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RT35 ROUGH TERRAIN CRANE
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Edition 1
Dec.2013

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  • Page 1 RT35 ROUGH TERRAIN CRANE OPERATOR’S MANUAL Edition 1 Dec.2013...
  • Page 3 The operator must keep this manual in the cab of the crane. If there is anything in the manual that you do not understand, speak with us. We (Zoomlion Cranes) are NOT responsible for damages from an operator who does not obey the instructions in the OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
  • Page 4 Refers to a tip or hint in the operation instructions. Important Emphasizes the importance of the data in this manual. This symbol shows a step or procedure that is not approved and can cause a dangerous situation. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    7.18 Rooster sheave ....................7-50 7.19 Vehicular operation .................... 7-53 7.20 “On tires” lifts ...................... 7-57 7.21 Unusual operating conditions ................7-58 8 Transportation and storage ..................8-1 8.1 Transportation ......................8-1 8.2 Storage ........................8-3 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 6 9 Specifications ........................ 9-1 9.1 Conversion tables ....................9-1 9.2 Average weight of materials ................... 9-3 9.3 Torque ratings ......................9-5 9.4 Technical specifications ..................9-6 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 9 Read and understand the data that comes with this crane. Help is available from the distributors of your ZOOMLION crane and from the ZOOMLION Mobile Crane Branch Company. This manual contains the instructions and data on the operation, maintenance, lubrication, and adjustments of the Rough Terrain Crane.
  • Page 13 = Power system, drive system, steering system, air intake system, exhaust system, cooling system, fuel supply system, chassis frame assy. and vehicle body system. 4. OUTRIGGERS = Outrigger beams, outrigger jacks, cylinders and outrigger floats. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 02 - 1...
  • Page 17 CRANE PERIODIC INSPECTION CHECKLIST This inspection checklist provides supplementary data to facilitate the correct operation and maintenance of the crane. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 03 - 1...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE LOG Item Adjusting Condition Date 03 - 2 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 19 If you make modifications/additions "which affect the safe operation of the equipment" to the crane before you use it, the crane owner must make sure that the modifications/additions agree with OSHA 1926:1412. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 03 - 3...
  • Page 20 If there is anything in this manual that is not clear or which you think is necessary, write to the address that follows: Rough Terrain Crane R & D Institute Zoomlion Mobile Crane Branch Company Quantang Industrial Park, 2 Yuanda Road,...
  • Page 23 Refers to a tip or hint in the operation instructions. Important Emphasizes the importance of the data in this manual. This symbol shows a step or procedure that is not approved and can cause a dangerous situation. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 04 - 1...

  • Page 24: Safety

    Comply with the requirements, that apply, as follows:  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards  American National Standards Institute (ANSI)  China National Standards GB/T3811.  Make sure that all the mechanical functions of the crane can operate. 04 - 2 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 25 Use the shortest boom possible.  If a load is off the ground or the crane is on, you must stay in the cab.  Always use outriggers as the Load Ratings and Operator’s Manual tells. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 04 - 3...
  • Page 26 Know the weight of the load that you must lift.  Find the lift-radius, boom angle, and the rated lift limits of the crane.  Tell the signal person how to communicate with the operator. 04 - 4 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 27 Rated capacity indicator (RCI)  wrap indicator. Operation overload prevention  Know the weight of the load.  Decrease radius at the start of the lift to let the load radius increase during lift. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 04 - 5...
  • Page 28 Slip and fall prevention  Make sure that you stop the crane before you move on and off the equipment. Do not jump.  Do not use the controls and the steering-wheel as hand holds. 04 - 6 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...

