Transporting Crane; Crane Travel Operation - Manitowoc Grove RT9150E Operator's Manual

RT9150E OPERATOR MANUAL
sufficiently high to enable a cleaning to occur. This is all done
without any operator intervention. When the Cleaning Switch
is in the active cleaning (center) position, active cleaning is
enabled. This is recommended.
Manual: Manual or stationary, cleaning is the same as active
cleaning but takes place while the equipment is not being
operated. It offers the equipment operator the option, if
needed, of performing cleaning outside the normal duty
cycle. When the Cleaning Switch is momentarily placed in
the manual cleaning position, manual cleaning is initiated.
Often this is preceded by the Cleaning Switch being placed
in the inhibit cleaning position, which can lead to the engine
operational implications discussed above.

Transporting Crane

CAUTION
Machine Damage Hazard!
Dead end lug not to be used as tie down point for boom
during transportation. Failure to comply may result in
machine damage. When boom is secured for transport,
boom shall not be constrained. All ties downs must allow
reasonable freedom of movement.

Crane Travel Operation

Traveling — General
WARNING
Inadvertent Operation Hazard!
Before traveling, ensure the crane function switch is in the
off position. This will prevent inadvertent operation of
craning functions due to bumping of the controllers while
traveling.
RT machines are subject to the same road regulations as
any truck, regarding gross weight, width, and length
limitations.
Although RT machines are specifically designed for rough
terrain, the operator should be extremely cautious and aware
of the terrain in which he is operating.
Grove
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Avoid holes, rocks, extremely soft surfaces, and any other
obstacles which might subject the crane to undue
stresses or possible overturn.
Do not drive the crane with the boom off center because
automatic oscillation lockout will occur, making the crane
subject to tipping on uneven surfaces. Center the boom
over the front, turn the Swing Brake Switch to ON and
engage the Turntable Lock Pin (if equipped).
Fully retract the boom and ensure the swingaway jib is
properly stowed and secured.
Traveling at speeds greater than 16 km/h (10 mph) with
the fixed counterweight installed and the boom extension
stowed can result in axle failure if the boom angle is less
than 10°.
When traveling at speeds greater than 16 km/h (10 mph)
in the above configuration, ensure that the boom is
elevated to an angle between 10° to 20° and the hook
block is stowed in the storage tray.
Traveling at speeds greater than 16 km/h (10 mph) with
the hydraulically removable counterweight installed and
the boom extension stowed can result in axle failure if the
boom angle is less than 15°.
When traveling at speeds greater than 16 km/h (10 mph)
in the above configuration, ensure that the boom is
elevated to an angle between 15° to 20° and the hook
block is stowed in the storage tray.
Published 2-23-2017, Control # 644-00
DANGER
Tipping Hazard!
CAUTION
Machine Damage Hazard!
CAUTION
Machine Damage Hazard!
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