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Included in this manual: HT66KX-25 (VLC) • 12,000 lb Hydraulic Telescopic Service Crane • Venturo Logic Control System (VLC-H / VLC-K) w/ Proportional Control • 25 ft Fully-Powered, Two-Stage Boom Extension VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC 12110 BEST PLACE | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45241 800-226-2238 This manual also available online at www.venturo.com.
11' 5 " 18' 4 " CENTER OF ROTATION 24' 10 " OAL 26' 10 " THIS SECTION SCALED 2:1 FOR CLARITY TITLE DATE SECTION C100 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS ® 04-10-23 VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 28482 HT66KX-25' VLC SERIES...
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F R O N T O F C R A N E " " " " 22" 19 " " TITLE DATE SECTION C100 BASE MOUNTING DIMS 11-10-22-A VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 23802 HT60/66KX VLC SERIES 02-06-19...
NOTE: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS FOG, SMOKE, OR PRECIPITATION MAY REQUIRE INCREASED CLEARANCES TITLE DATE SECTION ® HAZARD APPS & INFO C150 02-21-14M VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 15394 ET/HT CRANES 12-20-13L...
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CHART). ADDITIONAL CLEARANCES ARE REQUIRED FOR VOLTAGES IN EXCESS OF 50,000 VOLTS. REFER TO DRAWING 15394 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY WILL RESULT FROM CONTACT OR INADEQUATE CLEARANCE. TITLE DATE SECTION ® CRANE SAFETY & HZRDS C150 02-21-14D VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 920612 HYDRAULIC CRANES 04-04-12C...
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ASSIST WIRE ROPE CLAMP IN HOLDING LOAD WARNING · Winches are not to be used to lift, support, or otherwise transport personnel TITLE DATE SECTION ® WINCH SAFETY C150 02-21-14D VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 19217 HT CRANES 04-04-12C...
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FUNCTION: To inform the operator of manual overide locations. BOOM BOOM QUANTITY: PLACEMENT: Inside of rear cover. BOOM BOOM DOWN TITLE DATE SECTION DECAL DRAWING & LIST C150 11-30-22E VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 22181A HT40/50/60/66 SERIES 02-21-14D...
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To inform the operator of OF CRANE FUNCTIONS, manual override locations. REMOVE REAR COVER AND SEE INSTRUCTIONS QUANTITY: INSIDE. 20834-B PLACEMENT: Inside rear cover. TITLE DATE SECTION DECAL DRAWING & LIST C150 04-14-23H VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 22181B HT40/50/60/66 SERIES 11-30-22G...
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PART NO.: 22499 DECAL: KNOW YOUR SIGNALS FUNCTION: To inform the operator of proper signals. QUANTITY: 1 PLACEMENT:Right side of rear cover. TITLE DATE SECTION DECAL DRAWING & LIST C150 11-30-22F VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 22181C HT40/50/60/66 SERIES 02-21-14E...
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PLACEMENT: In prominent location, so it is easily seen and readily ZONE 7 ZONE 4 ZONE 6 ZONE 5 identifiable. 20927 TITLE DATE SECTION ® DECAL DRAWING & LIST C150 05-02-23 VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 28499 HT66KX...
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I N T E N T I O N A L L Y L E F T B L A N K TITLE DATE SECTION ® BOOM CAPACITY DECALS C150 04-11-23 VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 28485 HT66KX SERIES...
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23742 DECAL: VLC, 2.94" x 6.00" FUNCTION: To show that the crane is equipped with Venturo Logic Controls QUANTITY: 2 each PLACEMENT: Each side of Housing S P A C E I N T E N T I O N A L L Y...
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CRANE INSTALLATION, PAGE 1 HT66KX-25' VLC SERIES BODY REINFORCEMENT The truck body must be reinforced and outriggers provided to withstand the combined loads resulting from lifting and the weight of the crane and boom. The maximum combined overturning moment for the HT66 VLC is 75,000 ft*lb (includes moments induced by both lifted load and weight of the boom itself).
