RT100 Rough Terrain Crane 07 -
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7.9 TRANSMISSION OPERATION
The transmission is hydraulically driven and power shifted. To step through the gears in the
transmission, follow these points:
The transmission has two gear range levels: low and high. The low gear range is a
manual shift mode. Usually you use the 1
st
gear position when you start to move the
crane. The high gear range is an automatic shift mode.
When you start the engine in 2-wheel steer mode, the gear selector can be in
If it is necessary to manually shift the transmission, the gear range selector must be in
When you hear an unusual noise in the transmission or it is hard to move the
steering-wheel, stop the crane immediately. Correct the malfunction if you can refer to
the Transmission Maintenance and Service Manual.
When you park the crane, move the shift lever to the "N" position.
To measure the quantity of oil in the transmission, park the crane and operate the engine
The transmission oil temperature must be between 180℉ and 200℉ (82℃
When the oil temperature is more than 250 ℉ (121.1℃), stop the crane
immediately. To decrease the temperature: move the gear selector to the
“N” position. Operate the engine at an RPM range between 1000 to 1200
rpm. The oil temperature decreases in a short interval of time immediately.
DO NOT stop the engine when the transmission oil temperature is too high.
DO NOT move the crane when the transmission oil pressure is lower than
DO NOT move the crane with the gear selector in the “N” position.
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