Manitowoc Grove RT765E-2 Operator's Manual page 82

OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Traveling — Being Towed/Pulled
Manitowoc recommends connecting to a pintle hook (if
equipped) or evenly attaching to the tie-down lugs when
being towed by another vehicle.,
CAUTION
Machine Damage Hazard!
It is recommended to attach cables/straps to the optional
pintle hook (if equipped) or evenly attach to the tie-down
lugs if being towed by another vehicle.
Should the crane become mired down, use a tow truck or
tractor to free the vehicle. Severe damage to the
drivetrain may occur if the operator attempts to free the
crane unassisted.
• Ensure the boom is in a horizontal position and not
elevated above 0°.
• Ensure the outrigger beams and jack cylinders are fully
retracted with the floats properly stowed.
CAUTION
Machine Damage Hazard!
It is recommended to attach cables/straps to the pintle
hook if one is available or evenly attach to the tie-down
lugs if being towed by another vehicle.
Should the crane become mired down, use a tow truck or
tractor to free the vehicle. Severe damage to the
drivetrain may occur if the operator attempts to free the
crane unassisted.
To avoid severe damage to the drive train while the crane
engine is disabled:
• Disconnect drivelines.
• Disengage parking brake by manually turning parking
brake adjustment until axle turns free.
Run-away Crane Hazard!
Disabling the parking brake may result in the crane rolling
away freely without the ability of the operator to stop the
crane.
Ensure wheel chocks are properly placed when parking
crane with the parking brake disabled.
Death or serious injury and damage to machinery could
result from moving machinery.
• Secure steering to prevent turning while towing.
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DANGER
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RT765E-2 OPERATOR MANUAL
• Conduct all travel with the assistance of a ground person
to warn the operator of any changing conditions in the
terrain being traversed.
Travel on Slopes
Crane operators need to exercise caution whenever
operating the crane on uneven surfaces. Travel on slopes is
permitted as long as the following conditions are met.
• Do not exceed a 15% (8.5°) slope side-to-side or fore-
and-aft.
• Travel must be on an improved surface or on hard-
packed dry earth having a minimum 0.5 coefficient of
adhesion.
• Limit travel to a forward direction only.
• Do not exceed a speed of 1 mph.
• Fully retract all boom sections.
• Stow or remove the boom extension from the crane.
• Lower the boom to horizontal and position over the front
of the crane.
• Engage the swing brake and turntable lock pin.
• Either the hook block may be reeved over the main
boom nose or the headache ball may be reeved over the
main boom nose or auxiliary boom nose; the other must
be removed. If the hook block or headache ball remains
reeved on the boom, it must be secured at the tie down
on the carrier to prevent swinging.
• Inflate tires to the recommended pressure for pick and
carry operations.
• Ensure the hydraulic tank is filled to the specified level.
Ensure the fuel tank is over half full.
• Do not support any loads by the boom (i.e., no pick and
carry loads) while traversing a slope.
• Remove all cribbing or other non-standard accessories
from the crane.
• Avoid holes, rocks, extremely soft surfaces, and any
other obstacles that might subject the crane to undue
stresses and possible overturn.
• Conduct all travel with the assistance of a ground person
to warn the operator of any changing conditions in the
terrain being traversed.
The owner/lessee must take appropriate measures to
ensure that all persons operating or working with the affected
models are in compliance with The Manitowoc Company,
Inc. recommendations. The operator of the crane assumes
responsibility for determining the suitability of traveling on a
slope. Traveling on a slope should only be attempted under
the controlled conditions specified in these guidelines, and
must be conducted with the utmost diligence and care to