If your crane was purchased with optional engine start/stop and throttle control, refer to drawing 22615 in the replacement parts section for further information. TITLE DATE SECTION CRANE INSTALLATION C200 07-15-24C VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 23806 HT45/60/66 VLC SERIES 11-10-22B...
Overview Venturo follows the guidelines of ANSI B30.5 in defining stability. Generally speaking, a truck is considered stable as long as it is not on the verge of tipping - i.e. with the truck level, at least one tire on each corner of the truck must remain in contact with the ground.
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% of Rated Capacity for each of the 10 regions are provided above. CONDITIONS: · STABILIZERS FULLY EXTENDED & DOWN, ON FIRM LEVEL GROUND. TITLE DATE SECTION ® STABILITY CHART C200 05-11-17F VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 20907 VENTURO CRANES 02-21-14E...
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* HOSES AND FITTINGS BETWEEN PUMP, RESERVOIR, AND THE WINCH MUST HAVE AN 'NON-CLOSED CENTER CRANE NOT INCLUDED. UNRESTRICTED PATH TO TANK/ TRANSITION' TYPE. RESERVOIR. TITLE DATE SECTION HYDRAULIC COMPONENT INSTALLATION C200 07-15-24H VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 22883 HT40-66, PROPORTIONAL 08-08-23G...
SELECTOR VALVE MUST BE THE WINCH MUST HAVE AN 'NON-CLOSED CENTER UNRESTRICTED PATH TO TANK/ TRANSITION' TYPE. RESERVOIR. TITLE DATE SECTION CONNECTION GUIDE, PAGE 1 / 2 C200 08-09-23C VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 23015 HT CRANES 02-21-14B...
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INCLUDING HOSE SELECTOR VALVE MUST BE THE WINCH MUST HAVE AN SPECIFICATIONS 'NON-CLOSED CENTER UNRESTRICTED PATH TO TANK/ TRANSITION' TYPE. RESERVOIR. TITLE DATE SECTION CNNCTN GDE, PAGE 2/2 C200 08-08-23C VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 23014 HT CRANES 02-21-14B...
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HOSES TO AUGMENT SWIVELS CAUTION CAUTION SELECTOR VALVE MUST BE CASE DRAIN MUST RETURN 'NON-CLOSED CENTER DIRECTLY TO RESERVOIR TRANSITION' TYPE VALVE. WITHOUT RESTRICTION. TITLE DATE SECTION CONNECTIONS GUIDE C200 08-07-23G VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 22913 HT CRANES 02-21-14F...
SOME WINCHES MAY BE SUPPLIED WITH A HEX NUT IN LIEU OF A WEDGE FOR INSTALLING THE WIRE ROPE. TITLE DATE SECTION ® WIRE ROPE INSTALLTN C200 02-21-14K VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 22245 ET6K & LARGER CRANES 12-26-13J...
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Inspect sheaves for excessive wear or play. Perform a basic inspection of the winch with each use, monitoring for unusual noise or hydraulic leaks. TITLE DATE SECTION MAINTENANCE INFO C300 06-11-24E VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 23203 HT25/30/40/50/60/66KX(P) 11-10-22D...
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Avoid repeated rapid reversals of the control switches. This can cause the load to swing. Check all control functions to see that they are working as described in the following section. TITLE DATE SECTION CRANE OP / MNTNC INST C200 08-08-23A VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 23753 HT CRANES 10-11-18...
VLC OVERLOAD SENSING SYSTEM This crane is equipped with the Venturo Logic Control (VLC) overload sensing system. If the capacity of the crane is exceeded, the "Winch Up", "Boom Down", and "Boom Out" functions will be shut down. The "Winch Down", "Boom Up", and "Boom In"...
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Boom pivot at rear of boom Slew drive (2 zerk fittings) Swing bearing race (1 zerk fitting) Elevation cylinder base and rod pivots TITLE DATE SECTION CRANE OP / MNTNC INST C300 07-08-24B VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 28436 HT60/66 VLC SERIES 10-26-23A...
