Section 9; General; Lubrication Intervals; Arctic Conditions Below -18°C (0°F) - Manitowoc Grove RT530E-2 Service And Maintenance Manual

RT530E-2 SERVICE MANUAL
SECTION CONTENTS

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Lubrication Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Arctic Conditions Below -18°C (0°F). . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Arctic Conditions Down To -40° C (-40°F) . . . . . . 9-1

Surface Protection For Cylinder Rods . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Wire Rope Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
CraneLUBE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Steering and Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Axles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Drive Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
GENERAL
Following the designated lubrication procedures is important
in ensuring maximum crane lifetime and utilization. The
procedures and lubrication charts in this section include
information on the types of lubricants used, the location of
the lubrication points, the frequency of lubrication, and other
information.
LUBRICATION INTERVALS
The service intervals specified are for normal operation
where moderate temperature, humidity, and atmospheric
conditions prevail. In areas of extreme conditions, the
service periods and lubrication specifications should be
altered to meet existing conditions. For information on
extreme condition lubrication, contact your local Grove
distributor or Manitowoc Crane Care.
CAUTION
Chassis grease lubricants must not be applied with air
pressure devices as this lubricant is used on sealed
fittings.
The multipurpose grease installed during manufacture is
of a lithium base. Use of a noncompatible grease could
result in damage to equipment.
GROVE

SECTION 9

LUBRICATION
Drive Train (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Outriggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Boom (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Hoist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Carwell® Rust Inhibitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Protecting Cranes From Rusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Cleaning Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Inspection and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Areas of Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Arctic Conditions Below -18°C (0°F)
In general, petroleum based fluids developed especially for
low temperature service may be used with satisfactory
results. However, certain fluids, such as halogenated
hydrocarbons, nitro hydrocarbons, and phosphate ester
hydraulic fluids, might not be compatible with hydraulic
system seals and wear bands. If you are in doubt about the
suitability of a specific fluid, check with your authorized
Grove distributor or Manitowoc Crane Care.
NOTE: All fluids and lubricants may be purchased by
contacting the Manitowoc Crane Care Parts
Department.
Regardless of temperature and oil viscosity, always use
suitable start-up procedures to ensure adequate lubrication
during system warm-up.
Arctic Conditions Down To -40° C (-40°F)
ALL Weather Package & Lubricants
Engineering recommends the following lubricants for
components for ambient temperatures to -40°C (-40°F).
Special lubricants alone are not sufficient to operate at
extreme low temperatures. We also recommend the use of
appropriately sized heaters for the hydraulic tank, engine oil
pan, engine jacket water and batteries. The operator needs
to follow the guide lines as stated in the operator's manual.
We assume that the customer has take steps for use of an
appropriate engine antifreeze coolant, have taken care of the
Published 4-22-15, Control # 556-00
LUBRICATION
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