Terex RT700 User Manual

Operator must understand hydraulic and structural competence is key to lifting capacity.

Operators must follow the manufacturer's load rating chart and never exceed rated loads.

Defines the upperstructure weldment, swing mechanism, counterweight, and cab.

Defines the telescopic crane boom, winch, lift cylinder, hook block, and jib.

Defines the chassis, power unit, swing bearing, transmission, axles, and outriggers.

Defines the beams, cylinders, floats, boxes, and hydraulic control system.

Explains the importance of reading and following all safety decals on the machine.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that will result in death or serious injury if not avoided.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury if not avoided.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided.

Indicates a situation that may result in property or equipment damage if not avoided.

Cranes can only lift people when it's the least hazardous way to do the job.

Safety, training, compliance with standards, understanding decals and rating charts are essential.

Ensure boom hoist limit switch, boom angle indicator, backup alarms, anti-two block devices, and overload indicators are operational.

Determine power line locations, maintain safe clearances, avoid contact, and use a signal person.

Details steps for starting the engine, including pre-start checks and starter engagement limits.

Procedures for starting in temperatures below 32°F, including using "Quick-Start" and checking for cavitation.

Covers off-road and limited on-road travel, terrain consideration, and pre-move checks.

Instructions for removing pins, extending/retracting outriggers evenly, and checking beam extension.

Describes the two optional jib extensions, their weights, and storage.

Precautions for sand/dust include system cleaning, filter servicing, and frequent lubrication.

Protects against rust and corrosion with frequent inspections, drying, and lubrication.

Addresses engine performance changes due to altitude and monitoring engine temperature.

Precautions during storms include retracting boom, shutting down if caught, and checking lightning impact.

Warns against operating at longer radii than listed on load charts to prevent tipping.

Discusses limitations and precautions for side-stow jibs, especially regarding swinging and bouncing loads.

Emphasizes using wire rope with adequate breaking strength, good condition, and correct parts of line.

Operator's responsibility to report unusual sounds, odors, or abnormal performance for early detection.

Includes daily/weekly checks, monthly lubrication, engine belts, and hydraulic reservoir moisture drain.

Includes previous checks plus cooling system inhibitor, fuel tank drain, and filter changes.

Includes all previous checks plus axle oil, brake shoes, relief valve settings, and swing bearing bolts.

Specific requirements for the first 8, 40, 100, and 200 hours of operation for new cranes.

Procedures for cleaning radiator exterior, replenishing corrosion inhibitor, and cooling system cleaning.

Details recommended SAE J300 viscosity grades and preferred lubricant specifications for transmissions.

Do's and Don'ts for mounting/demounting rims and wheels, including avoiding mismatched parts and using safety cages.

Replace hydraulic reservoir return line filters and inspect associated parts.

Remove and clean the hydraulic reservoir intake suction filter.

Check the hydraulic reservoir relief valve for proper function by observing pressure release.

Drain and clean the hydraulic reservoir and change the hydraulic oil.

Instructions and safety precautions for charging maintenance-free batteries, including using timers or voltage controls.

Care for installing wire rope on winch drums, including inspection and proper spooling techniques.

Details on main and auxiliary winch wire rope types, sizes, and minimum breaking strengths.

Check front bottom slider pads daily for wear, and others monthly. Replace when chamfer is worn off.

Addresses issues with starter inoperability due to dirty commutator, worn brushes, or faulty relay.

Discusses causes and remedies for inadequate air pressure, such as system leaks or defective compressors.

Addresses issues where boom sections retract under load due to damaged O-rings or faulty hold valves.

Covers electrical malfunction, cylinder leaks, hold valve issues, and plugged lines for single outriggers.

Addresses issues with relief valves, diverter valves, pumps, or cylinders bypassing for lifting problems.

Covers hold valve malfunction or thermal relief cartridge mounted incorrectly causing jack cylinder drift.

Addresses pump noise due to disconnect issues, clogged lines, air leaks, or high oil viscosity.

Caused by incorrect hose connections or wrong timing.

Caused by low relief valve pressure, low oil level, or air entering system.

Caused by worn or cut shaft seal.

Caused by loose motor housing bolts or pinched O-ring seal.

Caused by damaged seal or O-ring, or poor fittings.

Procedures to check for excessive leak-down, identify defective hold valves, and repack cylinders.

Suggested procedures for identifying leak-down causes in boom lift cylinders, including hold valve and cylinder issues.

Similar procedures to boom lift cylinders for identifying leak-down causes in outrigger jack cylinders.

Causes include restricted lines, internal leaks, and low oil level.

Causes include faulty temperature control, bi-metal blade issues, or dirt on fuel solenoid.

Issues related to ignition pack, tilt switch, igniter, fuel supply, or exhaust restrictions.

Caused by a flame switch that will not open.

Checking electrolyte levels and state of charge using voltage or hydrometer readings.

Procedure to test battery capacity using a voltmeter and ampere load.

Procedure to check and adjust main winch relief valve setting using a pressure gauge.

Check boom relief settings and adjust boom hoist, retract, and telescope reliefs.

Adjusting extend/retract relief valves by turning the adjusting screw.

Procedure to check and adjust auxiliary winch relief valve pressure.

Checks pilot pressure using a pressure gauge on the winch valve.

Use a 5000 psi gauge to check outrigger relief valve pressure and adjust as needed.

Adjusting fourth section extend/retract chains for gap and sag measurements.

Covers swing brake control adjustment, including pedal click range and cable adjustment.

