RT100 Rough Terrain Crane 07 -
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7.4 COLD WEATHER STARTING
If you operate the crane in very low temperature areas, the engine can be hard to start. The
optional flame starting device is very important for the normal engine start. Please speak with
the Zoomlion Service Department if you select a flame starting device for your crane.
7.5 MOVE AND PARK THE CRANE
Make sure that the crane has a sufficient quantity of brake pressure before
you try to move the crane. A dangerous condition occurs if the crane starts
to move and you cannot stop it.
After you prepare the crane for driving, use the steps below to start the vehicle:
(1) Depress the brake pedal.
(2) Deactivate parking brake.
(3) Move the gear selector to the 1
st
gear position.
(4) Release the brake pedal gradually and start to drive.
(1) Gradually push the brake pedal and move the gear selector to the “F1” position.
(2) When the crane is at a slow speed, push the brake pedal to stop the crane.
When the crane is on the move, do not forcefully push the brake pedal,
except in a clear emergency.
When the crane is in the Crab steer or 4-wheel steer mode, make sure that
you center the axles before you stop.
(3) Turn the parking brake switch to “P” and move the gear selector to the “N” position.
(4) When it is necessary to stop the engine, operate the engine at idle speed (with no
load on the engine) for minimum of 5 minutes. This lets the engine coolant
temperature decrease gradually before the engine stops.
This cool down period is very important for a crane with a turbocharged engine.
This is because the turbocharged engine makes more heat than an engine that
does not have a turbocharger.
If more data about the engine is necessary, look in the Engine Manufacturer’s
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