Operator'S AND Safety Handbook: RT 600E Series

OPERATOR’S
AND
SAFETY
HANDBOOK
RT 600E SERIES
CRANE
PART NUMBER: 6-828-100160

REVISION LEVEL: #/
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NOTICE TO OWNER/USER
Should this crane become involved in an accident, please
contact your local Grove distributor immediately and relate
details of the incident so he can notify Grove Worldwide. If
the distributor is unknown and/or cannot be reached,

please contact:
Grove Worldwide Product Safety & Reliability

1565 East Buchanan Trail
Shady Grove, PA 17256-0021
Telephone: 888-777-3378 (888-PSR-DEPT)
Facsimile: 717-593-5074
Email: psafety@groveworldwide.com
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FOREWORD
This handbook has been compiled to assist you in properly operating and maintaining your Grove Crane.
Before placing the crane in service, take time to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the contents of this manual. After
all sections have been read and understood, retain the manual for future reference in a readily accessible location.
The Grove Crane has been designed for maximum performance with minimum maintenance. With proper care, years of
trouble-free service can be expected.
Constant improvement and engineering progress makes it necessary that we reserve the right to make specification and
equipment changes without notice.
Grove Worldwide and our Dealer Network want to ensure your satisfaction with our products and customer support.
Your local dealer is the best equipped and most knowledgeable to assist you for parts, service and warranty issues. They
have the facilities, parts, factory trained personnel, and the information to assist you in a timely manner. We request that
you first contact them for assistance. If you feel you need factory assistance, please ask the dealer’s service management
to coordinate the contact on your behalf.
Engine operating procedures and routine maintenance procedures are supplied in a separate manual with each crane, and
should be referred to for detailed information.
Information in this manual does not replace federal, state, or local regulations, safety codes, or insurance requirements.
Grove remains committed to providing reliable products that enable users and operators to safely lift and position loads.
Grove has been an industry leader in the incorporation of operational aids into the design of its cranes. Federal law
requires that cranes be properly maintained and kept in good working condition. The manuals that Grove provides that
are specific for each crane and the manufacturer’s manuals for the operational aids shall be followed. If an operational
aid should fail to work properly, the crane user or owner must assure that repair or recalibration is accomplished as soon
as is reasonably possible.If immediate repair or recalibration of an operational aid is not possible and there are excep-
tional circumstances which justify continued short-term use of the crane when operational aids are inoperative or mal-
functioning, the following requirements shall apply for continued use or shutdown of the crane:
1. Steps shall be taken to schedule repairs and recalibration immediately. The operational aids shall be put back into
service as soon as replacement parts, if required, are available and the repairs and recalibration can be carried out.
Every reasonable effort must be made to expedite repairs and recalibration.
2. When a load indicator, rated capacity indicator, or rated capacity limiter is inoperative or malfunctioning, the
designated person responsible for supervising the lifting operations shall establish procedures for determining load
weights and shall ascertain that the weight of the load does not exceed the crane ratings at the radius where the load
is to be handled.
3. When a boom angle or radius indicator is inoperative or malfunctioning, the radius or boom angle shall be deter-
mined by measurement.
4. When an anti-block device, two-blocking damage prevention or two-block warning device is inoperative or
malfunctioning, the designated person responsible for supervising the lifting operations shall establish procedures,
such as assigning an additional signal person to furnish equivalent protection. This does not apply when lifting per-
sonnel in load-line supported personnel platforms. Personnel shall not be lifted when anti-two block devices are not
functioning properly.
5. When a boom length indicator is inoperative or malfunctioning, the designated person responsible for supervising
the lifting operations shall establish the boom lengths at which the lift will be made by actual measurements or
marking on the boom.
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6. When a level indicator is inoperative or malfunctioning, other means shall be sued to level the crane.
The definitions of DANGER, CAUTION, and NOTE as used in this manual apply as follows.
DANGER
A DANGER NOTE IS USED TO EMPHASIZE THAT

IF AN OPERATION, PROCEDURE, OR PRACTICE
IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, DEATH OR INJURY
TO PERSONNEL MAY RESULT.
CAUTION
A CAUTION IS USED TO EMPHASIZE THAT IF AN

OPERATION, PROCEDURE, OR PRACTICE IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
MAY RESULT.
NOTE
A note is used to emphasize an important proce-

dure or condition.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Section 1 - INTRODUCTION
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
NOISE VIBRATION TEST RESULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Section 2: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
OPERATOR’S INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
OPERATOR’S QUALIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
CRANE STABILITY/STRUCTURAL STRENGTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Load Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Work Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Lifting Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Counterweight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Multiple Crane Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
LOAD MOMENT INDICATING (LMI) SYSTEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Two-Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Work Area Definition System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Set Up and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Electrocution Hazard Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Electrical Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Special Operating Conditions and Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
CRUSHING HAZARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
PERSONNEL HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
TRAVEL OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Service and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
WORK PRACTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Crane Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Job Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Hand Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
TRANSPORTING THE CRANE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
SHUTDOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
BOOM EXTENSION/JIB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
COLD WEATHER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Section 3 - CAB CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
ENGINE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Hand Throttle Lock Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
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Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Foot Throttle Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Drivetrain Distress Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Hourmeter (Not Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
CRANE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Crane Function Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Transmission Shift Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Telescope or Auxiliary Hoist Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Swing Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Steer Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Auxiliary Hoist Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Boom Lift Control Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Main Hoist Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Telescope Control Foot Pedal (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Hoist Rotation Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Transmission Range Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Outrigger Selector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Outrigger Extend/Retract Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Swing Brake Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Swing Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Brake Foot Pedal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Low Brake Pressure Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Park Brake Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Pin Swing Lock Control (Pin Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
360 Degree Swing Lock Control (Positive Lock Type) (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Load Moment Indicating (LMI) and Work Area Definition System Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
ACCESSORY CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Headlights Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Work Light Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Cab Circulating Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Horn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Backup Alarm (Not Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Hazard Lights Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Boom Light Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Turn Signal Lever and Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Cab Dome Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Skylight Wiper (Not Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Bubble Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Air Conditioner Control Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Heat Control Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Fan Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Defroster Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Beacon Light (Optional) (Not Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Defroster Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Windshield Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Differential Lock Control Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Right Turn Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Left Turn Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
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Rear Wheels Not Centered Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Hydraulic Boost Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Hoist 3rd Wrap Indicator (Optional w/CE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Main Hoist Speed Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Auxiliary Hoist Speed Selector Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
12 VDC Accessory Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Spotlight (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Circuit Breaker Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Drivetrain Dkstress Indicator (CE Units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Anemometer (CE Units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Emergency Exit (CE Units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Wait-To-Start Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Section 4 - OPERATING PROCEDURES
PRE-STARTING CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Fuel Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Signal and Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Foot and Parking Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Daily Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Hydraulic Reservoir and Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Hook Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Access Hole Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
COLD WEATHER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Operation Below -40°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Operation Below -40°F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
ENGINE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Battery Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Cold Weather Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Idling the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Racing the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
CRANE TRAVEL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Traveling - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Traveling With Boom Extension Erected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Extended Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Moving the Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Front Wheel Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Rear Wheel Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Four Wheel Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Crabbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Secondary Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
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Traveling - Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Traveling - Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Four-Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Proper Operation Of Differential Lock (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Proper Operation Of Axle Oscillation Lockouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
GENERAL CRANE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Pump Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Setting the Park Brake When Crane is on Outriggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Control Lever Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Preload Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
USING YOUR LOAD CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
CRANE FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Setting the Outriggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Engaging the Mid-Extend Lock Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Setting the Outriggers (CE Units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Stowing the Outriggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Stowing the Mid-Extend Lock Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Stowing the Outirggers (CE Units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Swinging the Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Elevating and Lowering the Boom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Elevating the Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Lowering the Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Telescoping the Boom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Extending the Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Retracting the Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Telescope Control Pedal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Lowering and Raising the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Lowering the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Raising the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Hoist Speed Range Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Operational Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Load Moment Indicator (LMI) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
CE Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Control Lever Lockout System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Stowing and Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Section 5 - LUBRICATION
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Arctic Conditions - Below -18°C (0°F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
LUBRICATION POINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
WIRE ROPE LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Section 6 - SET-UP AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
INSTALLING CABLE ON THE HOIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
CABLE REEVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
DEAD-END RIGGING/WEDGE SOCKETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Installing Wedge and Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
ERECTING AND STOWING THE BOOM EXTENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Erecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
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Stowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... ....... . . . 6-11
Setting the Offset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... ....... . . . 6-12
Changing Swingaway Boom Extension From Telescoping Type To Fixed Type . . . . . . ...... ....... . . . 6-12
Setting The Telescoping Swingaway Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... ....... . . . 6-13
Extending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... ....... . . . 6-13
Retracting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... ....... . . . 6-13
LIST OF FIGURES
Page
Basic Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Cab Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Terms to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Lubrication Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Installing the Cable Anchor Wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Reeving Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Quick Reeving Hook Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Installing Wedge and Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Configurations for Dead-Ending Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Erecting and Stowing the Swingaway Boom Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
LIST OF CHARTS
Page
Wind Velocity Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Boom Drift Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Lube Symbol Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Wire Rope Clip Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
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RT600E INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL VIBRATION LEVEL TEST RESULTS ARE
AS FOLLOWS:
NOTE
• At the operator’s station with closed cab operation,
Throughout this handbook, reference is
made to left, front, and rear when describ-
vibration levels are less than 0.5 m/s/s for Whole
ing locations. These reference locations Body Vibration exposure and are less than 2.5 m/s/s
are to be considered as those viewed for Hand Arm Vibration exposure when measured
from the operator’s seat with the super- according to 89/392/EEC Community Legislation
structure facing forward over the front of on Machinery per standard ISO 2631/1 - Evaluation
the carrier frame. of Human Exposure to Work Body Vibration, ISO
5349 - Guidelines for the Measurement and
This Handbook provides important information for the Assessment of Human Exposure to Hand
operator of the Model RT600E Series Grove Crane. Transmitted Vibrations, and ISO/DIS 8041 - Human
Response Vibration Measuring Instrumentation.
The rough terrain crane incorporates an all welded steel
frame, using planetary drive axles to provide four-wheel
drive. Axle steering is accomplished utilizing hydraulic
steer cylinders. The engine is mounted at the rear of the Boom Nose
crane and provides motive power through a six speed for- Sheaves
ward and reverse transmission. Hydraulic, double box, Spotlight
sliding beam outriggers are integral with the frame. Counterweight
Cab
The carrier frame incorporates an integral fifth wheel, to Valve
which the rear axle is mounted, to provide axle oscilla- Cover
Work
tion. Axle oscillation lockout is automatic when the Light
superstructure rotates from the travel position.
The superstructure is capable of 360° rotation in either

direction. All crane functions are controlled from the
fully-enclosed cab mounted on the superstructure. The
crane is equipped with a four-section, cable-synchronized
boom. Additional reach is obtained by utilizing an
optional swingaway boom extension. Lifting is provided
by a main hoist and an optional auxiliary hoist.
NOISE/VIBRATION TEST RESULTS
NOISE LEVEL TEST RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: OutriggerJack