Procedures for welding/cutting coated steel, including stripping paint, using respirators, and controlling fumes.

Covers cylinder disassembly, inspection of bore, shaft, piston rings, and piston seals.

Detailed procedure for disassembling boom extend cylinders, including removing head gland and piston assembly.

Procedures for disassembling boom lift cylinders, including draw ring, head gland, and piston removal.

Details on main and auxiliary winch wire rope types, sizes, and minimum breaking strengths.

Guidelines for reeving wire rope, emphasizing minimum parts of line and proper spooling.

Minimal preparation for short-term storage, including cleaning, lubrication, and retouching paint.

Greater preparation for long-term storage, including draining/refilling reservoirs and coating parts.

Preservative selection methods for transmissions stored for extended periods.

Procedures to restore a stored transmission to service, including removing tape and adding fluid.

Lists metric equivalents for liquid measures like liters and cubic feet.

Describes boom head sheaves and their mounting for side-stow jib.

Details available jib extensions, their weights, and storage options.

Describes the auxiliary boom head with single sheave and anti-friction bearing.

Describes the five metallic sheaves on the anti-friction bearings with hook and socket.

Provides specifications for the hook and ball, including weight.

Describes the turntable connection with internal teeth and its relation to the carrier.

Explains the dual planetary reduction gear swing mechanism and its manual operation.

Describes the mechanically actuated swing brake and its momentary lock.

Describes cab features like visibility, environmental controls, and safety equipment.

Details the drive system, steering, and axle lockout engagement for travel.

Explains steering modes, turning radius, and the transmission system.

Describes wheel types, tire tread, and tire pressure recommendations.

Describes brake system components and operation, including pilot-actuated power brakes.

Explains the spring-actuated parking brake and its function with air pressure.

Lists optional equipment like boom tip hook, cable spooling, and auxiliary winch.

Details the hydraulic system with pumps, valves, hoses, and pressure gauges.

Describes valves for boom elevation, telescope, and winch control, including alarms.

Lists weights for basic configurations, boom extensions, and counterweights.

Visual inspection before each shift focusing on apparent deficiencies in wire ropes.

Lists significant distortions, corrosion, arc damage, and improper end connections as Category I deficiencies.

Includes visible broken wires, diameter reduction, and issues with rotation-resistant ropes.

Covers core protrusion, electrical contact with power lines, and broken strands.

Monthly inspection includes shift criteria plus deficiencies requiring monitoring and documentation.

Describes popular special wire rope constructions and their features.

Defines three categories of rotation resistant ropes and their properties.

Describes swaged wire rope, its manufacturing process, and characteristics.

Discusses plastic coating for protection against corrosion and wear, and inspection difficulties.

Describes plastic filled wire ropes, their benefits for bending fatigue, and handling requirements.

Importance of checking delivered rope diameter against specified nominal diameter for the application.

Fastening rope ends to mechanisms for efficient force transfer, considering terminal efficiencies.

Recommended method for applying U-bolt clips to achieve maximum holding power on new rope.

Inspect groove condition, size, contour, and wear using gauges; check bearings for free movement.

Procedures for careful installation, initial operation at slow speed, and gradual load increase.

Key requirements include breaking force, bending fatigue, vibrational fatigue, abrasion, and crushing resistance.

Outlines the components of an inspection program: schedule, qualified inspectors, criteria, and records.

Lists necessary tools and criteria for inspection, including access to the entire rope.

Differentiates between daily/frequent and periodic inspections and their access requirements.

Broken wires indicate rope degradation; removal criteria apply based on number and location.

Explains how to measure rope lay length and count broken wires according to standards.

Inspecting plastic-coated ropes for diameter reduction and difficulty in detecting broken wires.

Discusses inspection procedures for rotation resistant ropes, noting restrictive criteria for broken wires.

Identifies damage from kinks, doglegs, wavy rope, and crushing, and removal criteria.

States that minimum breaking forces are calculated by consensus and manufacturers design to these strengths.

Provides dimensions for closed wire rope spelter sockets used for end attachments.

Provides dimensions for open wire rope swaged sockets used as end attachments.

Lists dimensions for 19-wire and 37-wire strand swaged sockets.

Provides dimensions for wedge-type sockets used for securing wire rope ends.

Discusses specifying lengths and loads for wire rope assemblies with end attachments.

Describes boom pendants with swaged fittings and measurement conventions.

Pictorial representation of system setup using LEDs for outriggers, tires, counterweight, winch, jib, and point of lift.

Details required inputs: parts-of-line, point of lift, auxiliary head, stowed/erected attachments, manual section, jib, winch, counterweight, tires, and outriggers.

Shows display indications after self-test, disabling crane motions until the information message is acknowledged.

Select the point of lift (main boom, auxiliary head, or jib) by pressing the push button.

Press and hold cancel alarm button to reset function kick-out relay, disabling protection.

Move boom to desired angle, press alarm button, select Min Angle, and set alarm for below 32°.

Move boom to desired angle, press alarm button, select Max Angle, and set alarm for above 67°.

Move boom to desired length, press alarm button, select Max Length, and set alarm for exceeding 58 ft.

Move boom tip to desired height, press alarm button, select Max Height, and set alarm for exceeding 78 ft.

Access alarms via operator alarm button, showing current status of swing and work area alarms.

Swing boom to desired left limit, press alarm button, select Left Swing, setting alarm for below 325°.

Swing boom to desired right limit, press alarm button, select Right Swing, setting alarm for above 35°.