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RIGHT SIDE VIEW MANUAL OVERRIDE SYSTEM Should an electrical failure occur, your Venturo crane can be operated manually. The manual overrides are intended for emergency use only and should not be used for normal operation. To operate in manual override mode:...
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REFERENCE 28557 FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST TITLE DATE SECTION C400 REPLACMENT PARTS DRWNG - MECHANISM 07-10-24 VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 28556 HT66KX VLC SERIES...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST - HT66KX VLC SERIES; MECHANISM REFERENCE 28556 FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS DRAWING TITLE DATE SECTION C400 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST - MECHANISM 07-10-24 VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 28557 HT66KX VLC SERIES...
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HHCS = HEX HEAD CAP SCREW, SHCS = SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW, PMS = PAN MACHINE SCREW, S/S = STAINLESS STEEL REFERENCE 28558 FOR REPLACEMENT FASTENERS DRAWING TITLE DATE SECTION C400 REPLACEMENT FASTENERS LIST - MECH 07-10-24 VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 28559 HT66KX VLC SERIES...
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REFERENCE 28565 FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST TITLE DATE SECTION C400 RPLCMNT PARTS DRAWING - 24946 BOOM 07-10-24 VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 28564 HT66KX-25' VLC SERIES...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST - HT66KX-25' VLC SERIES; 24946 BOOM REFERENCE 28564 FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS DRAWING TITLE DATE SECTION C400 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST - 24946 BOOM 07-10-24 VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 28565 HT66KX-25' VLC SERIES...
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11 17 REFERENCE 28567 FOR REPLACEMENT FASTENERS LIST TITLE DATE SECTION C400 REPL FASTENERS DWG - 24946 BOOM 07-10-24 VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 28566 HT66KX-25' VLC SERIES...
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REPLACEMENT FASTENERS LIST - HT66KX-25' VLC SERIES; 24946 BOOM HHCS = HEX HEAD CAP SCREW PMS = PAN MACHINE SCREW S/S = STAINLESS STEEL CACS = COUNTERSINK CAP SCREW REFERENCE 28566 FOR REPLACEMENT FASTENERS DRAWING TITLE DATE SECTION C400 REPLACEMENT FASTENERS LIST - 24946 BOOM...
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It is recommended to actuate the winch up function slowly, which will yield a consistent and repeatable result, in terms of wire rope tension when stowed. Contact Venturo Tech Support for assistance. 1-800-226-2238 ext. 124 TITLE DATE SECTION...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST - 27487 A2B STOWAGE CUT-OUT 27487 (LEFT HAND) 27487-1 (RIGHT HAND) TITLE DATE SECTION C400 ® 04-18-23 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST -27486 A2B STOWAGE CUT-OUT VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 28496 HT66KX-25' VLC SERIES...
REPLACEMENT PARTS DRAWING; 27274 WINCH 20743 CABLE WEDGE 23877 HYDRAULIC MOTOR WINCH SEALS PACKAGE: 23848 TITLE DATE SECTION C400 REPLACEMENT PARTS DRAWING 11-10-22-C VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 27332 HT60/66KX SERIES CRANES 04-05-21B...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST - HT66KX-25' VLC SERIES; 27254 LOAD BLOCK TITLE DATE SECTION C400 ® REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST -27254 LOAD BLOCK 04-17-23 VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 28495 HT66KX-25' VLC SERIES...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS DRAWING - HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS FRONT FRONT REFERENCE 28518 FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST HOSE ROUTINGS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY TITLE DATE SECTION C400 RPLCMNT PARTS DWG - HYD. COMPONENTS 07-09-24 VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 28517 HT60/66KX VLC SERIES...
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H6408-10 FITTING; T-SHAPE, 4MJ-4MJ-4MJ 22952, 22953, & 22903 (CASE DRAIN HOSES) H2603-040404 REFERENCE 28517 FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS DRAWING TITLE DATE SECTION C400 RPLCMNT PARTS - HYD. CMP 07-10-24 VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 28568 HT66KX VLC GEN C...
