RT100 Rough Terrain Crane
When the crane is in-tow, do not make sudden changes in speed. This can
If the engine cannot operate, do not tow the crane.
To prepare the crane to be towed, do the items that follow:
Operate the engine at idle (keeps the transmission oils in motion)
Disconnect the forward axle
Disconnect the aft axle.
A. The function of PTO is to transmit the engine power to the hydraulic system oil pump.
When the engine is cold, make sure that the engine is at the correct
temperature before you begin a lift operation.
B. Prepare to engage the PTO.
(1) Do the steps below before you operate the PTO:
a) Make sure that the engine is at the correct operating temperature.
b) Set the joysticks in the neutral position.
c) Make sure that the outrigger switches are in the neutral position.
d) Set the gear selector to the neutral position.
e) Make sure that the crane parking brake is “ON”.
a) Open the shutoff gate valve of the hydraulic oil tank. When this valve opens,
hydraulic oil from the tank flows through hydraulic lines.
b) Turn the handle of the shutoff gate valve on the hydraulic oil tank in the