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TMS9000-2 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
Published 02-21-2019, Control # 611-05
Operation
Preparation for Highway Travel
1. Determine the highway route to be taken, the states to
be crossed and the allowable axle weights for the crane
with trailing boom and carrier. Consult with your local
Grove Cranes distributor or Manitowoc Crane Care for
weight distribution with or without removable
components. Obtain the necessary permits.
2. Configure the crane to achieve allowable axle weight
distribution with trailing boom and boom carrier installed.
3. Swing the boom over the rear.
4. Ensure the Trailer Air Supply Control in the crane carrier
cab is applied. Refer to Trailing Boom Trailer Emergency
Brake Control (Optional), page 3-8.
5. Ensure Air Locking Pin Valve Knob at the rear of the
trailing boom carrier is turned to the RETRACT position.
Refer to Figure 4-196.
6. Visually check locking pins to ensure they are retracted.
NOTE: When the air cylinders are extended, the locking
pins are disengaged. When the air cylinders are
retracted, the locking pins are engaged. Refer to
Figure 4-197.
Air Locking Pin Valve Knob
7139
Boom
Trailing Boom
Carrier
Rear View
7140-2
FIGURE 4-196
7120-1
Retracted Air
Cylinder Locking
Pin Engaged
Extended Air Cylinder
Locking Pin Disengaged
Pin Receiver on
Trailing Boom Carrier
Lugs on Boom
FIGURE 4-197