Cylinder Hookblock Steps
• At the operator’s station with closed cab operation, Tie Down Outrigger Jack
the value is ____ dba maximum when measured Outrigger Cylinder
Float Outrigger
according to the directives 79/113/EEC and Float
Kebomatief 27.
Basic Nomenclature (Sheet 1 of 2)
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INTRODUCTION RT600E
Main Counterweight
Hoist
Auxiliary
Boom Hoist
Swingaway Hydraulic Tank
Swingaway Extension
Auxiliary LMI Cable Reel

Boom Nose
Spotlight Beacon
Cab
Light Muffler
Work
Light
Windshield Air Intake
Washer Fluid Cleaner
Container
Counterweight
Lift Cylinder Cab Boom Pivot
Auxiliary
Boom Nose Boom Hoist
Sheaves Air Intake Main
LMI Cable Reel Spotlight Cleaner Hoist
Swingaway
Auxiliary Boom Nose
Battery Rear Axle

Fuel Tank
Outrigger Outrigger
Jack Cylinder Float
Driveline Muffler Outrigger
Transmission Jack
Cylinder
Front Axle Fuel Water Outrigger
Separator Float 6159
Basic Nomenclature (Sheet 2 of 2)
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RT600E SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SECTION 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL Grove distributor must be immediately advised of the

incident and consulted on necessary inspections and
NOTE repairs. Should the distributor not be immediately avail-
able, contact should be made directly with Grove World-
Illustrations have been included in this wide Customer Support. The crane must not be returned
section to emphasize certain proper and to service until it is thoroughly inspected for any evi-
improper points; READ AND FOLLOW dence of damage. All damaged parts must be repaired or
PRINTED INSTRUCTIONS. replaced as authorized by your local Grove Worldwide
distributor and/or Grove Worldwide.
It is impossible to compile a list of safety precautions
covering all situations. However, there are basic princi- OPERATOR’S INFORMATION
ples that MUST be followed during your daily routine.
Safety is YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY, since
You must READ and UNDERSTAND the Operator’s
any piece of equipment is only as safe AS THE PERSON
and Safety Handbook and the Load Chart before operat-
AT THE CONTROLS.
ing the crane. You must also VIEW and UNDERSTAND
the safety video titled “The Real Key to Crane Safety”
With this thought in mind, this information has been pro- supplied with your new Grove product. The handbook
vided to assist you, the operator, in promoting a safe and Load Chart must be readily available to the operator
working atmosphere for yourself and those around you. It at all times and must remain in the cab while the crane is
is not meant to cover every conceivable circumstance in use.
which could arise. It is intended to present basic safety
precautions that should be followed in daily operation.
Ensure that all personnel working around the crane are
thoroughly familiar with safe operating practices. You
Because you, the operator, are the only part of the crane
must be thoroughly familiar with the location and content
that can think and reason, your responsibility is not less-
of all placards and decals on the crane. Decals provide
ened by the addition of operational aids or warning
important instructions and warnings and must be read
devices. Indeed, you must guard against acquiring a false
prior to any operational or maintenance function.
sense of security when using them. They are there to
assist, not direct the operation. Operational aids or warn-
ing devices can be mechanical, electrical, electronic, or a You must be familiar with the regulations and standards
combination thereof. They are subject to failure or mis- governing cranes and their operation. Work practice
use and should not be relied upon in place of good oper- requirements may vary slightly between government reg-
ating practices. ulations, industry standards, and employer policies so a
thorough knowledge of all such relevant work rules is
You, the operator, are the only one who can be relied necessary.
upon to assure the safety of yourself and those around
you. Be a PROFESSIONAL and follow the RULES of DO NOT REMOVE the Load Chart, this Operator’s and
SAFETY. Safety Handbook, or any decal from this crane.
REMEMBER, failure to follow just one safety precaution Inspect the crane every day (before the start of each
could cause an accident that results in death or serious shift). Ensure that routine maintenance and lubrication
injury to personnel or damage to equipment. You are are being dutifully performed. Don’t operate a damaged
responsible for the safety of yourself and those around or poorly maintained crane. You risk lives when operat-
you. ing faulty machinery - including your own.
IMMEDIATELY report all accidents, malfunctions, and Allow No One other than the operator to be on the crane
equipment damages to your local Grove distributor. Fol- while the crane is functioning or moving, unless they are
lowing any accident or damage to equipment, the local seated in a two-man cab.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RT600E
OPERATOR’S QUALIFICATIONS CRANE STABILITY/STRUCTURAL

STRENGTH
To avoid death or serious injury, ensure that the crane is

on a firm surface with load and crane’s configuration
within capacity as shown on the crane’s Load Chart and
notes.
Do not lift loads unless the outriggers are properly

extended and the crane leveled. On models equipped with
outriggers that can be pinned at the mid-extend position,
the outriggers must also be pinned when operating from
the mid-extend position.
An untrained operator subjects himself and others to
This crane should have a functional load moment indica-
death or serious injury.
tor and control lock-out system. Test daily for proper
YOU MUST NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE operation. Never interfere with the proper functioning of
UNLESS: operational aids or warning devices.
• You have been trained in the safe operation of Before swinging the superstructure over the side when
this machine. the outriggers are retracted, check the load chart for back-
wards stability.
• You read, understand, and follow the safety and
operating recommendations contained in the Long cantilever booms can create a tipping condition
manufacturer’s manuals, your employer’s work when in an extended and lowered position. Retract the
rules, and applicable government regulations. boom proportionally with reference to the capacity of the
applicable Load Chart.
• You are sure the machine is operating properly
and has been inspected and maintained in accor- Check crane stability before lifting loads. Ensure the out-
dance with the manufacturer’s manuals. riggers (or tires if lifting on rubber) are firmly positioned
on solid surfaces. Ensure the crane is level, brakes are
• You are sure that all safety signs, guards, and
other safety features are in place and in proper set, and the load is properly rigged and attached to the
condition. hook. Check the Load Chart against the weight of the
load. Lift the load slightly off the ground and recheck the
Do not attempt to operate the crane unless you are trained stability before proceeding with the lift. Determine the
and thoroughly familiar with all operational functions. weight of the load before you attempt the lift.
Controls and design may vary from crane to crane, there-
fore, it is important that you have specific training on the Ensure all pins and floats are properly installed and out-
particular crane you will be operating. rigger beams are properly extended before lifting on out-
riggers.
Training is ESSENTIAL for proper crane operation.
Never jeopardize your own well-being or that of others Unless lifting within On Rubber capacities, outrigger
by attempting to operate a crane on which you have not beams must be properly extended and jack cylinders
been trained. extended and set to provide maximum leveling of the
crane. On models equipped with outriggers that can be
You must be mentally and physically fit to operate a pinned at the mid-extend position, the outriggers must
crane. Never attempt to operate a crane while under the also be pinned when operating from the mid-extend posi-
influence of medication, narcotics, or alcohol. Any type tion. Tires must be clear of the ground before lifting on
of drug could impair physical, visual and mental reac- outriggers. Remove all weight from tires before lifting on
tions, and capabilities. outriggers.
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TIPPING HAZARD TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY:

To avoid death or serious injury, Never handle personnel with this machine
ensure load and crane’s configuration unless the requirements of the applicable
are within capacity as shown on national, state and local regulations and safety
crane’s load rating chart and notes. codes are met.
This crane should have a functional Never use this crane for bungee jumping or
load moment indicator and control any form of amusement or sport.
Never permit anyone to ride loads, hooks,
lock-out system. Test daily for proper slings or other rigging for any reason.
operation. Never get on or off a moving crane.
Position Crane On Firm Surface. Never allow anyone other than the operator to
be on this crane while it is operating or
Extend outriggers and level crane. traveling.
TWO-BLOCKING HAZARD ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT on this crane

