Zoomlion RT100 - Unusual Operating Conditions

RT100 Rough Terrain Crane
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7.22 UNUSUAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
A. You must use caution when you operate in the conditions that follow:
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Extreme Cold
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Extreme Heat
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Sandy or Dusty Job-Sites
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High Humidity and Saltwater
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High Altitudes
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Storms.
B. Extreme Cold
(1) If you operate in very cold areas, lubrication and battery malfunctions are usual.
Make sure that the crane is winterized by the service facility.
(2) Before you operate the crane, you should use fluid and oil of recommended brand,
type and quantity.
(3) Keep the battery fully charged. Keep the battery in the building, if necessary.
(4) Drain the water from the cooling system.
(5) Remove the moisture in the air brake system.
Do not engage the PTO until the hydraulic oil is warm. If the oil is too cold it
does not flow correctly.
(6) You must know that the hydraulic oil becomes thick when you operate in very cold
weather. If you operate the crane and the hydraulic oil does not flow correctly, you
can damage the system. When the oil is warm, you can slowly move parts of the
crane to help increase the temperature of the oil. Do not try to operate the cylinders
quickly.
(7) At the end of the work period, park the crane in an area where it cannot freeze to the
ground (wood, concrete, asphalt, or mat).
C. Extreme Heat
When you operate in an area that is too hot, examine the indicators and gauges
frequently. Follow these precautions:
(1) Examine the engine oil frequently. If the engine is too low on the oil level, the engine
cannot cool correctly. If it is necessary to add oil to the engine, make sure that you
add the correct type of oil.
(2) Make sure that the engine coolant is at the correct level. Do not try to add water in
the coolant if the engine is hot. Do not add salt water to the coolant system.
(3) If the engine becomes too hot because of coolant loss, slowly add coolant while the
engine operates at fast idle.