  • Page 29: Safety

    Use a weak soap and water to clean the safety signs. Do not use solvent-based cleaners. Solvents can cause damage to the safety sign material. The graphics, on the pages that follow, give an example of each safety decal and its location. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 04 - 7...
  • Page 30 Left-hand side Right-hand side Figure 04 – 1 Overview of the Safety Signs on the Machine 04 - 8 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 31 Figure 04 – 2 Danger – Crush Hazard Figure 04 – 3 Danger – Electrocution Hazard RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 04 - 9...
  • Page 32 Figure 04 – 4 Hand Signals for Crane Operation 04 - 10 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 33 Figure 04 – 5 Danger – Explosion / Burn Hazard Figure 04 – 6 Danger – Crush Hazard RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 04 - 11...
  • Page 34 Figure 04 – 7 Danger – Burn Hazard Figure 04 – 8 Prohibited – No Thoroughfare Figure 04 – 9 Prohibited - No Access / Only Authorized Personnel Figure 04 – 10 CAUTION - Risk of Falling 04 - 12 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 35 Figure 04 – 12 No Swing over the Rear with -3° Figure 04 – 13 Entanglement Hazard Keep all open flames and sparks away. Figure 04 – 14 Keep All Open Flames and Sparks Away – RH Only RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 04 - 13...
  • Page 36 Figure 04 – 15 Be Careful in the Working Radius – RH Only Figure 04 – 16 No Walk – RH Only 04 - 14 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...

  • Page 39: Operating Conditions

    If wind speed is greater than the permissible value of 45 ft/s (13.8 m/s), while the crane is in operation, do the tasks that follow:  Stop the work (safely lower the load).  RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 05 - 1...
  • Page 40 20.8 - 24.5 tiles and chimney covers, etc. Strong gale blown off) Trees uprooted, considerable 81′-0″ - 92′-10″ 24.7 - 28.3 Storm damage occurs G. Do not operate the crane unless the conditions are safe. 05 - 2 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...

  • Page 41: Pre-Departure Checks (To Job-Site)

    (12) Examine the air filter assembly. Clean the contamination from the bottom of the air filter. (13) Turn the ignition switch to stage “I” and examine the functions of the items that follow: RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 05 - 3...
  • Page 42 ) Make sure that each indicator operates. ) Make sure that the generator operates. ) Make sure that the park brake is not ON. ) Move the transmission selection lever to the “F1” position and slowly increase the speed. 05 - 4 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 43 10 PSI (0.069 MPa). If this occurs, stop the engine. Measure the oil level in the engine and check for leaks. If the oil level is at the correct level and there are no leaks, examine the lubricating system. Send it RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 05 - 5...
  • Page 44 Do not add a large quantity of cold water to the engine if the engine coolant temperature is above the maximum limit. This can kill or blind you and cause damage to the engine. ) Low engine coolant: 05 - 6 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 45 Do not keep the wheel at the limit for long periods of time. ) If the engine stops because the fuel tank is empty, air can go into the fuel system. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 05 - 7...
  • Page 46 Examine the vehicle to find the part that caused the malfunction. Be careful of the road conditions while you move around the vehicle.  If you cannot repair the vehicle, tell the servicing and repair facility. 05 - 8 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 47 ) Do not move personnel on the load or other equipment used to lift. ) Do not use the crane for the tasks that follow:  Lift a load that is above the capacity of the crane. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 05 - 9...
