GROVE Published 1-20-2017, Control # 468-02 6-29
CD5515-2/YB5515-2 OPERATOR MANUAL MAINTENANCE
2000 Hours of Operation (Yearly)
NOTE: You must read and understand the warnings and
basic safety rules, found in Safety Information,
page 2-1 of this manual, before performing any
operation or maintenance procedures.
For additional engine maintenance guidelines, see the
engine manual furnished with this crane.
Replacing the Engine Coolant
1. Open and prop in place the engine compartment cover.
2. BE SURE THE ENGINE IS COOL and follow the cooling
system draining and filling procedures in the Engine
Operation and Maintenance Manual furnished with the
crane.
3. After the coolant is replaced, close the engine
compartment cover.
Inspect the Crane Structure and Booms for Damage
Thoroughly inspect the crane structure and booms for the
following:
• Inspect for loose mounting hardware. Tighten any loose
hardware.
• Inspect for cracked or broken welds. Do not operate the
crane if a critical weld is cracked or broken until the weld
is repaired. Contact your Grove dealer.
• Inspect for missing or unreadable warning decals.
Replace if necessary.
• Inspect for excessive rust or corrosion on crane
structure and booms. Paint any areas with excessive
rust or corrosion.
• Inspect for missing items. Replace if necessary.
• Inspect the crane for any damage that might inhibit safe
operation of the crane. Repair any damage.
Testing the Rated Capacity Limiter (Optional)
See the Rated Capacity Limiter Manual furnished with this
crane and test the indicator according to instructions in the
manual.
MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE
Batteries/Charging System
NOTE: Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and
explosive gases. To avoid personal injury, when
checking, testing or charging batteries:
• DO NOT use smoking materials near batteries.
• Keep arcs, sparks and flames away from
batteries.
• Provide ventilation and wear safety glasses.
• Never check battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts. The sparks could
explode battery gases and cause injury or
death. Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.
Checking the Charging System
Check the voltmeter reading on the instrument panel.
Normal voltmeter readings are as follows:
Engine above idle - 14 to 16 volts
Engine stopped - 10 to 14 volts
High Point Punch Mark
Swing Gear Backlash Check
FIGURE 6-50
a0097
WARNING
HOT COOLANT
can scald.
1100259
Check and service
cooling system
only when cool.
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