To avoid death or serious injury, keep load is intended as an aid to the operator.
handling devices away from boom/jib tip Under no condition should it be relied upon
when extending or lowering the boom and to replace the use of capacity charts and
when hoisting up. operating instructions. Sale reliance upon
This crane should have a functional anti- these electronic aids in place of good
two-block and control lock-out system. operating practices can cause an accident.
Test daily for proper operation. Do not remove any decal, the load chart, or
the Operator’s and Safety Handbook from
Do not pass loads or boom over ground this crane.
personnel.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN OPERATOR’S AND SAFETY HANDBOOK.
Use adequate cribbing under outrigger floats to distribute injury could result from improper crane setup on outrig-
weight over a greater area. Check frequently for settling. gers.
Be sure the outriggers are properly extended and set, and

the crane is level for operation on outriggers.
All four outrigger beams must be equally extended to the

mid position vertical stripe or fully extended position
before beginning operation.
All four outrigger beam lock pins must be engaged

before operating from the mid-extend position.
The operator must select the proper Load Chart and Load
Moment Indicating (LMI) System program for the out-
rigger position selected.
KEEP THE BOOM SHORT. Swinging loads with a long

line can create an unstable condition and possible struc-
tural failure of the boom.
LOAD CHARTS
Load Charts represent the absolute maximum allowable

loads, which are based on either tipping or structural lim-
Carefully follow the procedures in this handbook when itations of the crane under specific conditions. Knowing
extending or retracting the outriggers. Death or serious the precise load radius, boom length, and boom angle
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should be a part of your routine planning and operation. If the boom extension or auxiliary boom nose is to be
Actual loads, including necessary allowances, should be used, you must ensure that the cable for the LMI system
kept below the capacity shown on the applicable Load is properly connected at the junction box located on the
Chart. boom nose.
You must use the appropriate Load Chart when determin- Depending on the nature of the supporting surface, ade-
ing the capability of the crane in the configuration quate cribbing may be required to obtain a larger bearing
required to perform the lift. surface.
Maximum lifting capacity is available at the shortest DO NOT OVERLOAD THE CRANE by exceeding the
radius, minimum boom length, and highest boom angle. capacities shown on the appropriate Load Chart. Death or
serious injury could result from the crane tipping over or
Do not remove the Load Charts from the crane. failing structurally from overload.
Do not rely on the crane’s tipping to determine your lift-

WORK SITE
ing capacity.
Prior to any operation, you must inspect the ENTIRE If you should encounter a tipping condition, immediately
work site, (including ground conditions) where the crane lower the load with the hoist line and retract or elevate
will travel and operate. Be sure that the surfaces will sup- the boom to decrease the load radius. Never lower or
port a load greater than the crane’s weight and maximum extend the boom, this will aggravate the condition.
capacity.
Be sure the load is properly rigged and attached. Always
Barricade the area where the crane is working and keep determine the weight of the load before you attempt to
all unnecessary personnel out of that area. lift it and remember that all rigging (slings, etc.) and lift-
ing devices (hook block, jib, etc.) must be considered
part of the load.
Use caution when operating in the vicinity of overhang-
ing banks and edges. Measure the load radius before making a lift and stay
within approved lifting areas based on the range dia-
Be aware of all conditions that could adversely affect the grams and working area diagrams on the crane’s load
stability of the crane. chart.
Verify the crane’s capacity by checking the Load Chart

Wind can have a significant affect on loads that may be against the weight of the load. Then, lift the load slightly
lifted by a crane. Wind forces act differently on a crane at first to ensure stability before proceeding with the lift.
depending upon the direction from which the wind is
blowing (e.g., wind on the rear of the boom can result in Always keep the load as near to the crane and as close to
decreased forward stability, wind on the underside of the the ground as possible.
boom can result in decreased backward stability, wind on
the side of the boom can result in structural damages, The crane can tip over or fail structurally if:
etc.). To assist you in determining prevailing wind
conditions, refer to the “WIND VELOCITY CHART” on • The load and crane’s configuration is not within
page 2-5. the capacity as shown on the applicable load rat-
ing chart and notes.
LIFTING OPERATIONS
• The ground is soft and/or the surface conditions
are poor.
If the boom extension, jib, or auxiliary boom nose is to be
used, ensure the electrical cable and the weight for the • Outriggers are not properly extended and set. On
anti-two-block switch are properly installed and the LMI models equipped with outriggers that can be
is programmed for the crane configuration. Refer to the pinned at the mid-extend position, the outriggers
LMI handbook supplied with the crane. must also be pinned when operating from the
mid-extend position.
Before lifting, position the crane on a firm surface, prop-
erly extend and set the outriggers, and level the crane. • Cribbing under the outrigger pads is inadequate.
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• The crane is improperly operated. Ensure the load capacity chart is not exceeded when this
occurs.
Wind forces can exert extreme dynamic loads. Grove
recommends that a lift not be made if the wind can Be sure the hoist line is vertical before lifting. Do not
cause a loss of control in handling the load. Grove rec- subject the crane to side loading. A side load can tip the
ommends if the wind speed (velocity) is between 20 mph crane or cause it to fail structurally.
(32 km/h) to 30 mph (48 km/h), that the load capacities
shall be reduced to account for the size and shape of the
load and the wind direction in relation to the machine for Do not strike any obstruction with the boom. If the boom
all boom, boom extension, and jib lengths. Further, oper- should accidentally contact an object, stop immediately.
ation of the crane in wind velocities over 30 mph (48 km/ Inspect the boom. Remove the crane from service if the
h) is not recommended. To assist you in determining pre- boom is damaged.
vailing wind conditions, refer to the “WIND VELOCITY
CHART” on page 2-5. Never push or pull with the crane boom.
The crane cab is equipped with a sight level bubble that Avoid sudden starts and stops when moving the load.
should be used to determine whether the crane is level. The inertia and an increased load radius could tip the
The load line can also be used to estimate the levelness of crane over or cause it to fail structurally.
the crane by checking to be sure it is in-line with the cen-
ter of the boom at all points on the swing circle.
Load Chart capacities are based on freely suspended
Use tag lines whenever possible to help control the loads. Do not pull posts, pilings, or submerged articles.
movement of the load. Be sure the load is not frozen or otherwise attached to the
ground before lifting.
When lifting loads, the crane will lean toward the boom
and the load will swing out, increasing the load radius. Use only one hoist at a time when lifting loads.
WIND VELOCITY CHART

Wind Force Wind Velocity Visible Indicator
Beauford Scale Designation km/h (mph) Effects of wind as observed on land
Zero (0) Calm <2 (<1) No wind: smoke rises vertically
1 Light Air 2-5 (1-3) Wind direction seen by smoke but not by
wind vanes
2 Light Breeze 6-11 (4-7) Wind felt on face: leaves rustle: wind vane
moves slightly
3 Gentle Breeze 13-19 (8-12) Leaves/small twigs in constant motion:
wind extends flag
4 Moderate Breeze 21-29 (13-18) Raises dust & loose paper: moves small
branches
Reduce crane load ratings and operating parameters at 32 km/h (20 mph)
5 Fresh Breeze 31-39 (19-24) Small trees in leaf begin to sway: on ponds,
crested wavelets form
6 Strong Breeze 40-50 (25-31) Large branches in motion: telegraph wires
whistle: umbrellas used with difficulty
Cease all craning operations at 48 km/h (30 mph); lower & retract boom
7 Moderate Gale 52-61 (32-38) Whole trees in motion: walking against
wind is inconvenient
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Always use enough parts-of-line to accommodate the 7. Be certain cranes are of adequate lifting capacity.
load to be lifted. Lifting with too few parts-of-line can
result in failure of the wire rope. 8. Calculate the amount of weight to be lifted by each
crane and attach slings at the correct points for
Never operate the crane with less than two wraps of wire proper weight distribution.
rope on the hoist drum.
9. Ensure the load lines are directly over the attach
points to avoid side loading and transfer of loading
COUNTERWEIGHT from one crane to the other.
On cranes equipped with removable counterweights, 10. DO NOT TRAVEL. Lift only from a stationary
ensure the appropriate counterweight sections are prop- position.
erly installed for the lift being considered.
LOAD MOMENT INDICATING (LMI) SYS-
To reduce the crushing hazard and to prevent death or TEMS
serious injury, always clear all personnel from the coun-
terweight and superstructure area before moving the Electronic equipment on this crane is intended as an aid
counterweight or rotating the superstructure. to the operator.
Do not add material to the counterweight to increase Under NO CONDITION should it be relied upon to
replace the use of capacity charts and operating instruc-
capacity.
tions. Sole reliance upon these electronic aids in place of
good operating practices can cause an accident.
Federal law prohibits modification or additions which
affect the capacity or safe operation of the equipment Know the weight of all loads and always check the
without the manufacturer’s written approval. [29CFR capacity of the crane as shown on the Load Chart before
1926.550] making any lifts.
MULTIPLE CRANE LIFTS NEVER exceed the rated capacity shown on the Load
Chart. Always check the Load Chart to ensure the load to
Multiple crane lifts are not recommended. be lifted at the desired radius is within the rated capacity
of the crane.
Any lift that requires more that one crane must be pre-
cisely planned and coordinated by a qualified engineer. Never interfere with the proper functioning of opera-
tional aids or warning devices.
If it is necessary to perform a multi-crane lift, the opera-
tor shall be responsible for assuring that the following For detailed information concerning the operation and
minimum safety precautions are taken. maintenance of the load moment indicating system
installed on the crane see the manufacturer’s manual sup-
1. Secure the services of a qualified engineer to direct plied with the crane.
the operation.
TWO-BLOCKING
2. Use one qualified signal person.
Two-blocking occurs when the load block (hook block,
3. Coordinate lifting plans with the operator, engineer,
and signal person prior to beginning the lift. headache ball, rigging, etc.) comes into physical contact
with the boom (boom nose, sheaves, jib, etc.). Two-
4. Communication between all parties must be blocking can cause hoist lines (wire rope) rigging, reev-
maintained throughout the entire operation. If ing, and other components to become highly stressed and
possible, provide approved radio equipment for overloaded in which case the wire rope may fail allowing
voice communication between all parties engaged in the load, block, etc. to free fall.
the lift.
Two-blocking is more likely to occur when both the main
5. Use cranes and rigging of equal capabilities and use and auxiliary hoist lines are reeved over the main boom
the same boom length. nose and boom extension/jib nose respectively. An oper-
ator, concentrating on the specific line being used, may
6. Use outriggers on cranes so equipped. telescope or lower the boom allowing the other hoist line
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attachment to contact the boom or boom extension/jib The work area definition system is intended as an aid to
nose, thus causing damage to the sheaves, or causing the the operator. It is not a substitute for safe crane operating
wire rope to fail, dropping the lifting device to the ground practices, experience and good operator judgements.
and possibly injuring personnel working below.
For detailed information concerning the operation and
Caution must be used when lowering or extending the maintenance of the Work Area Definition system
boom. Let out load line(s) simultaneously to prevent two- installed on this crane, refer to the manufacturer’s manual
supplied with the crane.
blocking the boom tip(s) and the hook block, etc. The
closer the load is carried to the boom nose the more ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
important it becomes to simultaneously let out wire rope
as the boom is lowered. Keep load handling devices a
minimum of 107 cm (42 in) below the boom nose at all
times.
Two-blocking can be prevented. Operator awareness of