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+12V WHITE WIRE TO (+) TERMINAL STRIP BLACK WIRE GND BLACK WIRE TO 14-PIN PLUG, A2B WIRE WORK LIGHT TITLE DATE SECTION WORK LIGHT INSTALLATION, 3-WIRE CORD REEL 06-12-24B C400 VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 28188 VLC CRANES 03-03-23A...
BROWN S - ORANGE BLACK GREEN LED R - BLUE BLUE GND (-) LED WARNING LIGHT GRAY (NOT USED) TITLE DATE SECTION C400 WIRING DIAGRAM - PG. 1 06-17-24 VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 26963 VLC-K ("ORANGE") SERIES...
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BROWN AUX 1 Use 19464 Master Switch or Chassis-mounted Accessory A2B (INPUT) PURPLE Switches WHITE AUX 2 BLACK GROUND TITLE DATE SECTION C400 WIRING DIAGRAM - PG. 2 06-17-24 VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 26964 VLC-K ("ORANGE") SERIES...
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GND. (-) TERMINAL BLK 1 Supply (+) Inclinometer 2 Supply (-) 3 CAN-H 4 CAN-L 23437 SHOWS RIGHT SIDE OF WIRING DIAGRAM TITLE DATE SECTION C400 WIRING DIAGRAM, PG. 1 07-08-24H VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 23436 VLC-H ("RED") SERIES 06-14-24G...
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12v (+) TERMINAL BLK GND. (-) TERMINAL BLK HORN RELAY GND. (-) TERMINAL BLK HORN 23436 SHOWS LEFT SIDE OF WIRING DIAGRAM TITLE DATE SECTION C400 WIRING DIAGRAM, PG. 2 07-08-24N VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 23437 VLC-H ("RED") SERIES 06-14-24M...
SVD4 3 POSITION - 4 WAY VALVE ROTATION MOTOR CASE DRAIN 0.020 EXTENSION CYLINDER C1030 PRESSURE TRANSDUCER C1030 ELEVATION CYLINDER PRESSURE TRANSDUCER TITLE DATE SECTION C400 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DIAGRAM 12-04-23D VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 23822 HT60/66KX VLC SERIES 11-22-22C...
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RED - 14 GAGE ELECTRICAL WIRE - 15 FEET LONG 01181 BUSS BAR 22619 BLACK - 16GA WIRE ASSY - 6" LONG W/ 3 INCH PIGTAIL TITLE DATE SECTION ENGINE START / STOP ® C400 THROTTLE CONTROL 06-09-20F VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 22615 HT CRANES 02-21-14E...
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HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR - 25 GAL (18" x 40" x 8") 22998 HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR - 40 GAL (20" x 42" x 11") ITEM PART NUMBERS DESCRIPTION TITLE DATE SECTION RESERVOIR KIT REPL PARTS C400 12-09-22D VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 23224 HT CRANES; 25/40 GAL RESERVOIR 08-04-15C...
CRANE'S SAFETY MANUAL, AND CAL-OSHA ARTICLE 37, TITLE 8, HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFETY ORDERS. 14473-3 15401-D GREASE GREASE GREASE 14473-3 TITLE DATE SECTION C400 DECAL PLACEMENT ® 05-03-23 VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC CINCINNATI, OHIO SUPERSEDES 28502 HT66KX-25' VLC W/ ROTZLER TI-2...
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DECAL; HORN RELAY 16184-1 DECAL; WORK LIGHT RELAY 16184-2 DECAL; HT66KX W/ VENTURO LOGO 28501 DECAL; VENTURO LOGO, MEDIUM 17389 DECAL; BOOM CAPACITY, RIGHT (HT66KX-25') 28484-R DECAL; BOOM CAPACITY, LEFT (HT66KX-25') 28484-L DECAL; OIL 14473-1 DECAL; GREASE 14473-3 DECAL; OVERLOAD SENSING SYSTEM 17813 DECAL;...
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1-Year Limited Warranty Policy This limited policy warrants new products of Venturo to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of original installation. OEM products or accessories purchased by Venturo as part of or offered with our product will carry the OEM manufacturer’s respective warranty.
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