  • Page 48 Lift a load that is not in balance. ) Do not try to lift a load that is buried or frozen on the ground. ) Do not extend / retract the boom with a suspended load. 05 - 10 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 49 ) A noise sounds when the load is at 90% of the capacity of the crane. When this occurs, be careful as you continue to lift. ) If the crane was changed, do not operate the crane until approved personnel examine the changed part. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 05 - 11...
  • Page 50 The protective material between the edges of load and wire rope is missing.  The light level at the job-site goes below a safe work condition.  Equipment malfunction or damage to the crane that decreases the safe operation of the crane. 05 - 12 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 51 Use proper coolant.  When the coolant temperature is extremely high, hot water will spray. Therefore, tighten or loosen the radiator cover using a piece of cloth. Otherwise, there is a risk of burn hazard. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 05 - 13...
  • Page 55 This part of the chapter is to show you the controls and instruments on the RT35 rough terrain crane. This is only a small part of the data that you must know before you can safely operate the crane. Do not operate the crane until you are trained in all the other sections of this manual.
  • Page 56 20. Ignition Switch 21. Outrigger Extend / Retract Master Switch 22. Swing Lock Switch 23. 2-Wheel / 4-Wheel Drive Switch 24. Hand / Foot Throttle Select Switch 25. Bypass Switch 26. Hand Throttle 06 - 2 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 57 SWITCH (21) (See Figure 06 – 1). RIGHT FRONT OUTRIGGER SWITCH – Used to select outrigger cylinder (jack or beam) to be extended / retracted with OUTRIGGER EXTEND / RETRACT MASTER SWITCH (21) (See Figure 06 – 1). RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 3...
  • Page 58 11. CAB HEATER POWER SWITCH – Used to turn on the cab heater. The controls to adjust heat are on the AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL PANEL (5) (See Figure 06 – 06 - 4 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 59 HAND / FOOT THROTTLE SELECT SWITCH – Push up to select foot throttle, down to select hand throttle. BYPASS SWITCH – Push down to bypass the switch-off when the RCI sounds the alarm and switches off the movements.（ BYPASS SWITCH not used with Greer LMI system RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 5...
  • Page 60 Examine and clean. according to the working conditions Electromagnetic Make sure that it operates smoothly Every quarter clutch and is clean. Make sure that the connector is set in Connector Every month place. 06 - 6 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 61 – Turn the A/C FAN SPEED / MASTER SWITCH (1) counter-clockwise between 3 fan speed (HI, MID, LOW) to get the correct temperature. Do not disassemble an A/C system that is in the Warranty Period without consent from the A/C manufacturer. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 7...
  • Page 62 Keep the surface of the condenser clean. When you clean the condenser, do not use steam. Before you disassemble the A/C system, correctly remove the refrigerant. Do not disassemble the A/C system in an area with high humidity. 06 - 8 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 63 Prefabricated key 5 (radio) / Repeat Play (Playback) Button Prefabricated key 6 (Broadcasting) / next folder selection (Playback) Set the ignition switch to "I", when you use the CD player with the engine in the OFF position. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 9...