the hazards of two-blocking is the most important factor
in preventing this condition. An anti two-block system is
intended to assist the operator in preventing dangerous
two-block conditions. It is not a replacement for operator
awareness and competence.
To avoid death or serious injury, keep load handling

To avoid death or serious injury, keep all parts of this
devices away from boom/jib tip when extending or low- machine, the rigging, and materials being lifted at least 6
ering the boom and when hoisting up. m (20 ft) away from all electrical power lines and equip-
ment.
This crane should have a functional ANTI-TWO-
BLOCK and CONTROL LOCK-OUT system. Test daily Keep all personnel away from this machine if it is being
for proper operation. operated near electrical power lines or equipment.
Do not pass loads or boom over ground personnel. Before operating this crane in the vicinity of electrical
power lines or equipment, notify the power utility com-
pany. Obtain positive and absolute assurance that the
Barricade the area where the crane is working and keep power has been turned off.
all unnecessary personnel out of that area. DO NOT
allow personnel to be under the load or boom. This machine is NOT INSULATED. Always consider all
parts of the load and the crane, including the wire rope,
Never pass loads, load handling devices, or the crane hoist cable, pendant cables, and tag lines, as conductors.
boom over people on the ground.
Most overhead power lines ARE NOT insulated. Treat all
overhead power lines as being energized unless you have
Never operate the crane with less than two wraps of wire reliable information to the contrary from the utility com-
rope on the hoist drum. pany or owner.
Never interfere with the proper functioning of opera- The rules in this handbook must be followed at all times,
tional aids or warning devices. even if the electrical power lines or equipment have been
de-energized.
WORK AREA DEFINITION SYSTEM
Crane operation is dangerous when close to an energized
electrical power source. Exercise extreme caution and
You must read and understand the manufacturer’s Opera- prudent judgement. Operate slowly and cautiously when
tor’s Handbook before operating the system. Become in the vicinity of power lines.
familiar with all proper operating procedures and with
the identification of symbol usage. If the load, wire rope, crane boom, or any portion of the
crane contacts or comes too close to an electrical power
Barricade the area where the crane is working and keep source, everyone in, on, and around the crane can be seri-
all personnel out of the selected work area definition. ously injured or killed.
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The safest way to avoid electrocution is to stay away

from electrical power lines and electrical power sources.
You, the operator, are responsible for alerting all person-

nel of dangers associated with electrical power lines and
equipment. The crane is not insulated. Do not allow
unnecessary personnel in the vicinity of the crane while
operating. Permit no one to lean against or touch the
crane. Permit no one, including riggers and load handlers,
to hold the load, load lines, tag lines, or rigging gear.
Even if the crane operator is not affected by an electrical

contact, others in the area may become seriously injured
or killed.
It is not always necessary to contact a power line or Plan ahead and always plan a safe route before traveling
power source to become electrocuted. Electricity, under power lines. Rider poles should be erected on each
depending on magnitude, can arc or jump to any part of side of a crossing to assure sufficient clearance is main-
the load, load line, or crane boom if it comes too close to tained.
an electrical power source. Low voltages can also be dan-
Appoint a reliable and qualified signal person, equipped
gerous.
with a loud signal whistle or horn and voice communica-
tion equipment, to warn the operator when any part of the
Thoroughly read, understand, and abide by all applicable crane or load moves near a power source. This person
federal, state, and local regulations. should have no other duties while the crane is working.
Federal law prohibits the use of cranes closer than 3 m Tag lines should always be made of non-conductive
(10 ft) to power sources up to 50,000 volts and greater materials. Any tag line that is wet or dirty can conduct
distances for higher voltages [29CFR1910.180 and electricity.
29CFR1926.550]. Grove recommends keeping cranes
twice the minimum distance [e.g., 6 m (20 ft)] as speci- DO NOT store materials under power lines or close to
fied by US Department of Labor - Occupational Safety electrical power sources.
and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD DEVICES
SET UP AND OPERATION
The use of insulated links, insulated boom cages/guards,
proximity warning devices, or mechanical limit stops
During crane use, assume that every line is energized does not assure that electrical contact will not occur.
(“hot” or “live”) and take the necessary precautions. Even if codes or regulations require the use of such
devices, failure to follow the rules listed here may result
Set up the crane in a position such that the load, boom, or in serious injury or death. You should be aware that such
any part of the crane and its attachments cannot be devices have limitations and you should follow the rules
moved to within 6 m (20 ft) of electrical power lines or and precautions outlined in this handbook at all times
equipment. This includes the crane boom (fully extended even if the crane is equipped with these devices.
to maximum height, radius, and length) and all attach-
ments (jibs, boom extensions, rigging, loads, etc.). Over- Insulating links installed into the load line afford limited
head lines tend to blow in the wind so allow for lines’ protection from electrocution hazards. Links are limited
movement when determining safe operating distance. in their lifting abilities, insulating properties, and other
properties that affect their performance. Moisture, dust,
A suitable barricade should be erected to physically dirt, oils, and other contaminants can cause a link to con-
restrain the crane and all attachments (including the load) duct electricity. Due to their capacity ratings, some links
from entering into an unsafe distance from electrical are not effective for large cranes and/or high voltages/
power lines or equipment. currents.
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The only protection that may be afforded by an insulated ELECTRICAL CONTACT

link is below the link (electrically downstream), provided
the link has been kept clean, free of contamination, has If the crane should come in contact with an energized
not been scratched or damaged, and is periodically tested power source, you must:
(just before use) for its dielectric integrity.
1. Stay in the crane cab. DON’T PANIC.
Boom cages and boom guards afford limited protection 2. Immediately warn personnel in the vicinity to stay
from electrocution hazards. They are designed to cover away.
only the boom nose and a small portion of the boom. Per-
formance of boom cages and boom guards is limited by 3. Attempt to move the crane away from the contacted
their physical size, insulating characteristics, and operat- power source using the crane’s controls which are
ing environment (e.g. dust, dirt, moisture, etc.). The insu- likely to remain functional.
lating characteristics of these devices can be
compromised if not kept clean, free of contamination, 4. Stay in the crane until the power company has been
and undamaged. contacted and the power source has been de-
energized. NO ONE must attempt to come close to
the crane or load until the power has been turned off.
Proximity sensing and warning devices are available in
different types. Some use boom nose (localized) sensors Only as a last resort should an operator attempt to leave
and others use full boom length sensors. No warning may the crane upon contacting a power source. If it is abso-
be given for components, cables, loads, and other attach- lutely necessary to leave the operator station, JUMP
ments located outside of the sensing area. Much reliance COMPLETELY CLEAR OF THE CRANE. DO NOT
is placed upon you, the operator, in selecting and prop- STEP OFF. Hop away with both feet together. DO NOT
erly setting the sensitivity of these devices. walk or run.
Following any contact with an energized electrical
Never rely solely on a device to protect you and your fel- source, the local, authorized, Grove Worldwide distribu-
low workers from danger. tor must be immediately advised of the incident and con-
sulted on necessary inspections and repairs. Thoroughly
Some variables you must know and understand are: inspect the wire rope and all points of contact on the
crane. Should the distributor not be immediately avail-
able, contact Grove Worldwide Customer Support. The
• Proximity devices are supposed to detect the crane must not be returned to service until it is thor-
existence of electricity and not its quantity or oughly inspected for any evidence of damage and all
magnitude. damaged parts are repaired or replaced as authorized by
Grove Worldwide or your local Grove Worldwide dis-
• Some proximity devices will detect only alternat- tributor.
ing current (AC) and not direct current (DC).
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND EQUIP-
MENT
• Some proximity devices detect radio frequency
(RF) energy and others do not. Never operate the crane during an electrical thunder-
storm.
• Most proximity devices simply provide a signal
(audible, visual, or both) for the operator and this Working in the vicinity of radio frequency transmission
signal must not be ignored. towers and other transmission sources may cause a crane
to become “electrically charged.”
• Sometimes the sensing portion of the proximity
devices becomes confused by complex or differ- When operating cranes equipped with electromagnets
ing arrays of power lines and power sources. you must take additional precautions. Permit no one to
touch the magnet or load. Alert personnel by sounding a
DO NOT depend on grounding. Grounding of a crane warning signal when moving a load. Do not allow the
affords little or no protection from electrical hazards. The cover of the electromagnet power supply to be open dur-
effectiveness of grounding is limited by the size of the ing operation or at any time the electrical system is acti-
(wire) conductor used, the condition of the ground, the vated. Shut down the crane completely and open the
magnitude of the voltage and current present, and numer- magnet controls switch prior to connecting or disconnect-
ous other factors. ing magnet leads. Use only a non-conductive device
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when positioning a load. Lower the magnet to the stow-

