Manitowoc Grove RT540E Service Maintenance Manual

Published 4-20-2015, Control # 502-01 4-13
RT540E SERVICE MANUAL BOOM
4
GROVE
Remove the Outer Mid Section
Do not attempt to work on the boom without experienced
supervision.
1. At the rear of the outer mid, on both sides, remove the
bolt and cable retainer bushing from above each retract
cable sheave assembly (Figure 4-24, 1).
2. Remove the shaft, spacer bushing, sheave assembly,
and thrust washer. If necessary, remove the grease
fitting from the shaft weldments.
.
3. Place wood block (Figure 4-25, 1) under cylinder and
remove the four bolts and bushings securing the cylinder
barrel (Figure 4-25, 2) to the rear of the outer mid.
4. Pull the two retract cables up through the holes in the
bottom of the outer mid and lay them out to the rear.
5. Turn cylinder rod inner mounting lugs (Figure 4-26, 1) so
they are vertical to clear mounting bracket (Figure 4-26,
2) in the outer mid.
6. Slide the fly assembly out of the outer mid enough to
gain access to the top rear adjustable wear pads on the
fly through the hole in the top of the outer mid.
7. Remove the bolt, washer, and offset washer
(Figure 4-27) securing each top rear adjustable wear
pad and remove the wear pads, keeper plates and bolts
from the top of the fly.
DANGER
To prevent serious injury or death, always wear personal
protective equipment; i.e., a hard hat, eye protection,
gloves and metatarsal boots.
DANGER
The combined weight of the boom fly section including the
telescope cylinder, is approximately 1960 kg (3720 lb).
Ensure that adequate and properly tested lifting devices
are used to remove these sections
FIGURE 4-24
1
6748-28
FIGURE 4-25
2
1
FIGURE 4-26
1
2
6748-38
Reference Only

Manitowoc Grove RT540E Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	Grove RT540E
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English