  • Page 64: Controls And Instruments

    Free swing – Push to operate the FREE SWING. Push again to release this function. (Located on left side of joystick) Note Only when the operator’s seat is occupied and the icon on the display lights up, the joysticks can initiate various movements. 06 - 10 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 65 You can adjust the steering wheel height and angle when you push the pedal at the bottom of the steering wheel. DO NOT adjust the steering wheel while you move the crane. This can kill you. Lock the steering wheel after adjustment. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 11...
  • Page 66 Pull in the direction of the operator for high beam. Push in the direction of the dash for low beam. 06 - 12 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 67 Move the joystick rearward to spool-up main winch rope. Move the joystick left to lift the boom. Move the joystick right to lower the boom. Horn – Push and hold-in to make a sound. (Located on left side of joystick). RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 13...
  • Page 68 Figure 06 – 10 Right Joystick (Boom Hoist / Main Winch Control) Note Only when the operator’s seat is occupied and the icon on the display lights up, the joysticks can initiate various movements. 06 - 14 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 69 The Work Mode Screen (when the parking brake is ON) or Travel Mode Screen (when the parking brake is OFF) appears on the monitor. See Figures 06 – 13 and 06 – 14 respectively. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 15...
  • Page 70 Under Travel Mode Screen, the virtual gauges such as odometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and engine coolant temperature gauge will be displayed on the screen. See Table 06 – 2. Under any screen, the function keys at the bottom are available for switching between 06 - 16 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 71 Do not move the crane when the indicator for the service or parking brake system illuminate. Do not move the crane when the engine oil pressure low indicator illuminates. Stop the engine to prevent damage to the engine. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 17...
  • Page 72 Battery charging system fault. INDICATOR Illuminates: CORNER MARKER LIGHTS INDICATOR The corner marker lights are ON. Illuminates: LOW BEAM INDICATOR Low beam lights are ON. Illuminates: HIGH BEAM INDICATOR High beam lights are ON. 06 - 18 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 73 DO NOT move the crane. Illuminates: CLUTCH The clutch is disengaged and the DISENGAGING service brake indicator illuminates when INDICATOR the service brake is applied. Illuminates: PTO INDICATOR Shows that the PTO is engaged. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 19...
  • Page 74 Shows that the swing lock is NOT INDICATOR engaged. Illuminates: NEUTRAL 0 Shows that the transmission is in the POSITION INDICATOR "N0" position. Illuminates: NEUTRAL 1 Shows that the transmission is in the "N POSITION INDICATOR 1" position. 06 - 20 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 75 INDICATOR properly to start the engine. Shows that the glow plugs are hot enough, the light goes out. Illuminates: WATER IN FUEL INDICATOR Shows that the fuel contains water. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 21...
  • Page 76 Press the key “BACK” to return the Travel Mode Screen or Work Mode Screen. Press the key “MENU" to enter the Main Menu Screen. Press the key “HOME” to return to the Travel Mode Screen. 06 - 22 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 77 Main Menu Screen. Press the relevant function keys to move the cursor left and right to select the items as follows: Monitoring, Real-time warning, Parameter settings, Maintenance, 简体中文(Chinese), Information and Password etc. And then press the key “ENTER” to enter the required screen. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 23...
  • Page 78 “简体中文” (Chinese) item, see Figure 06 – 19, and press “ENTER”. After this operating, monitor displays all information in Chinese mode, see Figure 06 – 18. 06 - 24 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 79 Travel mode, Work mode, Vehicle status and Bus status. See Figure 06 – 20. Press the key “BACK” or “MENU” to return to the Main Menu Screen. Press the key “HOME" to enter the Travel Mode Screen. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 25...
  • Page 80 “ENTER” to enter the Bus Status Screen. See Figure 06 – 21. If the communication between the controllers fails, it means that the network signal between the controllers is disconnected. Figure 06 – 21 Bus Status 06 - 26 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 81 “ENTER” to enter the Engine Warning Screen. See Figure 06 – 23. (3) Transmission warning: move the cursor to select the icon “Transmission warning” and press the key “ENTER” to enter the Transmission Warning Screen. See Figure 06 – RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 27...
  • Page 82 Figure 06 – 23 Engine Warning Figure 06 – 24 Transmission Warning 06 - 28 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 83 Brightness settings: press the key “ENTER” to enter the Brightness Settings Screen. Press the function keys “+” and “-” to adjust the brightness. See Figure 06 – 26. Figure 06 – 26 Brightness Setting RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 29...
  • Page 84 Press the function key “DIAG” and press the keys “PgUp” and “PgDn” to increase and decrease the engine idle speed by 50 rpm. The engine idle speed varies within 650 – 1200 rpm. 06 - 30 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 85 “ENTER” to enter the Error Diagnostic Screen. See Figure 06 – 29 and Figure 06 – 30. There are 2 pages of the error diagnostic information. Press the keys “PgUp” and “PgDn” to consult the diagnostic information. Figure 06 – 29 Error Diagnostic 1 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 31...
  • Page 86 Figure 06 – 31 Information (1) System history warning: move the cursor to select the icon “System history warning” and press the key “ENTER” to enter the System History Warning Screen to consult the 06 - 32 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 87 (4) About: move the cursor to select the icon “About” and press the key “ENTER” to enter the About Screen to consult the basic information about the crane. See Figure 06 – Figure 06 – 32 System History Warning Figure 06 – 33 Engine History Warning RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 33...
  • Page 88 Figure 06 – 34 Transmission History Warning Figure 06 – 35 About 06 - 34 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 89 All screens (except the Travel Mode Screen and Work Mode Screen) have a function key “HOME”. You can press the key “HOME” to return to the Travel Mode Screen. 6.4 Vehicle Camera MENU V1/V2 Figure 6-37 Camera Display RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 06 - 35...
  • Page 90 4. MENU button Enter the brightness , contrast or color adjusting option 5. △ button Increase the brightness, contrast or adjust the color 6. ▽ button Decrease the brightness, contrast or adjust the color 06 - 36 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...