ing area and shut off power before leaving the operator’s
cab.
CRUSHING HAZARDS
Carefully follow the procedures in this handbook when

extending or retracting the outriggers. Death or serious
Death or serious injury could result from being crushed injury could result from improper crane set up on outrig-
by moving machinery. gers.
Be sure the outriggers are properly extended, set and the
Clear all personnel from the counterweight and super- crane is level for operation on outriggers.
structure area before removing the counterweight or
rotating the superstructure. All four outrigger beams must be equally extended to the
mid position vertical stripe or fully extended position
Barricade the entire area where the crane is working and before beginning operation.
keep all unnecessary personnel out of the work area.
All four outrigger beam lock pins must be engaged
before operating from the mid-extend position.
Never allow anyone to stand or work on or near the
superstructure while the crane is in operation. Always The operator must select the proper Load Chart and LMI
barricade the tail-swing of the rotating superstructure. program for the outrigger position selected.
Before actuating swing or any other crane function, Only the crane operator shall occupy the crane when
sound the horn and verify that all personnel are clear of traveling or in operation.
rotating and moving parts.
Watch the path of the boom and load when swinging.

Avoid lowering or swinging the boom and load into
ground personnel, equipment, or other objects.
Always be aware of your working environment during

operation of the crane. Avoid contacting any part of the
crane with external objects.
You must always be aware of everything around the

crane while lifting or traveling. If you are unable to
clearly see in the direction of motion, you must post a
look out or signal person before moving the crane or
making a lift. Sound the horn to warn personnel.
Clear all personnel from the outrigger area before extend- Death or serious injury could result from being crushed
ing or retracting the outriggers. by revolving tires.
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PERSONNEL HANDLING percent of the rated capacity for the radius and
configuration of the crane.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers issued a
new American National Standard entitled, Personnel • The crane is uniformly level within one percent
Lifting Systems, ASME B30.23-1998. This standard pro- of level grade and located on a firm footing.
Cranes with outriggers shall have them all fully
vides, "lifting and lowering of personnel using ASME deployed following manufacturer's specifica-
B30 Standard hoisting equipment shall be undertaken tions.
only in circumstances when it is not possible to accom-
• The crane's Operator's And Safety Handbook and
plish the task by less hazardous means. Unless all of the other operating manuals are inside the crane's
applicable requirements of this volume are met, the lift- cab, readily accessible to the Operator.
ing or lowering of personnel using ASME B30 Standard
equipment is prohibited." This new standard is consistent • The platform meets the requirements as pre-
scribed by applicable standards and regulations.
with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for Con- • For wire rope suspended platforms, the crane is
struction that state, in 29CFRI926.550(g)(2): "General equipped with a hook that can be closed and
requirements. The use of a crane or derrick to hoist locked, eliminating the throat opening.
employees on a personnel platform is prohibited, except • The platform is properly attached and secure.
when the erection, use, and dismantling of conventional
To avoid death or serious injury:
means of reaching the worksite, such as a personnel
hoist, ladder, stairway, aerial lift, elevating work plat-
form or scaffold, would be more hazardous or is not pos- NEVER use this crane for bungee jumping or any form
sible because of structural design or worksite of amusement or sport.
conditions." Additional requirements for crane opera-
tions are stated in ASME B30.5, Mobile And Locomo- NEVER permit anyone to ride loads, hooks, slings or
tive Cranes, and in OSHA regulations 29CFRI910.180 other rigging for any reason.
for General Industry and 29CFRI926.550 for Construc-
tion. NEVER get on or off a moving crane.
Use of a Grove crane to handle personnel is acceptable NEVER allow anyone other than the operator to be on
provided: this crane while the machine is operating or traveling.
• The requirements of the applicable national, state Grove Worldwide continues to recommend that cranes be
and local regulations and safety codes are met. properly maintained, regularly inspected and repaired as
necessary. Grove reminds crane owners to ensure that all
• A determination has been made that use of a safety decals are in place and legible. Grove continues to
crane to handle personnel is the least hazardous urge Grove crane owners to upgrade their cranes with
means to perform the work. load moment indicator (LMI) and control lever lockout
systems for all lifting operations.
• The crane operator shall be qualified to operate
the specific type of hoisting equipment used in
the personnel lift. The following standards and regulations are available by
mail at the following addresses:
• The crane operator and occupants have been
instructed in the recognized hazards of personnel • ASME (formerly ANSI) B30 Series American
platform lifts. National Safety Standards For Cableways,
Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, And
• The crane is in proper working order. Slings; ASME B30.5, Mobile And Locomotive
Cranes, and ASME B30.23, Personnel Lifting
• The crane is equipped with a functional anti-two Systems, are available by mail from the ASME,
block device. 22 Law Drive, Fairfield, New Jersey, 0700-2900
• The crane's load capacity chart is affixed inside • US DOL/OSHA Rules and Regulations are
the crane's cab, readily accessible to the Opera- available by mail from the Superintendent of
tor. The total weight of the loaded personnel plat- Documents, PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA,
form and related rigging shall not exceed 50 15250-7954.
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TRAVEL OPERATION Keep the crane properly maintained and adjusted at all
times. Shut down the crane while making repairs or
Strictly adhere to the guidelines and restrictions in the adjustments.
Load Chart for pick and carry operations.
Always perform a function check after repairs have been
When traveling, the boom should be completely retracted made to ensure proper operation. Load tests should be
and lowered to the travel position and the turntable pin performed when structural or lifting members are
swing lock should be engaged. involved.
Follow all applicable safety precautions in this handbook

When driving machine, ensure the cab is level.
when performing crane maintenance as well as crane
operations.
Secure the hook block and other items before moving the
crane. Before crane use:
Watch clearances when traveling. Do not take a chance • Conduct a visual inspection for cracked welds,
of running into overhead or side obstructions. damaged components, loose pin/bolt, and wire
connections. Any item or component that is
When moving in tight quarters, post a signal person to found to be loose or damaged (broken, chipped,
help guard against collisions or bumping structures. cracked, worn-through, etc.) must be repaired or
replaced.
Before traveling a crane, check suitability of proposed
route with regard to crane height, width, and length. • Check for proper functioning of all controls and
operator aids (e.g. LMI).
Never back up without the aid of a signal person to verify • Check all braking (e.g. wheel, hoist, and swing
the area behind the crane is clear of obstructions and/or brakes) and holding devices before operation.
personnel.
Keep the crane clean at all times, free of mud, dirt, and
grease. Dirty equipment introduces hazards, wears-out
On cranes equipped with air-operated brakes, do not
faster, and makes proper maintenance difficult. Cleaning
attempt to move the crane until brake system air pressure
solutions used should be non-flammable, non-toxic and
is at operating level.
appropriate for the job.
Check load limit of bridges. Before traveling across ROUTINE MAINTENANCE and INSPECTION of this
bridges, ensure they will carry a load greater than the crane must be performed by a qualified person(s) accord-
crane’s weight. ing to the recommendations in the Grove Worldwide
Crane Maintenance and Inspection Manual. Any ques-
If it is necessary to take the crane on a road or highway, tions regarding procedures and specifications should be
check state and local restrictions and regulations. directed to the your local, authorized Grove Worldwide
Distributor.
Drive carefully and avoid speeding.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
Stay alert at the wheel.
Service and repairs to the crane must only be performed
When parking on a grade, apply the parking brake and by a qualified person. All service and repairs must be
chock the wheels. performed in accordance with manufacturer’s recom-
mendations, this handbook, and the service manual for
this machine. All replacement parts must be Grove
MAINTENANCE approved.
The crane must be inspected prior to use on each work Any modification, alteration, or change to a crane which
shift. The owner, user, and operator must ensure that rou- affects its original design and is not authorized and
tine maintenance and lubrication are being dutifully per- approved by Grove Worldwide is STRICTLY PROHIB-
formed. NEVER operate a damaged or poorly maintained ITED. Such action invalidates all warranties and makes
crane. the owner/user liable for any resultant accidents.
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Before performing any maintenance, service or repairs on TIRES

the crane:
Inspect the tires for nicks, cuts, embedded material, and
• The boom should be fully retracted and lowered abnormal wear.
and the load placed on the ground.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the battery. Ensure all lug nuts are properly torqued.
• Controls should be properly tagged. Never oper- Ensure pneumatic tires are inflated to the proper pressure
ate the crane if it is TAGGED-OUT nor attempt (refer to the Load Chart Book in the crane cab). When
to do so until it is restored to proper operating inflating tires, use a tire gauge, clip-on inflator, and
condition and all tags have been removed by the extension hose which will permit standing clear of the
person(s) who installed them. tire while inflating.
Recognize and avoid pinch-points while performing WIRE ROPE

