OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES RT765E-2 OPERATOR MANUAL
3-30 Published 4-09-2021, Control # 364-11
Owner/lessee must take appropriate measures ensure that
all persons operating or working with affected models are
complying with these Grove Crane recommendations. Crane
operator assumes responsibility for determining suitability of
traveling on a slope.
Traveling on a slope should only be attempted under
controlled conditions specified in these guidelines, and must
be conducted with the utmost diligence and care to make
sure safety of all personnel performing the operation and/or
working around the crane.
Should operator need to traverse slopes outside the criteria
defined in the above guidelines, contact Grove Crane for
further guidance.
Traveling with Elevated Boom
Exercise caution whenever driving the crane with the boom
elevated. Travel with the boom elevated is permitted as long
as the following steps are followed.
• Limit travel to firm, level surfaces.
• Inspect the route of travel prior to moving the crane. Pay
particular attention to any changing conditions in the
terrain being traversed. Also, avoid any overhead
obstructions.
Table 3-1 Fore and Aft Travel - No Load
Crane Condition
0 - 15%
(0 - 8.5°)
15 - 25%
(8.5 - 14°)
25 - 29%
(14 - 16.7°)
30% +
(16.7° +)
Two-Wheel Drive
Yes, no restrictions
up to 37 kph
(23 mph)
No No No
Four-Wheel Drive/Low Range
Yes, up to 10 kph
(6 mph)
Yes, up to 10 kph
(6 mph)
Yes, up to 5 kph
(3 mph)
Yes, up to
1.6 kph (1 mph)
Park using Park Brake only Yes No No No
Park using Park Brake, Chock
Wheels, and Four-Wheel
Drive
Yes
No, do not park
on slopes greater
than 25%
No, do not park
on slopes
greater than 25%
Assist Vehicle Required for
Braking and Propulsion
No No Yes Yes
Short Distance Travel allowed
(on ramps)
Yes, but do not
park on slopes
greater than 25%
Consider Brake Fade
possibility if traveling long
distance
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Table 3-2 Side Slope Travel - No Load
Crane Condition
0 - 5%
(0 - 2.9°)
5 - 10%
(2.9 - 5.7°)
10 - 15%
(5.7 - 8.5°)
15% +
(8.5° +)
Two-Wheel Drive
Yes, up to 37 kph
(23 mph)
Yes, up to 15 kph
(9 mph)
No No
Four-Wheel Drive/Low Range
Yes, up to 10 kph
(6 mph)
Yes, up to 10 kph
(6 mph)
Yes, up to
1.6 kph (1 mph)
No
WARNING
Overhead Objects Hazard
Contacting overhead objects while driving the crane may
result in death, severe injury, and/or equipment damage.
Traveling with the boom elevated should only be
attempted under the controlled conditions specified in this
section.
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