NATIONAL CRANE Published 11-01-2020 Control # 710-00 4-27
NBT60XL OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP
6. If not done, install the left and right cylinder attachment
pins (6, Figure 4-18) to secure the counterweight to the
cylinders.
7. Using counterweight switch panel (Figure 4-16) located
on  either  side  of  the  turntable,  slightly  raise  the
counterweight removal cylinders. For more information,
see Raising the Counterweight Cylinders, page 4-24.
8. Remove the superstructure pins (4 and 5, Figure 4-18)
that secure the counterweight to superstructure.
NOTE: It  may  be  necessary  to  jog  the  cylinders  up  and
down to remove the superstructure attachment
pins.
9. Using the counterweight switch panel (Figure 4-16), fully
lower  the  counterweight  removal  cylinders.  For  more
information, see Lowering the Counterweight Cylinders,
page 4-24.
10. Secure the counterweight to the carrier deck with pins.
11. Remove  cylinder  attachment pins  (6,  Figure 4-18)  that
secure the counterweight to the cylinders.
12. Fully raise cylinders, then stow pins in top counterweight
section.
Mounting the Bottom Counterweight(s)
Use the following procedure to mount the bottom 3000 lb
(1360.8 kg) or 5000 lb (2268 kg) counterweight(s) on the
NBT60XL/NTC60XL. If installing 6000 lb or greater
counterweight combinations, the top counterweight should
be installed on the superstructure first. For more information,
see Mounting the Top Counterweight on the Superstructure,
page 4-24.
1. Position crane on a firm, level surface. 
2. Fully extend and set the outriggers, then level the crane
(see Setting the Outriggers, page 4-2).
3. (Optional) Set the camera display to view the rear view
camera as necessary.
4. If not already done, install the top 3000 lb (1360.8 kg) or
5000 lb (2268 kg) counterweight. For more information,
see  Mounting the Top Counterweight on the
Superstructure, page 4-24.
5. Set display in Operator’s Console to the 
RCL Operating
Mode  Screen  (Figure 4-19)  (see  Section 7, Rated
Capacity Limiter
).
6. While  watching  the  RCL  display,  rotate  superstructure
so  boom  is  over  the  rear  of  the  crane  and
counterweights  are  over  the  counterweight  stowage
area.  Pull  the  House  Lock  handle  on  the  console  to
engage the house lock. Using the house lock will assist
in  aligning  the  counterweights.  For  more  information,
see House Lock, page 3-12.
The Counterweight Removal Slew Position Indicator
(yellow arrows) (1, Figure 4-19) appears in the RCL
display, which indicates the rear of the superstructure is
nearly directly above the counterweight stowage area on
the carrier deck.
Ensure vertical alignment of counterweight to the
counterweight mounting lugs on the carrier deck or top
counterweight section to bottom counterweight section
with the optional rear view camera or by leaving the cab
and performing a visual inspection. If necessary, retract
the house lock and rotate the superstructure until
alignment is achieved.
7. If necessary,  retract  left and  right pins  (5,  Figure 4-20)
from the cylinder on the top counterweight.
8. Remove  the  left  and  right  pins  that  secure  the  bottom
counterweight to the carrier deck.
If the crane is equipped with top and bottom
counterweight sections (1, 2, Figure 4-20) and only the
top section is to be loaded, remove only the left and right
pins (5, Figure 4-20) that secure the top and bottom
sections together. Do not remove pins that secure the
lower counterweights to the carrier deck.
DANGER
Ensure that all mounting pins are properly installed and
locked during and after operating the counterweight
removal system.
Clear all personnel from the counterweight and
superstructure area when mounting or removing the
counterweight(s).
FIGURE 4-19
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crane may be different.
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