  • Page 93: Safety Equipment

    (via joystick and telescoping pedal). Caution When driving the crane, the joysticks and boom extend/retract pedal remain active. Crane operations can occur if either joysticks or pedal are used unintentionally. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 1...

  • Page 94: Starting The Engine

    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 dose not have a turbocharger. If more data about the engine is necessary, look in the Engine Manufacturer’s Manual.. 07 - 2 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...

  • Page 95: 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.

  • Page 96: Economical Driving

    If the tire pressure is too low, the tires wear incorrectly and they increase the load on the engine.  Keep the operation of the air conditioner system at a minimum.  Always use the correct type of fuel and engine lubricants. `  Keep to the preventive maintenance schedule. 07 - 4 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...

  • Page 97: Steering Operation

     Decrease the speed of the vehicle and move down one transmission gear if you have a sharp turn. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 5...

  • Page 98: Braking Operation

    If the tire blows out suddenly during the move, do not push the brake pedal immediately. Hold the steering-wheel tightly with two hands, decrease the speed, and move the crane to a safe area. 07 - 6 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...

  • Page 99: Transmission Operation

    DO NOT stop the engine when the transmission oil temperature is too high. Caution DO NOT move the crane when the transmission oil pressure is lower than 240 psi. Warning DO NOT move the crane with the gear selector in the “N” position. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 7...

  • Page 100: Towing

    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 front axle.  Disconnect the rear axle. 07 - 8 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...

  • Page 101: Outrigger Operation

    Make sure that you do all of the work on level ground that is hard. The ground must hold more than the load bearing capacity. Use material (such as wooden timbers) below the outrigger floats if the work area is soft or not flat. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 9...
  • Page 102 (b) Push and hold 2 front (or rear) outrigger switches to the “JACK” position. Push and hold outrigger extend / retract master switch to the “RETRACT” position at the same time. After the 2 front (or rear) outrigger jacks fully retract, release the master 07 - 10 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 103   When the crane is on a level area, examine the bubble indicator. The bubble shows in the middle of the indicator. If not, adjust the nuts below the indicator. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 11...

  • Page 104: Hoist Operation

    Use the below figure to find out the rated lifting capacity if the outrigger beams are fully extended and the main boom is over side or over rear. Figure 07 – 2 Rated Load Caution Use working conditions to find the rated lifting capacity. 07 - 12 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 105 When you increase the boom length and height, you must increase the length of the hoist rope. You can change the line parts to get a longer rope. You must install the anti-two block weight before you change the parts. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 13...
  • Page 106 (b) Let the boom automatically align the end of the boom above the load. (c) Push FREE SWING button again to disengage free swing. The FREE SWING indicator goes off. 07 - 14 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 107 Neutral position: stop Move the Move the joystick joystick backward: forward: spool up the reel off the main winch main winch Activate the main winch mechanism Figure 07 – 6 Main Winch - Right Joystick RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 15...
  • Page 108 Move the joystick backward: spool up the auxiliary Move the winch joystick forward: reel off the auxiliary winch Activate the auxiliary winch mechanism Figure 07 – 7 Auxiliary Winch - Left Joystick 07 - 16 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 109 If necessary, this switch-off can be bypassed by the bypass key switch in cab. When the maintenance personnel repair or check out the functions on the crane, they can turn the bypass key switch. (k) Do bypassed movement with maximum precaution and minimum speed. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 17...
  • Page 110   Do not try to lift a load that weighs more than the lift capacity of the crane.   Do not use the crane to lift personnel. 07 - 18 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 111 Remove the pins on the hook block and boom head to let the wire rope unreeve. Figure 07 – 9 Hook Assembly Remove the anti-two block weight. Figure 07 – 10 Anti-Two Block Weight RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 19...
  • Page 112 You must change the location of the anti-two block weight if you have a different number of wire-rope wraps. Socket on boom head Anti-two block weight Weight for even number of line parts Figure 07 – 13 Even and Odd Line Parts 07 - 20 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 113 Install the socket and wire-rope clamp.. Do not install wire rope clamp on the live side of the wire rope. Wedge and Rope clamp socket assembly Figure 07 – 14 Socket with Rope Clamp RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 21...