maintenance. Stay clear of sheave wheels and holes in
crane booms.
Use ONLY the wire rope specified by Grove Worldwide
as indicated on the crane’s load capacity chart. Substitu-
After maintenance or repairs: tion of an alternate wire rope may require the use of a dif-
ferent permissible line pull and, therefore, require
• Replace all guards and covers that have been different reeving.
removed.
Always make daily inspections of the wire rope, keeping
• Remove all tags, connect the battery, and per- in mind that all wire rope will eventually deteriorate to a
form a function check of all operating controls. point where it is no longer usable. Wire rope shall be
taken out of service when any of the following conditions
• Perform load tests when a structural or lifting exist:
member is involved in a repair.
1. For rotation-resistant running ropes-more than two
LUBRICATION
(2) broken wires in a length of rope equal to six (6)
times the rope diameter, or more than four (4)
The crane must be lubricated according to the factory broken wires in a length of rope equal to thirty (30)
recommendations for lubrication points, time intervals, times the rope diameter.
and types. Lubricate at more frequent intervals when
working under severe conditions.
2. For running ropes other than rotation resistant-six
(6) broken wires in one rope lay or three (3) broken
Exercise care when servicing the hydraulic system of the wires in one strand.
crane, as pressurized hydraulic oil can cause serious
injury. The following precautions must be taken when
3. One valley break where the wire fractures between
servicing the hydraulic system: strands in a running rope is cause for removal.
1. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations when

adding oil to the system. Mixing the wrong fluids 4. Abrasion of the rope resulting in wear of the
individual outside wires of 1/3 of the original wire
could destroy seals, causing machine failure. diameter.
2. Be certain all lines, components, and fittings are
tight before resuming operation. 5. Any kinking, bird caging, crushing, corrosion, or
other damage resulting in distortion of the rope
3. When checking for suspected leaks, use a piece of structure.
wood or cardboard and wear appropriate personal
protective equipment. 6. Rope that has been in contact with a live power line
or has been used as a ground in an electric circuit
4. Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommended (eg. welding) may have wires that are fused or
relief valve settings. annealed and must be removed from service.
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7. In standing ropes, more than three (3) breaks in one Never overload or shock load a wire rope. Lubricate the
rope lay in sections beyond the end connection or wire rope periodically as the lubricant becomes depleted.
more than two (2) broken wires at an end
connection.
8. Core deterioration is usually observed as a rapid

reduction in rope diameter and is cause for
immediate removal of the rope.
Refuse to work with worn or damaged wire rope.
When installing and inspecting wire ropes and attach-

ments, keep all parts of your body and clothing away
from rotating hoist drums and all rotating sheaves. Inspect the boom nose and hook block sheaves for wear.
Damaged sheaves cause rapid deterioration of wire rope.
Never handle the wire rope with bare hands. To attain maximum wire rope life and minimize hook
block rotation, it is recommended that even numbers of
Periodic rope inspection records are required by law. parts-of-line be used in multiple-part reeving whenever
Make sure these records have been reviewed and are up possible.
to date.
If applicable to your crane, the use of nylon (nylatron)
sheaves, as compared with metallic sheaves, may change
When installing a new rope: the replacement criteria of rotation-resistant wire rope.
• Follow proper instructions for removing rope NOTE

from a reel.
If applicable to your crane, the use of cast
nylon (nylatron) sheaves, as compared
• Apply back tension to the storage/payoff reel of with steel sheaves, will substantially
the new rope to insure tight, even spooling onto increase the service life of wire rope.
the hoist drum. However, conventional rope retirement
criteria based only upon visible wire
breaks may prove inadequate in predict-
• Operate the new rope - first through several
ing rope failure. The user of cast nylon
cycles at light load and then through several sheaves is therefore cautioned that a
cycles at intermediate load to allow the rope to retirement criteria should be established
adjust to operating conditions. based upon the user’s experience and the
demands of his application.
When using a wedge socket:
BATTERIES
• Always inspect socket, wedge, and pin for cor-
rect size and condition. Battery electrolyte must not be allowed to contact the
skin or eyes. If this occurs, flush the contacted area with
water and consult a doctor immediately.
• Do not use parts that are damaged, cracked, or
modified. When checking and maintaining batteries exercise the
following procedures and precautions:
• Assemble the wedge socket with live end of rope
aligned with the centerline of pin and assure • Disconnect the batteries.
proper length of tail (dead end) protrudes beyond
the socket. • Wear safety glasses when servicing batteries.
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• Do not short across the battery posts to check Do not use the top of the boom as a walkway.
charge. Short circuit, spark, or flame could cause
battery explosion. Do not step on the outrigger beams or outrigger pads
(floats) to enter or exit the crane.
• Maintain battery electrolyte at the proper level.
Check the electrolyte with a flashlight. Wear shoes with a highly slip-resistant sole material.
Clean any mud or debris from shoes before entering the
• If applicable to your crane, check battery test crane cab or climbing onto the crane superstructure.
indicator on maintenance-free batteries. Excessive dirt and debris on the hand-holds, access steps,
or walking/working surfaces could cause a slipping acci-
• Do not break a live circuit at the battery terminal.
dent. A shoe that is not clean might slip off a control
Disconnect the ground battery cable first when
pedal during operation.
removing a battery and connect it last when
installing a battery.
Do not make modifications or additions to the crane’s
• Check battery condition only with proper test access system that have not been evaluated and approved
equipment. Batteries shall not be charged except by Grove Worldwide.
in an open, well-ventilated area that is free of
flame, smoking, sparks, and fire. JOB PREPARATION
ENGINE You must inspect the crane prior to your work shift -
checking for cracked welds, damaged components, and
Be careful when checking the engine coolant level. The evidence of improper maintenance (consult Grove
fluid may be hot and under pressure. Shut down the Worldwide Maintenance and Inspection Manual).
engine and allow the radiator time to cool before remov-
ing the radiator cap.
You must ensure that the crane is properly equipped
including access steps, covers, doors, guards, and con-
Shut down the engine and disconnect the battery before
performing maintenance. If unable to do so for the task trols.
required, keep hands clear of the engine fan and other
moving parts while performing maintenance. You must ensure that the outriggers are properly
extended and set before performing any lifting opera-
Be careful of hot surfaces and hot fluids when perform- tions. On models equipped with outriggers that can be
ing maintenance on or around the engine. pinned at the mid-extend position, the outriggers must
also be pinned when operating from the mid-extend posi-
tion.
WORK PRACTICES
Wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equip-
CRANE ACCESS
ment whether or not required by local or job regulations.
Be prepared for the work day.
You must take every precaution to ensure you do not slip
and/or fall off the crane. Falling from any elevation could
result in serious injury or death. Before entering the cab, you must be THOROUGHLY
familiar with the planned route of travel and area of oper-
Never exit or enter the crane cab or deck by any other ation, including surface conditions and the presence of
means than the access system(s) provided (i.e., steps and overhead obstructions and power lines.
grab handles).
Always keep the crane clean, free of dirt, debris, and
If necessary, use a ladder or aerial work platform to grease.
access the boom nose.
Fuel the crane ONLY with the engine turned off. Do not
Do not step on surfaces on the crane that are not smoke while fueling the crane. Do not store flammable
approved or suitable for walking and working. All walk-
ing and working surfaces on the crane should be clean, materials on the crane or in the operator’s cab.
dry, slip-resistant, and have adequate supporting capac-
ity. Do not walk on a surface if slip-resistant material is Follow standard safety precautions when refueling.
missing or excessively worn. FUEL IT SAFELY.
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Be familiar with the location and use of the nearest fire

extinguisher.
Cold weather requires special starting procedures, use of

built-in starting aids, if provided, and ample time for
hydraulic oil to warm-up. Keep the crane free of ice and
snow.
WORKING
Never operate the crane when darkness, fog, or other vis-

ibility restrictions make operation unsafe. Never operate
a crane in thunderstorms or high winds.
Keep unauthorized personnel clear of the working area

during operation.
Operate the crane only from the operator’s seat. Do not

reach in a window or door to operate any controls.
Operate the crane slowly and cautiously, looking care-

fully in the direction of movement.
“Stunt” driving and “horse-play” are strictly prohibited.

Never allow anyone to hitch a ride or get on or off a mov- Be sure the rigging is adequate before lifting. Use tag
ing crane. lines when possible to position and restrain loads. Per-
sonnel using tag lines should be on the ground.
A good practice is to make a “dry run” without a load Be sure good rigging practices are being used. Refuse to
before making the first lift. Become familiar with all fac- use any poorly maintained or damaged equipment. Never
tors peculiar to the job site. wrap the hoist cable around a load.
LIFTING
Ensure the wire rope is properly routed on the hook block
and boom nose and that all rope guards are in place. Check the hoist brake by raising the load a few inches,
stopping the hoist and holding the load. Be sure the hoist
USE ENOUGH PARTS OF LINE FOR ALL LIFTS brake is working correctly before continuing the lift.
AND CHECK ALL LINES, SLINGS, AND CHAINS
FOR CORRECT ATTACHMENT. To obtain maximum When lowering a load always slow down the load’s
lifting capacities, the hook block must be set up with descent before stopping the hoist. Do not attempt to
change speeds on multiple-speed hoists while the hoist is
enough parts of line. NO LESS THAN TWO WRAPS of
in motion.
wire rope should remain on the hoist drum. When slings,
ties, hooks, etc., are used, make certain they are correctly LIFT ONE LOAD AT A TIME. Do not lift two or more
positioned and secured before raising or lowering the separately rigged loads at one time, even if the loads are
loads. within the crane’s rated capacity.
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Never leave the crane with a load suspended. Should it hooks are correctly placed and secured before raising or
become necessary to leave the crane, lower the load to lowering the load.
the ground and stop the engine before leaving the cab.
Use tag lines (as appropriate) for positioning and
Remember - all rigging equipment must be considered as restraining loads. Check the load slings before lifting.
part of the load. Lifting capacities vary with working
areas. Permissible working areas are posted in the crane Be sure everyone is clear of the crane and work area
cab. When swinging from one working area to another, before making any lifts.
ensure load chart capacities are not exceeded. Know your
crane! Never swing over personnel, regardless of whether load
is suspended from or attached to the boom.
Never swing or lower the boom into the carrier cab.
Be sure the load is well secured and attached to the hook
with rigging of proper size and in good condition.
Stop the hook block from swinging when unhooking a
load.
Use only slings or other rigging devices rated for the job
and use them properly. Never wrap the hoist cable around
Swinging rapidly can cause the load to swing out and a load.
increase the load radius. Swing the load slowly. Swing
with caution and keep the load lines vertical. Check all tackle, hardware, and slings before use. Refuse
to use faulty equipment.
Look before swinging your crane. Even though the origi-
nal setup may have been checked, situations do change. Never work the crane when darkness, fog, or other visi-
bility restrictions make such operations unsafe.
Keep everyone away from suspended loads. Allow no
one to walk under a load. Ensure that all slings, ties, and HAND SIGNALS
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A qualified signal person shall be used at all times when: SHUT-DOWN

