Stellar
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Heavy-Duty Telescopic Crane Owner’s Manual | Page iii
Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................iv
Chapter 1 - Operation ................................................................................................................................................ 1
General Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Pre-Operation Inspection ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Job Site Setup ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Step 1: Disengage drive axle and set the parking brake. .............................................................................. 2
Step 2: Engage the hydraulic power source. .................................................................................................. 2
Step 3: Position the stabilizers. ............................................................................................................................ 3
Step 4: Operate the crane. ................................................................................................................................ 3
Step 5: Stow the crane. ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Step 6: Stow the stabilizers. (Only after stowing the crane.) .......................................................................... 5
Step 7: Disengage the hydraulic power source. ............................................................................................. 5
Step 8: Release the parking brake. ................................................................................................................... 5
Radio Remote Control Functions .......................................................................................................................... 6
Operation Mode..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Menu Mode ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Radio Remote Feedback and Boost Mode ........................................................................................................ 9
Safe Mode ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Radio Transmitter/Receiver Pair Procedure....................................................................................................... 10
Re-Link Radio and Receiver ................................................................................................................................ 10
Radio Remote Control Features ......................................................................................................................... 11
Wire Rope/Sheave Configurations ..................................................................................................................... 12
Personal Fall Protection with Stellar
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Equipment ............................................................................................... 13
Safety Decals of Note .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Body/Chassis ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Stabilizers ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Crane Compartment ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Main Boom ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Crane Horse Head ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Valve Bank.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Main Cylinder ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 2 - Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 19
General Maintenance Guidelines ...................................................................................................................... 19
Basic Crane Maintenance Schedule* ............................................................................................................... 19
Hydraulic Oil/Filter Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 20
Washing the Crane............................................................................................................................................... 20
Paint Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 20
PTO and Pump Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 20
Wire Rope Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Winch Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Extension Boom Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 20
Load Hold Test Procedure ................................................................................................................................... 20
Rotation Gear Bearing Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 21
Gear-Bearing Bolt Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 22
Rotation Gear Bearing Thread Tightening Procedure ..................................................................................... 22
Rotation Gear Bearing Thread Tightening Procedure ..................................................................................... 23
Rotation Gear Bearing Tilt Test ............................................................................................................................ 24
Rotation Gear Bearing Worm End Play & Backlash .......................................................................................... 25
Face Seal/O-Ring Size Chart ............................................................................................................................... 26
Lubrication Recommendations .......................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Manual Operation ................................................................................................................................................ 30
Model 14530 Manual Operation ........................................................................................................................ 30