  • Page 114: Main Boom Extend / Retract Operation

    The length detector (in the main boom, on the left side) measures the boom length and transmits the data to the rated capacity indicator. The boom length data is calculated then the boom configuration shows on the screen. 07 - 22 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 115 The crane has a bypass key switch that prevents the warning indications. When the maintenance personnel repair or check out the functions on the crane, they can turn the bypass key switch. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 23...
  • Page 116  Make sure that the hydraulic oil temperature does not increase too high.  Extend the boom to the correct length.  Do not extend / retract the boom with a suspended load. 07 - 24 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...

  • Page 117: Boom Derrick Operation

    Throttle pedal - increase or decrease the engine RPMs. Move the joystick rightward: derrick the boom down Move the joystick leftward: derrick the boom up Right joystick Figure 07 – 19 Derricking Operation RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 25...
  • Page 118 You can cause a dangerous condition if you try to lift a heavy load with the boom at a low angle. Make sure that you follow the Lift Chart. 07 - 26 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...

  • Page 119: Swing Operation

    Be careful. Make sure that work-site personnel and equipment are clear from the area of travel. Send out a short warning sound (horn) before you move the crane. The aft end of the crane extends out 3760 mm from the superstructure center point. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 27...
  • Page 120 Throttle pedal - increase or decrease the engine RPMs. Neutral position: stop Move the joystick rightward: Move the joystick swing to the right leftward: swing to the left Left joystick Figure 07 – 23 Left Joystick 07 - 28 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 121 "UNLOCK" position. When the crane movements stop, lock the superstructure and ensure the swing lock indicator illuminates. Danger Before you lift and move a load, make sure that the wind and weather conditions are safe to operate. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 29...

  • Page 122: Multifunctioning

    Monitor the area as you operate. Do not move a load unless the conditions are safe. Warning You can only use crane movements that operate at the same time when there is no load (or when you lift the load away from the ground). 07 - 30 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 123 The hook block and auxiliary hook move up and/or down. Reel off auxiliary winch Reel off main winch Spool up main winch Spool up auxiliary winch Left joystick Right joystick 按图示方向，前后方向同时操作左、右手柄，即可使起重机主、副卷扬同时动作。 Figure 07 – 26 Main Winch + Auxiliary Winch RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 31...
  • Page 124 Extend the boom (Tilt the pedal forward) Derrick boom up Derrick boom down Boom extend / retract pedal Right joystick Retract the boom (Tilt the pedal backward) Figure 07 – 27 Derrick + Boom Extend or Retract 07 - 32 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 125 Swing to the left Left joystick Right joystick Figure 07 – 29 Swing + Derrick Caution When you lift the load, it moves. Be careful not to touch the outriggers with the load. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 33...
  • Page 126 (3) Pull aft and to the right (4:30 clock position) - the boom moves down and the hook block moves up. (4) Pull aft and to the left (7:30 clock position) - the boom moves up and the hook block moves down. Figure 07 – 31 Derrick + Main Winch 07 - 34 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 127 (4) Pull aft and to the left (7:30 clock position) - superstructure swings to the left and the auxiliary hook moves up. Figure 07 – 32 Swing + Auxiliary Winch RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 35...
  • Page 128 You can extend or retract the boom and swing the superstructure to the left or right at the same time. To do this, push the boom retract / extend pedal and move the left joystick left or right. Figure 07 – 33 Swing + Boom Extend or Retract 07 - 36 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...