Never leave the crane with a load suspended. Lower the
• Working in the vicinity of power lines. load to the ground before shutting down the crane.
• The crane operator cannot clearly see the load at Use the following steps when shutting down the crane:
all times.
• Engage the parking brake.
• Moving the crane in an area or direction in which • Fully retract and lower the boom.
the operator cannot clearly see the path of travel.
• Engage the pin swing lock or 360 degree swing
At all times use standardized hand signals - previously lock.
agreed upon and completely understood by the operator
and signal person. • Place controls in neutral position.
• Shut down the engine and remove the ignition
If communication with the signal person is lost, crane key.
movement must be stopped until communications are
restored. • Chock the wheels.
• Lock the operator’s cab and install vandal
Keep your attention focused on the crane’s operation. If guards, if used.
for some reason you must look in another direction, stop
all crane movement first. In cold weather, never park the crane where the tires can
become frozen to the ground.
When vision is obscured, use and follow the directions of BOOM EXTENSION/JIB
a single qualified signal person.
Obey a signal to stop from anyone.
TRANSPORTING THE CRANE
When loading or unloading the crane on a trailer or rail-

road car, use a ramp capable of supporting the weight of
the crane.
Ensure the crane is adequately secured to the transporting

vehicle.
If it is necessary to take the crane on a road or highway,

first check state and local restrictions and regulations.
Check load limits of bridges on the travel route and

ensure they are greater than the combined weight of the
crane and transporting vehicle.
Always drive the crane carefully, obeying speed limits

and highway regulations. Keep lights on and use traffic To avoid death or serious injury, follow proper proce-
warning flags and signs and front and rear flag vehicles dures during erection, stowage, and use of the boom
as applicable. extension/jib.
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Install and secure all pins properly. COLD WEATHER OPERATION

Control movement of boom extension/jib at all times. Cold weather operation requires additional caution on the
part of the operator.
Do not remove right side boom nose pins unless boom
extension is properly pinned and secured on front and/or Check operating procedures for cold weather starting.
rear stowage brackets.
Don’t touch metal surfaces that could freeze you to them.
Do not remove all the pins from both front and rear stow-
age brackets unless the boom extension is pinned to the Clean the crane of all ice and snow.
right side of the boom nose.
Allow ample time for hydraulic oil to warm up.
See the appropriate section of this handbook for the
proper boom extension/jib erection and stowage proce- In freezing weather, park the crane in an area where it
dure. cannot become frozen to the ground. The drive line can
be damaged when attempting to free a frozen crane.
Properly inspect, maintain, and adjust boom extension/jib
and mounting. If applicable to your crane, frequently check all air tanks
for water in freezing weather.
Sling jib sections from the main chords or the end fit-
tings.
If applicable to your crane, always handle propane tanks
When assembling and disassembling jib sections, use according to the supplier’s instructions.
blocking to adequately support each section and to pro-
vide proper alignment. Never store flammable materials on the crane.
Stay outside of jib sections and lattice work. If cold weather starting aids are provided on your crane,
use them. The use of aerosol spray or other types of start-
Watch for falling or flying pins when they are being ing fluids containing ether/volatiles can cause explosions
removed. or fire.
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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON HYDRAULIC If a load and the boom is allowed to remain stationary for
CYLINDERS a period of time and the ambient temperature is cooler
than the trapped oil temperature, the trapped oil in the
cylinders will cool. The load will lower as the telescope
Hydraulic oil expands when heated and contracts when cylinder(s) retracts allowing the boom to come in. Also,
cooled. This is a natural phenomena that happens to all the boom angle will decrease as the lift cylinder(s)
liquids. The coefficient of expansion for API Group 1 retracts causing an increase in radius and a decrease in
hydraulic oil is approximately 0.00043 cubic inches per load height.
cubic inch of volume for 1°F of temperature change.
Thermal contraction will allow a cylinder to retract as This situation will also occur in reverse. If a crane is set
the hydraulic fluid which is trapped in the cylinder up in the morning with cool oil and the daytime ambient
cools. The change in the length of a cylinder is propor- temperature heats the oil, the cylinders will extend in
tional to the extended length of the cylinder and to the similar proportions.
change in temperature of the oil in the cylinder. For
example, a cylinder extended 25 feet in which the oil The chart below has been prepared to assist you in deter-
cools 60°F would retract approximately 7 3/4 inches (see mining the approximate amount of retraction/extension
chart below). A cylinder extended 5 feet in which the oil
that may be expected from a hydraulic cylinder as a result
cools 60°F would only retract approximately 1 1/2
of change in the temperature of the hydraulic oil inside
inches. The rate at which the oil cools depends on many
factors and will be more noticeable with a larger differ- the cylinder. The chart is for dry rod cylinders. If the cyl-
ence in oil temperature verses the ambient temperature. inder rod is filled with hydraulic oil, the contraction rate
is somewhat greater.
Thermal contraction coupled with improper lubrication NOTE
or improper wear pad adjustments may, under certain
conditions, cause a “stick-slip” condition in the boom. Operators and service personnel must be
This “stick-slip” condition could result in the load not aware that load movement, as a result of
moving smoothly. Proper boom lubrication and wear pad this phenomena, can be easily mistaken
as leaking cylinder seals or faulty holding
adjustment is important to permit the boom sections to
valves. If leaking seals or faulty holding
slide freely. Slow movement, of the boom may be unde- valves are suspected to be the problem,
tected by the operator unless a load is suspended for a refer to Service Bulletin 98-036 dealing
long period of time. with testing telescope cylinders.
BOOM DRIFT CHART (Cylinder length change in inches)

