Control # 555-02
1. Before fastening a seat belt, always adjust the driver’s
seat to the position in which you will drive.
2. Pull the belt across your lap and push the latch plate into
the buckle until it clicks (Figure 3-7).
3. To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt during a
collision, position the belt across your lap as low on your
hips as possible and pull it toward the door to a snug fit.
Traveling — General
RT machines are subject to the same road regulations as
any truck, regarding gross weight, width, and length
limitations.
Although RT machines are specifically designed for rough
terrain, the operator should be extremely cautious and aware
of the terrain in which he is operating.
• Use four-wheel drive only when greater traction is
necessary. (Refer to Four-Wheel Drive Operation, page
3-16 for operating instructions.)
• Ensure the outrigger beams and jacks are fully retracted
with the floats properly stowed.
• Conduct all travel with the assistance of a ground person
to warn the operator of any changing conditions in the
terrain being traversed.
The owner/lessee must take appropriate measures to
ensure that all persons operating or working with the affected
models are in compliance with The Manitowoc Company,
Inc. recommendations. The operator of the crane assumes
responsibility for determining the suitability of traveling
conditions. Traveling under the controlled conditions
specified in these guidelines, must be conducted with the
utmost diligence and care to ensure the safety of all
personnel performing the operation and/or working around
the crane.
WARNING
Inadvertent Operation Hazard!
Before traveling, ensure that the crane functions are fully
disabled. The crane function enable switch is a spring
return switch and cannot be put in a specific OFF
position.This will prevent inadvertent operation of craning
functions due to bumping of the controllers while
traveling.
WARNING
Tipping Hazard!
Avoid holes, rocks, extremely soft surfaces, and any other
obstacles which might subject the crane to undue
stresses or possible overturn.
Do not drive the crane with the boom off center because
automatic oscillation lockout will occur, making the crane
subject to tipping on uneven surfaces. Center the boom
over the front, disable swing functions and engage the
Turntable Lock Pin (if equipped).
Fully retract the boom and ensure the swingaway jib is
properly stowed and secured.
CAUTION
Machine Damage Hazard!
Do not travel with an empty hook in a position where it can
swing freely (except where noted). Either remove the
hook block and/or headache ball from the hoist cable(s)
and stow securely or make sure the hook block or
headache ball is properly secured to the tie down
provided for that purpose.
Do not drive the crane with the lift cylinder bottomed. At a
minimum, position the boom slightly above horizontal.
Fully retract the outrigger jacks and properly store the
floats.
Disengage the pumps (if applicable) for extended
traveling.
CAUTION
Machine Damage Hazard!
Manitowoc recommends towing or pulling another vehicle
with the optional pintle hook (if equipped) or by attaching
at a point no higher than the pintle hook height, or severe
damage may occur to the drivetrain.
Do not tow or pull by attaching to the tie-down lugs unless
the attaching point is no higher than the pintle hook
height.
Use four-wheel drive when greater traction is necessary
to avoid severe damage to the drivetrain.
Should the crane become mired down, use a tow truck or
tractor to free the vehicle. Severe damage to the
drivetrain may occur if the operator attempts to free the
crane unassisted.
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