Grove Published 3-1-2018, Control # 559-03 1-1
RT9130E-2 OPERATOR MANUAL INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
SECTION CONTENTS
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Noise/Vibration Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Noise Level Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Vibration Level Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
List Of Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Torque Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Axles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Swing Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Swivel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Hydraulic Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Hoists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Wire Rope (Hoist Cable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Dynamic Shock Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Precautions and Recommendations During
Inspection or Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Wire Rope Inspection (Running Ropes and
Pendant Cables) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Wire Rope Inspection/Replacement
(All Wire Rope) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Seizing Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Installing 35x7 Class Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
GENERAL
NOTE: Throughout this manual, reference is made to left,
right, front, and rear when describing locations.
These reference locations are to be considered as
those viewed from the Operator seat with the
superstructure facing forward over the front of the
carrier frame.
Basic nomenclature is shown in Figure 1-2.
This manual provides important information for the operator
of the Model RT9130E Series Grove Crane.
The rough terrain crane incorporates an all welded steel
frame, using planetary drive axles to provide four-wheel
drive. Axle steering is accomplished utilizing hydraulic steer
cylinders. The engine is mounted at the rear of the crane and
provides motive power through a six speed forward and
three speed reverse transmission. Hydraulic, double box,
sliding beam outriggers are removable.
The carrier frame incorporates an integral fifth wheel, to
which the rear axle is mounted, to provide axle oscillation.
Axle oscillation lockout is automatic when the superstructure
rotates from the travel position.
The superstructure is capable of 360° rotation in either
direction. All crane functions are controlled from the fully-
enclosed cab mounted on the superstructure. The crane is
equipped with a five-section, full power, sequenced and
synchronized boom. Additional reach is obtained by utilizing
an optional swingaway jib. Lifting is provided by a main and
auxiliary hoist.
Customer Support
Manitowoc and our Distributor Network want to ensure your
satisfaction with our products and customer support. Your
local distributor is the best equipped and most
knowledgeable to assist you for parts, service and warranty
issues. They have the facilities, parts, factory trained
personnel, and the information to assist you in a timely
manner. We request that you first contact them for
assistance. If you feel you need factory assistance, please
ask the distributor’s service management to coordinate the
contact on your behalf.
New Owners
If you are the new owner of a Grove crane, please register it
with Manitowoc Crane Care so we have the ability to contact
you if the need arises.