GROVE Published 10-21-2010, Control# 198-04 5-1
5540F/YB5515 SERVICE MANUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
SECTION 5
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
INTRODUCTION
NOTE: Do not use gasoline or other flammable fluids to
clean component parts. Fire or explosion may
occur causing bodily burns.
NOTE: Use eye protection when performing service or
maintenance tasks. Propelled and/or dropped
items can cause eye injury.
NOTE: If maintenance or adjustments must be performed
with the engine running, have a person at the
controls while another person performs the work to
inhibit accidental movement which could cause
injury or death.
Preventive maintenance is necessary to keep the crane in
good condition as long as possible. Adjust the maintenance
schedule to your operation, according to the type of work,
size of loads, temperature conditions and frequency of
equipment use.
The intervals in the Maintenance Schedule are for average
operating conditions, and must be understood as the
MINIMUM maintenance necessary for the machine.
Decrease these intervals if the machine is operated in
conditions that are below average (for example, in dust, in
high or low temperatures, with heavy loads or frequent
starting and stopping.
Use the hourmeter and a calendar to make sure that all
necessary maintenance is done according to the schedule.
NOTE: When performing service on the crane, put a tag on
the key switch or remove the key to prevent
operation of the crane.
Spark Arresting Mufflers
NOTE: Codes of some states or provinces may require
that this crane be equipped with a SPARK
ARRESTING MUFFLER. The State of California,
as an example, is one state which has such
regulations for agricultural and forestry application,
plus a regulation for construction applications in
forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered
lands.
Safety List
Inspect the following safety equipment daily:
SAFETY BELT - Check for frayed or cut webbing, damaged
buckles or loose mounting hardware.
SAFETY DECALS - Check condition of decals. Replace if
worn, damaged or missing. See Section 2.
COVERS - Keep all protective covers in place.
PARKING BRAKE - Check operation. Have unit repaired if
required.
ENGINE - Check operation. Remove all dirt or debris, and all
flammable materials before running engine.
LUBRICANTS
It is not the policy of Manitowoc Cranes, Inc. to publish lists
of approved lubricants or guarantee lubricant performance.
The responsibility for the quality of the lubricant rests
completely with the distributor or manufacturer of the
lubricant.
In various paragraphs in this maintenance section,
statements may be found, “use (lubricant brand name) or
equivalent.” This statement does not constitute an
unconditional guarantee of performance of the brand of
lubricant mentioned. It is intended only as a guide to the type
of lubricant recommended for a given application.
MAINTENANCE RECORDS
Dated records must be kept for inspection of critical
components such as, brakes, crane hooks, wire ropes,
hydraulic cylinders and relieve valve pressure settings.
These records must be kept where they can be easily
obtained and reviewed.
SPECIAL MAINTENANCE
Delivery Inspection
Fuel Tank
• Fill with correct fuel.
Engine
• check oil in crankcase
• On diesel engines remove water from fuel filters and
sediment bowl.
Cooling system
• Check coolant level. Fill if level is low.
Hydraulic Tank
• Check oil level. Fill if level is low.
Drive Axles
• Check axle housing lubricant level and wheel hub
lubricant level. Fill if levels are low.
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