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Published 01-15-2016, Control # 526-01 5-13

RT540E OPERATOR MANUAL LUBRICATION

GROVE

8514

8542

53a

6818-8

8052

53b

8527

Opposite Side

6818-43

FIGURE 5-4

14b

Oil Cap Access

Reference Only

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Table of Contents13
Section 117
Noise/Vibration Test Results17
Noise Level Test Results17
Vibration Level Test Results17
Customer Support17
List of Specifications18
General18
Dimensions18
Capacities18
Torque Converter/Transmission18
Engine18
Axles18
Brakes18
Wheels and Tires18
Swing Gearbox18
Serial Number Location20
Section 223
Safety Messages23
General24
Safety Alert Symbol24
Signal Words24
Accidents24
Operator Information24
Warning Signs24
Operator Qualifications25
Operational Aids26
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) Systems (if Equipped)26
Anti-Two-Blocking Device26
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) Systems (if26
Working Area Limiter (if Equipped)27
Crane Stability/Structural Strength27
Working Area Limiter27
Load Charts28
Work Site28
Wind Forces29
Wind Speeds29
Lifting Operations42
Counterweight43
Outrigger Lift off43
Multiple Crane Lifts43
Tilt-Up Panel Lifting43
Pile Driving and Extracting44
Crane Equipment44
Crane Inspection44
Electrocution Hazard45
Set-Up and Operation46
Electrocution Hazard Devices46
Electrical Contact47
Special Operating Conditions and Equipment47
Personnel Handling47
Environmental Protection48
Maintenance49
Service and Repairs49
Lubrication50
Tires50
Wire Rope50
Hoist Rope50
Sheaves52
Batteries52
Synthetic Hoist Rope52
Engine53
Transporting the Crane53
Travel Operation53
Work Practices54
Personal Considerations54
Crane Access54
Job Preparation55
Working55
Lifting56
Hand Signals57
Boom Extension59
Parking and Securing59
Shut-Down59
Cold Weather Operation59
Jib59
Temperature Effects on Hook Blocks60
Temperature Effects on Hydraulic Cylinders60
Crane Specific Information62
Overload Inspection62
Boom Inspection63
Superstructure Inspection65
Carrier Inspection67
Controls and Indicators70
Steering Column70
Turn Signal Lever and Windshield Wiper/Washer/Horn Controls71
Steering Column Tilt Lever71
Park Brake Control Switch71
Headlights Switch71
Drive Axle Selector Switch71
Hazard Lights Switch71
Increment/Decrement Switch71
Ignition Switch71
Transmission Shift Lever72
Cab Overhead Controls72
Skylight Window Latch72
Skylight Wiper and Wiper Motor72
Skylight Sunscreen72
Dome Light72
Cab Circulating Fan72
Right Side Window Latch72
Overhead Control Panel73
Skylight Wiper Switch73
Heater/Air Conditioner Fan Speed Switch73
Heater Control Switch73
Air Conditioner Switch73
Work Lights Switch73
Crane Function Power Switch73
Exhaust System Cleaning Switch74
Diesel Particulate Filter75
Inhibit Regeneration75
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Tier 4 Engines-2014 and Later Only)75
High Exhaust System Temperature75
Diesel Exhaust Fluid75
Control Seat Assembly76
Boom Lift/Main Hoist Control Lever (Dual Axis)76
Swing/Telescope or Swing/Auxiliary Hoist Control Lever (Dual Axis)77
Main Hoist Enable Switch77
Boom up Bypass Switch (Optional)77
Lift Function Enable Switch77
Jog Dial77
Outrigger Function Enable Switch77
Differential Lock On/Off Switch (Optional)77
Rear Steer Switch77
Auxiliary Hoist Enable Switch (Optional)77
Boom Telescope Enable Switch77
Seat Slide Lever78
Air Conditioner/Heater Climate Unit78
Armrest Adjustment Knobs78
Seat Height Adjustment Lever78
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) Bypass Switch78
Emergency Stop Switch78
Level Indicator78
Deadman Switches (Optional) (Dual Axis Joysticks Only)78
Hoist High Speed Toggle Switches78
Horn Button78
Operating Procedures79
Pre-Starting Checks79
Cold Weather Operation80
Engine Operation81
Crane Travel Operation82
General Crane Operation88
Crane Functions90
Stowing and Parking95
Unattended Crane95
Crane Control System (CCS)96
Crane Control System (CCS) Display96
Menu Control96
Turntable Lock Control (Pin Type)97
Sensors97
CCS Main Screen Symbols and Icons97
CCS Menu Screen99
CCS Operation Display101
Menu Screen101
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) System102
Mode of Operation102
Outrigger Operation Menu103
RCL Setup Wizard105
Switch to RCL Home Screen Display107
Foot Pedal Controls108
360° Swing Lock Pedal108
Swing Brake Pedal108
Telescope Control Pedal (Optional)108
Service Brake Pedal108
Foot Throttle Pedal108
Miscellaneous Controls and Indicators108
Fuse Panel108
Buzzer108
RCL Emergency Override Switch (Non-CE Certified Cranes)109
RCL Emergency Override Switch and Indicator (CE Certified Cranes)109
RCL Internal Light Bar (Optional)110
Strobe Light or Beacon (Optional) (Not110
Backup Alarm110
Emergency Exit110
Appendix A: Crane Control System (CCS) Symbols and Icons111
General115
Installing Cable on the Hoist115
Anti Two Block (A2B) Switch116
Lock116
Unlock116
Before Operation116
Cable Reeving118
Dead-End Rigging/Wedge Sockets122
Installing Wedge and Socket122
Dead-End Rigging123
Erecting and Stowing the Boom Extension124
General Warnings124
Erecting124
Stowing126
Setting the Offset127
Changing Boom Extension from Telescoping Type to Fixed Type127
Setting the Telescoping Extension Length128
Counterweights128
Section 5131
General131
Environmental Protection131
Lubrication Intervals131
Standard Lubricants132
Arctic Conditions133
Below -18°C (0°F)133
Arctic Conditions down to -40°C (-40°F)133
Surface Protection for Cylinder Rods135
Wire Rope Lubrication135
Lubrication Points135
Cranelube135
Safety135
Steering and Suspension136
Axles138
Drive Train140
Drive Train (Continued)142
Outriggers144
Turntable146
Boom148
Boom (Continued)150
Hoist152
Hydraulic154
General157
Instructions157
Daily or 10 Hour Check List157
Weekly or 50 Hour Check List158

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