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Grove RT600E
227415
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
5
Section 1
11
List of Specifications
12
General
12
Dimensions
12
Capacities
12
Torque Converter
12
Transmission
12
Engine
12
Axles
12
Brakes
12
Wheels and Tires
12
Noise/Vibration Test Results
13
Hoists
13
Noise Level Test Results
13
Vibration Level Test Results
13
Customer Support
14
Supplemental Information
14
New Owners
14
Serial Number Location Figure 1-2
15
Section 2
19
Safety Messages
19
General
20
Safety Alert Symbol
20
Signal Words
20
Safety Decals
20
Accidents
20
Operator Information
20
Operator Qualifications
21
Operational Aids
22
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) Systems (if Equipped)
22
Anti-Two-Blocking Device
22
Working Area Limiter (if Equipped)
23
Crane Stability/Structural Strength
23
Load Charts
24
Work Site
24
Wind Forces
25
Wind Speeds
25
Lifting Operations
38
Counterweight
39
Outrigger Lift off
39
Multiple Crane Lifts
39
Tilt-Up Panel Lifting
39
Pile Driving and Extracting
40
Crane Equipment
40
Crane Inspection
40
Electrocution Hazard
41
Set-Up and Operation
42
Electrocution Hazard Devices
42
Electrical Contact
43
Special Operating Conditions and Equipment
43
Grounding the Crane
43
Personnel Handling
44
Environmental Protection
45
Maintenance
45
Service and Repairs
45
Lubrication
46
Tires
47
Hoist Rope
47
Synthetic Hoist Rope
47
Wire Rope
47
Sheaves
48
Batteries
49
Super Capacitor (if Equipped)
49
General Maintenance
49
Transporting the Crane
50
Travel Operation
50
Work Practices
51
Personal Considerations
51
Crane Access
51
Job Preparation
51
Working
52
Lifting
53
Hand Signals
54
Boom Extension
56
Parking and Securing
56
Shut-Down
56
Cold Weather Operation
56
Temperature Effects on Hook Blocks
57
Temperature Effects on Hydraulic Cylinders
57
Overload Inspection
58
Boom Inspection
60
Superstructure Inspection
62
Carrier Inspection
64
Controls and Indicators
68
Hand Throttle Control
68
Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge
68
Fuel Gauge
68
Voltmeter
68
Ignition Switch
68
Tachometer
68
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
68
Foot Throttle Pedal
69
Crane Function Power Switch
74
Transmission Shift Lever
74
Telescope or Auxiliary Hoist Control Lever (Single Axis Option)
74
Swing Control Lever (Single Axis Option)
74
Swing and Telescope or Swing and Auxiliary Hoist Control Lever (Dual Axis Option)
74
Water in Fuel Indicator
74
Rear Steer Control Switch
74
Auxiliary Hoist Speed Selector Switch (Optional)
75
Boom Lift Control Lever (Single Axis Option)
76
Main Hoist Control Lever (Single Axis Option)
76
Boom Lift and Main Hoist Control Lever (Dual Axis Option)
76
Telescope Control Foot Pedal (Optional)
76
Hoist Rotation Indicators
76
Drive Axle Selector Switch
76
Outrigger Control Switches
76
Outriggers Extend/Retract Switch
76
Swing Brake Control Switch
76
Swing Brake Pedal
76
Low Brake Pressure Indicator
77
Park Brake Control Switch
77
Turntable Lock Control (Pin Type)
77
Degree Swing Lock Control (Positive Lock Type) (Optional)
77
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) and Work Area Definition System Control Panel
77
Low Steer Pressure Indicator (CE Units)
77
Transmission Service Indicator (XMSN)
77
Headlights Switch
77
Work Light Switch
77
Cab Circulating Fan
77
Turn Signal Lever and Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
78
Cab Dome Light
78
Skylight Wiper (Not Shown)
78
Bubble Level Indicator
78
Air Conditioner Control Switch (Optional)
78
Heat Control Knob
78
Fan Switch
78
Defroster Switch
78
Fire Extinguisher
78
Defroster Fan
78
Left Turn Signal Indicator
79
Rear Wheels Not Centered Indicator
79
Hydraulic Boost Switch
79
Hoist 3Rd Wrap Indicator (Optional CE Units)
79
Main Hoist Speed Selector Switch
79
VDC Accessory Outlet
79
Spotlight (Optional)
79
Fuse Panel
79
Wait to Start Indicator
79
Engine Diagnostics Switches
79
Engine Warning Indicator
80
Engine Service Indicator
80
Throttle Mode Switch
80
Electronic System Diagnostic Indicator
80
Work Light
80
29°C Indicator (Optional)
80
Strobe Light or Beacon (Not Shown)
80
RCL Lockout (All Units) and RCL Lockout Alarm (CE Units) (Not Shown)
80
Buzzer (Not Shown)
80
Hourmeter (Not Shown)
80
Operating Procedures
81
New Crane Conditioning
81
Pre-Starting Checks
81
Cold Weather Operation
82
Crane Warm-Up Procedures
84
Engine
84
Transmission
84
Hoist
84
Swing Drive and Turntable Bearing
84
Axles
85
Hydraulic Oil System
85
Engine Operation
85
Transporting the Crane
87
Crane Travel Operation
87
General Crane Operation
94
Using Your Load Chart
95
Crane Functions
96
Control Lever Lockout System
101
Stowing and Parking
101
Unattended Crane
101
General
103
Cable Reeving
104
Dead-End Rigging/Wedge Sockets
108
Installing Wedge and Socket
108
Dead-End Rigging
109
Erecting and Stowing the Swingaway Boom Extension
110
General Warnings
110
Erecting
110
Erecting and Stowing the Swingaway Boom
110
Extension
110
Stowing
111
Setting the Offset
116
Changing Swingaway Boom Extension from Telescoping Type to Fixed Type
116
Setting the Telescoping Swingaway Length
117
Section 5
119
General
119
Environmental Protection
119
Lubricants and Lubrication Intervals
119
Standard Lubricants
120
Arctic Lubricants and Conditions
121
Surface Protection for Cylinder Rods
123
Wire Rope Lubrication
124
Lubrication Points
125
Cranelube
125
Safety
125
Steering and Suspension
126
Axles
128
Drive Train
130
Drive Train (Continued)
133
Turntable
135
Outriggers
137
Boom
139
Boom (Continued)
141
Hoist
143
Hydraulic
147
General
149
Instructions
149
Daily or 10 Hour Check List
149
Weekly or 50 Hour Check List
150
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Manitowoc Grove RT600E Specifications
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Brand
Manitowoc
Model
Grove RT600E
Category
Construction Equipment
Language
English
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