  • Page 129: Jib Operation

    Figure 07 – 35 Bubble Level Indicator (2) Retract the boom fully. (3) Move the boom to the front of the crane and position it to -3°. (4) Extend the intermediate bracket and remove the pin (1). RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 37...
  • Page 130 Figure 07 – 36 Pin (1) Removal 07 - 38 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 131 (6) Align the end of the jib with the connection points on the end of the boom. Install the pins (3) and (4) and retaining clip. Pin 3 Pin 4 Figure 07 – 38 Pins (3) and (4) Installation RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 39...
  • Page 132 (9) Align the end of the jib with connection points on the main boom. Install the pin (5) and pin (6) and the retaining clip. Pin 5 Pin 6 Figure 07 – 41 Pins (5) and (6) Installation 07 - 40 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 133 B for the 20° position or point C for the 40° position. (6) Pay out the hoist rope and derrick the boom up slowly till pin at point B or point C touches pin A. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 41...
  • Page 134 Figure 07 – 48 Figure 07 – 44 Offset Positions Figure 07 – 44 Offset Positions 20° or 40° Figure 07 – 45 Offset 07 - 42 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 135 When you remove the jib, carefully attach it to the side of the boom.   When you remove the auxiliary hook and put it in the stow position, obey the hand signals from the signal personnel. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 43...
  • Page 136 Figure 07 – 48 Signal Personnel 07 - 44 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...

  • Page 137: Rooster Sheave

    When it is not necessary to use the rooster sheave, make sure that it is attached to the side of the boom. Securing pin Top boom section Rooster sheave Bracket Connecting pin Sheave spindle Figure 07 – 49 Rooster Sheave RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 45...
  • Page 138 You cannot use rooster sheave when the jib is attached to the front of the boom. Figure 07 – 51 Attach the Jib to the Side of the Boom 07 - 46 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 139 Caution When you remove the auxiliary hook and put it in the stow position, obey the hand signals from the signal personnel. Figure 07 – 52 Hand Signal - Stow Position RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 47...

  • Page 140: Vehicular Operation

    (17.2 bar). You can cause damage to the transmission. (h) Make sure that the transmission oil pressure (250 to 300 psi (17.2 to 20.7 bar)) and oil temperature 82.2° C to 93.3° C (179.9 to 199.4°F) are in the correct range. 07 - 48 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 141 If it does not, you must examine the crane for a different malfunction. DO NOT stop the engine at this time. Caution Do not move the gear selector between forward and reverse when the crane is in motion. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 49...
  • Page 142 (h) Do not side move the crane on a slope that is more than 15°.  The engine and transmission lubricant in the tanks moves to one side. You can cause damage to the engine or transmission.  You can tip over. 07 - 50 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 143 15°. When on rough terrain surfaces, the slope angle must not be more than 5°. The boom must in the front, at 0° or less than 0°. Caution Refer to the ON TIRES LIFTS procedure when you move a load. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 51...

  • Page 144: On Tires" Lifts

    When you move a load in the “Creep” mode, the maximum speed is 1.6 km/h. Stop and wait for 30 min after you move 60 ft. (18 m) to prevent over-heating the tires. 07 - 52 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...

  • Page 145: Unusual Operating Conditions

    (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 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 07 - 53...
  • Page 146 (2) Stop the crane and go into a shelter if conditions are dangerous because of lightning. (3) If lightning hits the crane, make sure that it is safe to operate before you try to start it. (4) Always be aware for a quick change in the weather. 07 - 54 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...

  • Page 149: Transportation

    (b) The positions to lift the crane are in the Figure 08 – 1. Follow applicable rules while you lift. Figure 08 – 1 Crane Lift Points Warning Before you lift, make sure that the slings have sufficient strength to hold the crane. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 08 - 1...
  • Page 150 To prevent the crane from movements, make sure that the tires are “chocked” and attach the chains. (g) Unload the Crane. To unload the crane, do the “Load the Crane” task in the opposite sequence. 08 - 2 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...

