Published 01-15-2016, Control # 526-01 3-17
RT540E OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
• Headache ball may be reeved over boom extension,
hanging 0.9 m (3 ft) below sheave.
13.7 m (45 ft) Boom Extension
Travel with the 13.7 m (45 ft) boom extension erected is not
permitted.
Extended Travel
Depending upon the tire manufacturer, the higher inflation
pressures normally specified for lifting on rubber are not
recommended for site to site transfer over extended
distances. The higher static/creep 8 km/h (5 mph) inflation
pressures may remain in the tire while operating the crane
on site within a distance of less than 6.4 km (4 mi).
Traveling — Forward
1. With the Transmission Shift Lever in the neutral (N)
position, start the engine and allow it to adequately
warm up.
2. Depress the Service Brake Foot Pedal.
3. Disengage the parking brake.
4. Position the Drive Axle Switch to either two-wheel high
or four-wheel low.
5. Lift the Transmission Shift Lever up out of its detent and
push the lever to the forward (F) position, then rotate the
Transmission Shift Lever Knob to the first (1) gear
position. The gear selection “F1” will appear in the CCS
Display to indicate that forward propulsion and first (1)
gear have been selected; if the Service Brake Foot
Pedal is not depressed prior to shifting to a gear, the
gear selection will flash in the CCS Display until the
Transmission Shift Lever is returned to the neutral (N)
position, and the transmission will not shift.
6. Release the Service Brake Foot Pedal and depress the
Foot Throttle Pedal until maximum first gear speed is
attained, then rotate the Transmission Shift Lever Knob
to the second (II) gear position to continue to increase
speed. For additional speed, continue shifting to a
higher gear.
Traveling — Reverse
Traveling in reverse is accomplished the same way as
traveling forward, except for shifting the Transmission Shift
Lever to reverse (R). Refer to Traveling — Forward, page 3-
16.
Steering
Steering is accomplished by the steering wheel and the rear
steer control. These controls, used singly or together,
provide front wheel steering, rear wheel steering, four-wheel
steering, and crabbing capabilities (Figure 3-9).
Front Wheel Steering
Conventional front wheel steering is accomplished with the
steering wheel. This method of steering should always be
used when traveling at higher speeds.
CAUTION
Tire Damage!
For extended travel, check the cold tire pressure prior to
start. (Refer to tire inflation chart in Load Chart Book.)
After every one hour of travel time, regardless of ambient
temperature, stop and allow the tires to cool off for at least
30 minutes. At the destination, the tires must be allowed
to cool to ambient temperature before crane lifting on
rubber.
CAUTION
Machine Damage!
Engage the turntable lock pin for extended travel. Failure
to engage the lock pin may allow the superstructure to
swing uncontrolled, damaging the machine and/or
property.
WARNING
Run-away Crane!
Releasing the parking brake while the low service brake
pressure indicator is illuminated and the buzzer is
sounding, indicating the service brakes are inoperable,
may result in the crane rolling away freely without the
ability of the operator to stop the crane.
Never release the parking brake while the low service
brake pressure indicator is illuminated and the buzzer is
sounding.
CAUTION
Use four-wheel drive only when more traction is required.
CAUTION
Possible Machine Damage!
Do not downshift to a lower gear if the road speed is
greater than the maximum speed of the lower gear.
CAUTION
Possible Machine Damage!
Apply service brakes and bring crane to a complete stop
before shifting transmission into reverse.
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