Manitowoc Grove RT9150E Operator's Manual page 187

RT9150E OPERATOR MANUAL
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 jacks 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.
DANGER
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.
Grove
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
• Conduct all travel with the assistance of a ground person
to warn the operator of any changing conditions in the
terrain being traversed.
Traveling with Boom Extension and/or Insert Erected
Traveling is not permitted with a boom extension reeved
with two parts of line.
Damage to the boom extension may occur.
36 ft (11 m)/59 ft (18 m) Extension
Travel is permissible under the following conditions:
• The boom extension shall be erected at minimum offset.
If traveling with just the 36 ft (11 m) extension, the stinger
extension must be stowed on the side of the main boom,
not on the 36 ft folding extension.
• Jobsite travel only on firm, level surface.
• Main boom shall be fully retracted.
• Main boom angle: 0 degrees minimum, 30 degrees
maximum.
• Maximum travel speed: 2.5 mph (4 km/h).
• Counterweight shall be installed.
• The boom shall be over the front.
• Swing lock and pin shall be engaged.
• Hookblock must be removed from main boom nose.
• Headache ball may be reeved over boom extension,
hanging 3 ft (0.9 m) below sheave.
59 ft (18 m) Extension Plus 26 ft (8 m)/ 19 ft (6 m)
Extension Inserts
Travel is permissible under the following conditions:
• The boom extension plus inserts shall be erected at
minimum offset.
• Jobsite travel only on firm, level surface.
• Main boom shall be fully retracted.
• Main boom angle: 0 degrees minimum, 40 degrees
maximum.
• Maximum travel speed: 2.5 mph (4 km/h).
• Counterweight shall be installed.
• The boom shall be over the front.
• Swing lock and pin shall be engaged.
• Hookblock must be removed from main boom nose.
• Headache ball may be reeved over boom extension,
hanging 3 ft (0.9 m) below sheave.
12 ft (3.6 m) Extension
Travel is permissible under the following conditions:
Published 2-23-2017, Control # 644-00
CAUTION
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