  • Page 151: Storage

    Keep the crane clean and do the usual maintenance.  Replace aged seal components.  Do a general inspection of the engine to see if you must replace the coolant, diesel oil, and air / fuel filters. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 08 - 3...
  • Page 155 .4219 10.716 59/64 .9219 23.415 7/16 .4375 11.12 15/16 .9375 23.812 29/64 .4531 11.509 61/64 .9531 24.209 15/32 .4688 11.906 31/32 .9688 24.606 31/64 .4844 12.303 63/64 .9844 25.003 .5000 12.700 1.0000 25.400 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 09 - 1...
  • Page 156 Table 09 – 2 Liquid Weights and Measures Table 09 – 3 Metric Equivalents 09 - 2 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 157 1621.4 - 2075.392 Basalt, granite, gneiss 1556.544 Portland cement 3177.944 Limestone, marble, quartz 1540.33 Portland cement, loose 1524.116 Sandstone 1329.548 Lime, gypsum, loose 859.342 - 1037.696 Shale 1491.688 Mortar, lime, set 1670.042 Greenstone, hornblende 1734.898 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 09 - 3...
  • Page 158 680.988 - 875.556 Paper 940.412 Pine, Oregon 518.848 Glass, common 2626.668 Pine, southern 616.132 - 680.988 Petroleum 729.63 -875.556 Spruce 453.992 Coal, anthracite 762.058 -875.556 Black walnut 599.918 Coal, bituminous 648.5-875.556 Coal, coke 372.922-518.848 09 - 4 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 159 The friction factor is 0.7 times the yield point value. The above values are suitable for the bolts lubricated. For the bolts without lubrication, the tightening torque is 133% of the corresponding one shown in the above table. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 09 - 5...
  • Page 160 C. You can use the crane at the below locations to lift heavy items short distances. Construction Sites  Oil Fields  Warehouses  Freight Yards  Logistics Bases  D. RT35 rough terrain crane has the components below: Upperstructure  Power System  Drive System  Suspension System  Steering System ...
  • Page 161 (5) Overall dimensions: 11935 mm × 2980 mm × 3600 mm (39.15 ft × 9.78 ft × 11.8 ft) (Refer to Figure 09 – 1) (6) Deadweight: 32 T (38 tons) (7) Ability to pick-and-carry loads (8) Rough terrain travel performance RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 09 - 7...
  • Page 162 Figure 09 – 1 Overall View – RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 09 - 8 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 163 Front axle load kg/lb 15030/33135 Rear axle load kg/lb 16970/37412 Max. travel speed km/h / 38/23.6, 15/9.3 (Forwards / backwards) mile/h Wheelbase mm/ft 3820/12.53 Travel Treads (Front / rear) mm/ft 2444/8.01 Max. gradeability RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 09 - 9...
  • Page 164 (b) The hydraulic motor drives the winch with a planetary reducer. When the winch turns (rotates), the wire-rope “reels off” or “spools on” to the winch. (2) Wire-rope Torsion resistant hoist rope Max. hoist rope strength: 70 kN 09 - 10 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 165 Two dual gear pumps One supplies oil for the below uses: Boom Extend / Retract  Derrick  Hoist  The other supplies oil for the below uses: Outriggers 　  Swing Mechanism 　  RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 09 - 11...
  • Page 166 The switches found on the dash control the outriggers movements. (1) There is one cab on the RT35 rough terrain crane. You can use it as the cab for the operator and for the driver. The cab attaches on the left side of the crane and has a seat for the operator.
  • Page 167 (1) You can operate the H-type outriggers (hydraulic control) in the cab at the same time or independently. (2) Each vertical jack cylinder has a two-way hydraulic lock to make sure that outriggers attach safely while you do the work and move. RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 09 - 13...
  • Page 168 Outrigger spread (L): 6810 mm / 22.3 ft Outrigger spread (W): Fully extend: 6800 mm / 22.3 ft Intermediately extend: 4800 mm / 15.75 ft Fully retracted: 2800 mm / 9.18 ft 09 - 14 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 169 Full-float steer and drive axle, with planetary reducer and brakes Steering system (1) Full hydraulic power steering gear (2) The steering-wheel controls the cylinder to turn the wheels. (3) Four steering modes: 2-wheel steer – front wheel steer RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 09 - 15...
  • Page 170 Rotating Beacon and Horn  Anti-Two Block Devices  3rd Wrap  Balance Valve  Hydraulic Lock  Hydraulic Safety Valve  Swing Brake  Swing Lockout Device  Boom Angle Indicator  09 - 16 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane...
  • Page 171 Outrigger Beam Retaining Pin  Emergency Stop Button  Winch Speed Sensor  RT35 Rough Terrain Crane 09 - 17...

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