Swing Gear Freewheel Button - Manitowoc Grove RT9150E Operator's Manual

OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Push and hold the switch to the left for high speed operation,
release for normal speed.
Push the switch to the right to turn high speed on or off, for
continuous high speed operation.
When high speed boost is active either the ECOS icon
or will turn yellow depending on which function is
selected.

Swing Gear Freewheel Button

S w i n g G e a r F r e e w h e e l B u t t o n i s u s e d w h e n t h e
superstructure will be allowed to rotate to self-center over the
load or to minimize side loading due to tandem crane
operation.
Tipping Hazard!
When Swing Gear is in freewheel, the upper structure is
free to rotate. Ensure that the crane is only operated
within the load chart capacity range to lift the load.
Further, ensure that the crane is not allowed to rotate into
external objects or hazardous areas. Death, serious injury
or property damage may result.
The Swing Gear Freewheel Button (3) is used to switch off
the swing gear brake.
Move the control lever to zero position, press and hold the
button, the swing gear brake is released and the indicator
lamp on the ECOS control panel goes out.
Release the button to re-engage the swing gear brake, the
indicator lamp illuminates.
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Published 2-23-2017, Control # 644-00
RT9150E OPERATOR MANUAL
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1 Auxiliary Hoist/Swing Gear Controller
2 High Speed Boost Rocker Switch
3 Swing Gear Freewheel
4 Hoist Rotation Indicator
5 Swing Gear Switch
6 Crane Function Switch
7 Auxiliary Hoist Switch
8 Differential Lock Switch
9 Rear Steer Control Switch
10 Lift Up Switch (CE Option)
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