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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RT600E OPERATOR MANUAL

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Published 05-02-2018 Control # 088-10

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Table of Contents5
Section 111
List of Specifications12
General12
Dimensions12
Capacities12
Torque Converter12
Transmission12
Engine12
Axles12
Brakes12
Wheels and Tires12
Noise/Vibration Test Results13
Hoists13
Noise Level Test Results13
Vibration Level Test Results13
Customer Support14
Supplemental Information14
New Owners14
Serial Number Location Figure 1-215
Section 219
Safety Messages19
General20
Safety Alert Symbol20
Signal Words20
Safety Decals20
Accidents20
Operator Information20
Operator Qualifications21
Operational Aids22
Rated Capacity Limiter (RCL) Systems (if Equipped)22
Anti-Two-Blocking Device22
Working Area Limiter (if Equipped)23
Crane Stability/Structural Strength23
Load Charts24
Work Site24
Wind Forces25
Wind Speeds25
Lifting Operations38
Counterweight39
Outrigger Lift off39
Multiple Crane Lifts39
Tilt-Up Panel Lifting39
Pile Driving and Extracting40
Crane Equipment40
Crane Inspection40
Electrocution Hazard41
Set-Up and Operation42
Electrocution Hazard Devices42
Electrical Contact43
Special Operating Conditions and Equipment43
Grounding the Crane43
Personnel Handling44
Environmental Protection45
Maintenance45
Service and Repairs45
Lubrication46
Tires47
Hoist Rope47
Synthetic Hoist Rope47
Wire Rope47
Sheaves48
Batteries49
Super Capacitor (if Equipped)49
General Maintenance49
Transporting the Crane50
Travel Operation50
Work Practices51
Personal Considerations51
Crane Access51
Job Preparation51
Working52
Lifting53
Hand Signals54
Boom Extension56
Parking and Securing56
Shut-Down56
Cold Weather Operation56
Temperature Effects on Hook Blocks57
Temperature Effects on Hydraulic Cylinders57
Overload Inspection58
Boom Inspection60
Superstructure Inspection62
Carrier Inspection64
Controls and Indicators68
Hand Throttle Control68
Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge68
Fuel Gauge68
Voltmeter68
Ignition Switch68
Tachometer68
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge68
Foot Throttle Pedal69
Crane Function Power Switch74
Transmission Shift Lever74
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 Indicator74
Rear Steer Control Switch74
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 Indicators76
Drive Axle Selector Switch76
Outrigger Control Switches76
Outriggers Extend/Retract Switch76
Swing Brake Control Switch76
Swing Brake Pedal76
Low Brake Pressure Indicator77
Park Brake Control Switch77
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 Panel77
Low Steer Pressure Indicator (CE Units)77
Transmission Service Indicator (XMSN)77
Headlights Switch77
Work Light Switch77
Cab Circulating Fan77
Turn Signal Lever and Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls78
Cab Dome Light78
Skylight Wiper (Not Shown)78
Bubble Level Indicator78
Air Conditioner Control Switch (Optional)78
Heat Control Knob78
Fan Switch78
Defroster Switch78
Fire Extinguisher78
Defroster Fan78
Left Turn Signal Indicator79
Rear Wheels Not Centered Indicator79
Hydraulic Boost Switch79
Hoist 3Rd Wrap Indicator (Optional CE Units)79
Main Hoist Speed Selector Switch79
VDC Accessory Outlet79
Spotlight (Optional)79
Fuse Panel79
Wait to Start Indicator79
Engine Diagnostics Switches79
Engine Warning Indicator80
Engine Service Indicator80
Throttle Mode Switch80
Electronic System Diagnostic Indicator80
Work Light80
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 Procedures81
New Crane Conditioning81
Pre-Starting Checks81
Cold Weather Operation82
Crane Warm-Up Procedures84
Engine84
Transmission84
Hoist84
Swing Drive and Turntable Bearing84
Axles85
Hydraulic Oil System85
Engine Operation85
Transporting the Crane87
Crane Travel Operation87
General Crane Operation94
Using Your Load Chart95
Crane Functions96
Control Lever Lockout System101
Stowing and Parking101
Unattended Crane101
General103
Cable Reeving104
Dead-End Rigging/Wedge Sockets108
Installing Wedge and Socket108
Dead-End Rigging109
Erecting and Stowing the Swingaway Boom Extension110
General Warnings110
Erecting110
Erecting and Stowing the Swingaway Boom110
Extension110
Stowing111
Setting the Offset116
Changing Swingaway Boom Extension from Telescoping Type to Fixed Type116
Setting the Telescoping Swingaway Length117
Section 5119
General119
Environmental Protection119
Lubricants and Lubrication Intervals119
Standard Lubricants120
Arctic Lubricants and Conditions121
Surface Protection for Cylinder Rods123
Wire Rope Lubrication124
Lubrication Points125
Cranelube125
Safety125
Steering and Suspension126
Axles128
Drive Train130
Drive Train (Continued)133
Turntable135
Outriggers137
Boom139
Boom (Continued)141
Hoist143
Hydraulic147
General149
Instructions149
Daily or 10 Hour Check List149
Weekly or 50 Hour Check List150

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