RT60 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 49
Table 07 – 1
Running Interval
4 hours 2 hours
Cooling time 1 hour 30 minutes
CHARGE THE BATTERY BEFORE STOPPING THE ENGINE
The idle speed must be high enough to charge the battery but not higher than half of the
maximum one.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Always idle the engine for at least 5 minutes before stopping it. This gives the engine a
chance to cool down and prevents overheating which can be caused by localized hot spots
in the engine. This cool down period is extremely critical on machines equipped with a
turbocharged engine. After several minutes at idle, the engine may be shut off by pushing
the engine stop button. Turn the ignition switch to the stage “OFF” after the engine has
stopped.
TRAVELING AROUND THE JOB SITE
When traveling around a job site, it is very important that the crane operator is very aware
of what is happening with the crane as well as with other vehicles and personnel on the job
site. The crane operator should observe the following rules as well as good common sense
while moving a crane around a job site.
a) Carry the boom over the front only;
b) Lock the swing brake and swing lock;
c) Secure the hook block to the bumper loop or raise the hook block close to the boom
head sheaves before moving;
d) Make sure all outriggers are completely retracted before moving the crane;
e) Do not travel with boom above horizontal unless the surface is firm, level and free of
bumps and potholes;
f) Watch for overhead obstructions such as trees, power lines, or bridges;
g) If the terrain is rough or uneven it may be necessary to travel at a reduced speed to
prevent topple over;
h) Operating on steep grades requires caution because the oil in the engine or
transmission will move to one side of the engine or transmission. As a result, the
engine or transmission may not be fully lubricated which could damage the engine or
transmission;
i) The operator must be very careful on steep side slopes to avoid tipping the crane.
This machine can travel on 15° side slopes which have a firm level prepared surface.
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