Stowing - Manitowoc Grove RT770E Operator's Manual

SET-UP AND INSTALLATION

Stowing

NOTE: If equipped, the folding fly section must be stowed
on the side of the base section.
1. If the fly section is erected, refer to steps 1 thru 5 of
Stowing The Bi-Fold Boom Extension.
2. Extend the boom approximately 1.22 m to 1.52 m (4 ft to
5 ft). Lower the boom until the sheave is on the ground.
3. Block up under the insert approximately 2.4 m to 3.0 m
(8 ft to 10 ft) forward of the boom nose.
4. Remove the retainer clips from the four pins in the
attachment and anchor fittings and remove the
attachment pins. Stow the pins in the holders on the
insert.
5. Retract the boom disengaging the anchor fittings on the
boom nose from the attaching lugs on the insert.
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6. Attach a hook to the hoist cable.
7. Attach the hoist cable hook to the lifting lugs on the
insert. Lift the assembly and reposition the blocking
approximately 2.4 m to 3 m (8 ft to 10 ft) forward of the
insert to swingaway attachment points.
8. While supporting the insert with the hoist cable, remove
the retainer clips from the four pins attaching the insert to
the swingaway. Remove the four pins.
9. Remove the insert and position it to one side of the
crane.
10. Position the boom and extend it to engage the boom
nose with the swingaway. Install the four attachment
pins and retainer clips removed in step 8.
11. Stow the swingaway on the side of the main boom using
steps 6 thru 26 of Stowing the Boom Extension, page 4-
15.
Published 04-04-2017, Control # 446-09
RT770E OPERATOR MANUAL