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Coeff. = 0.00043 (in /in / °F)
STROKE Temperature Change (°F)
(FT.) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
5 0.26 0.52 0.77 1.03 1.29 1.55 1.81 2.06 2.32 2.58
10 0.52 1.03 1.55 2.06 2.58 3.10 3.61 4.13 4.64 5.16
15 0.77 1.55 2.32 3.10 3.87 4.64 5.42 6.19 6.97 7.74
20 1.03 2.06 3.10 4.13 5.16 6.19 7.22 8.26 9.29 10.32
25 1.29 2.58 3.87 5.16 6.45 7.74 9.03 10.32 11.61 12.90
30 1.55 3.10 4.64 6.19 7.74 9.29 10.84 12.38 13.93 15.48
35 1.81 3.61 5.42 7.22 9.03 10.84 12.64 14.45 16.25 18.06
40 2.06 4.13 6.19 8.26 10.32 12.38 14.45 16.51 18.58 20.64
45 2.32 4.64 6.97 9.29 11.61 13.93 16.25 18.58 20.90 23.22
50 2.58 5.16 7.74 10.32 12.90 15.48 18.06 20.64 23.22 25.80
55 2.84 5.68 8.51 11.35 14.19 17.03 19.87 22.70 25.54 28.38
60 3.10 6.19 9.29 12.38 15.48 18.58 21.67 24.77 27.86 30.96
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Length change in inches = Stroke (Ft.) X Temperature Change ( °F) X Coeff. (in /in / °F) X 12 in/ft
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RT600E CAB CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
SECTION 3
CAB CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
NOTE TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The following paragraphs describe all The transmission oil temperature (TRANS TEMP)
the available (standard and optional; gauge (3) is located in the center of the front console
some machines may not be equipped to the left of the steering column. The gauge indi-
with the optional controls shown) cates the transmission oil temperature on a dual
controls and indicators located in the scale calibrated from 60 to 160°C and 140 to 320°F.
cab. The numbers in ( ) represent the The gauge receives a signal from a temperature
index number from the figure titled sending unit in the oil line at the torque converter.
Cab Controls and Indicators.
FUEL GAUGE
NOTE
The fuel (FUEL) gauge (4) is located in the center of
the front console. The gauge indicates the quantity
All rocker switches contain one or of fuel in the fuel tank and has a scale calibrated
two LED lighted slots in the switch for from zero [0] to 4/4. The fuel gauge receives a signal
illumination. In addition, all but the from a sending unit in the fuel tank.
outrigger and rear steer switches con-
tain a LED lighted square to indicate VOLTMETER
when the switch/function is activated.
The voltmeter (BATTERY) gauge (5) is located in
ENGINE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS the center of the front console. The voltmeter indi-
cates the voltage being supplied to or from the bat-
tery and has a scale of 10 to 16 volts.
HAND THROTTLE LOCK CONTROL
IGNITION SWITCH
The (THROTTLE) lock control (1) is located on the
lower right of the front console. The throttle lock is The (IGNITION) switch (6) is located at the bottom
mechanically connected to the foot throttle and pro- of the front console, to the right of the steering col-
vides the operator with a means of maintaining a umn. The switch is key-operated and has four posi-
specified engine rpm for crane operation. To use the tions: ACC [3], OFF [0], RUN [1], and START [2].
throttle lock, depress the foot throttle to obtain the In the OFF position, all electrical power is off except
desired engine rpm, push the button on the throttle for the lights controlled by the HEADLIGHTS
lock control knob and pull out on the knob. When switch, boom flood lights, spotlights, turn/hazard/
pressure is felt, release the button and turn the collar stop lights, backup lights and alarm, and work lights.
in a clockwise direction to lock the throttle at the Positioning the switch to ACC energizes all electri-
desired rpm. To release the throttle, rotate the collar cal components except for the engine fuel solenoid
counterclockwise, depress the button and push in on valve and start solenoid. Positioning the switch to
the cable. RUN is the same as ACC, except the engine fuel
solenoid valve hold coil becomes energized. Posi-
tioning the switch to START energizes the start
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE relay, which in turn energizes the cranking motor
solenoid and cranks the engine for starting. Also the
fuel relay is energized, which in turn energizes the
The engine oil pressure (OIL PRESS) gauge (2) is pull-in coil of the fuel solenoid and the optional auto
located in the center of the front console. The gauge cold start solenoid if the temperature is below 0°C
indicates the engine oil pressure on a dual scale cali- (32°F). The switch is spring returned from START
brated from zero [0] to 690 kPa and zero [0] to 100 to RUN. To shut down the engine, position the
psi. The gauge receives a signal from an oil pressure switch to OFF, which will close the fuel solenoid
sending unit on the engine. valve.
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CAB CONTROLS AND INDICATORS RT600E
25 19 47 26
46
57
56
40
9
34
12
58
29
38
35 20
55
14 20
18
13 17 30
51
53
54
16
39
45
Cab Controls and Indicators (Sheet 1 of 2)
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49 7
22 36 32 4 2 27 10
50 23 31
37 33 8 11
52
59
6209
6
41 3 1 44
43 28 42 5
21 48 24
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1. Hand Throttle Lock Control 31. Load Moment Indicating (LMI) Control Panel
2. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 32. Headlights Switch
3. Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge 33. Work Light Switch
4. Fuel Gauge 34. Cab Circulating Fan
5. Voltmeter 35. Horn
6. Ignition Switch 36. Hazard Lights Switch
7. Tachometer 37. Boom Light Switch
8. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 38. Turn Signal Lever and Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
9. Foot Throttle Pedal 39. Cab Dome Light
10. Drivetrain Distress Indicator 40. Bubble Level Indicator
11. Crane Function Switch 41. Air Conditioning Control Switch (Optional)
12. Transmission Shift Lever 42. Heat Control Knob
13. Telescope or Auxiliary Hoist Control Lever 43. Fan Control Switch
14. Swing Control Lever 44. Defroster Switch
15. Rear Steer Control Switch 45. Fire Extinguisher
16. Auxiliary Hoist Switch (Optional) 46. Defroster Fan
17. Boom Lift Control Lever 47. Windshield Wiper
18. Main Hoist Control Lever 48. Differential Lock Control Switch (Optional)
19. Telescope Control Foot Pedal (Optional) 49. Turn Signal Indicators
20. Hoist Rotation Indicators 50. Rear Wheels Not Centered Indicator
21. Transmission Range Selector Switch 51. Hydraulic Boost Switch
22. Outrigger Selector Panel 52. 3rd Wrap Indicator (Optional w/CE)
23. Outrigger Extension/Retraction Switch 53. Main Hoist Speed Selector Switch
24. Swing Brake Control Switch 54. Auxiliary Hoist Speed Selector Switch
25. Swing Brake Pedal 55. 12vdc Accessory Outlet
26. Brake Foot Pedal 56. Spotlight
27. Low Brake Pressure Indicator 57. Worklight
28. Park Brake Control Switch 58. Circuit Breaker Panel
29. Pin Swing Lock Control (Pin Type) 59. Wait-To-Start Indicator
30. 360 Degree Swing Lock Control (Positive Lock Type)
Cab Controls and Indicators (Sheet 2 of 2)
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TACHOMETER prevented. When the switch is in the ON position, the red

LED square in the switch will be illuminated.
The tachometer (7) is located in the center of the
front console. The tachometer registers engine rpm TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER
and is calibrated in rpm x 100 with a range of zero
[0] to 30. The tachometer receives a signal from a The transmission shift lever (12) is located on the
sending unit on the engine and does not utilize the right side of the steering column. The control lever
machine’s 12 volt electrical system. operates the transmission selector valve electrically.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Positioning the lever up actuates forward and posi-
tioning the lever down actuates reverse. When the
The engine coolant temperature (WATER TEMP) lever is in neutral, it rests in a detent. To move the
gauge (8) is located in the center of the front con- lever up or down, pull back on the lever first. To
sole. The gauge indicates the engine coolant temper- shift the transmission to forward first thru sixth gear,
ature on a dual scale calibrated from 38 to 138°C rotate the knob to the small 1 thru 6. To shift the
and 100 to 280°F. The gauge receives a signal from a transmission to reverse first thru third, rotate the
temperature sending unit in the engine cooling sys- knob to the large 1 thru 3.
tem.
TELESCOPE OR AUXILIARY HOIST CONTROL
FOOT THROTTLE PEDAL LEVER
The foot throttle pedal (9) is the right most pedal on The telescope or auxiliary hoist (TELE or AUX)
the cab floor. Depressing the pedal actuates a control lever (13) is located on the left armrest. The
hydraulic valve that positions a throttle cylinder lever controls the telescope functions when the
attached to the engine throttle control. crane is not equipped with an auxiliary hoist. Posi-
tioning the lever forward actuates the control valve
DRIVETRAIN DISTRESS INDICATOR to telescope the boom out and pulling the lever back
actuates the boom to telescope in. When equipped
The DRIVETRAIN DISTRESS indicator (10) is with an auxiliary hoist, the lever controls auxiliary
located at the top of the front console on the indica- hoist functions and telescope functions are con-
tor light alert display. The indicator is a red light that trolled through a foot pedal (19). Positioning the
will illuminate if the engine oil pressure, coolant lever forward actuates the control valve to let out the
temperature, or transmission oil temperature hoist cable and pulling the lever back reels the cable
becomes abnormal. To determine which system is in.
abnormal, observe the appropriate gauge. In addition
to the indicator, a warning buzzer is also energized. SWING CONTROL LEVER
HOURMETER (NOT SHOWN) The SWING control lever (14), located on the left
armrest, controls the swing function. The lever,
The hourmeter is located on the left side of the when positioned forward (rotates the turntable
engine hood, in between the air intake filter and the clockwise) or back (rotates the turntable counter-
muffler. The hourmeter is used to register hours of clockwise), actuates a control valve through hydrau-
engine operation. lic pilot pressure to provide 360 degree continuous
rotation in the desired direction.
CRANE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
REAR STEER CONTROL SWITCH
CRANE FUNCTION POWER SWITCH
The REAR STEER control switch (15) is a three-
The CRANE FUNCTION power switch (11) is located position, spring centered to off, rocker switch,
on the right side of the front console. This two-position located on the left side of the front console. Position-
(ON/OFF) rocker switch permits the operator to discon- ing the switch to the right (R) actuates a control
nect power from the crane functions controlled by the valve to turn the rear wheels to the left, causing the
hydraulic remote controllers on the armrests. Positioning crane to turn to the right. Positioning the switch to
the switch to OFF prevents inadvertent operation of func- the left (L) actuates a control valve to turn the rear
tions due to bumping the controllers while roading or any wheels to the right, causing the crane to turn to the
other operation. With the switch in the OFF position, left. Releasing the switch allows it to spring return to
operation of hydraulic boost and high speed hoist is also the center off position.
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AUXILIARY HOIST SWITCH (OPTIONAL) OUTRIGGER SELECTOR PANEL
The auxiliary hoist (AUX HOIST) rocker switch NOTE

(16) is located on the left armrest. The auxiliary
hoist switch must be in the ON position before the The hydraulic boost switch must be
auxiliary hoist can be operated. Positioning this positioned to LOW to function the
switch to OFF prevents the operator from acciden- outriggers.
tally activating the auxiliary hoist. With the switch
in the ON position, the amber LED square in the
switch will be illuminated. The outrigger selector panel (22) is located on the
left side of the front console. There are four three-
BOOM LIFT CONTROL LEVER position, spring centered to off rocker switches on
the panel. These switches, in conjunction with the
The boom LIFT control lever (17) is located on the OUTRIGGER Extension/Retraction switch, pro-
right armrest. The lever, when positioned forward vide control of all four outrigger extension and sta-
(lowers the boom) or back (raises the boom), actu- bilizer cylinders. Positioning any one of the
ates the control valve through hydraulic pilot pres- EXTENSIONS or STABILIZERS switches so that
sure to raise or lower the boom. the desired component is selected, energizes the
solenoid valve for the selected component. When
MAIN HOIST CONTROL LEVER the OUTRIGGER Extension/Retraction switch is
positioned to EXTEND or RETRACT, the selected
The MAIN HOIST control lever (18) is located on component moves in the selected direction.
the right armrest. The lever, when positioned for-
ward (lowers the cable) or back (raises the cable), OUTRIGGERS EXTEND/RETRACT SWITCH
actuates the control valve through hydraulic pilot
pressure to raise or lower the main hoist cable. The OUTRIGGERS EXTEND/RETRACT switch
(23) is located on the top right of the front console.
TELESCOPE CONTROL FOOT PEDAL (OPTIONAL) The switch is a three-position, spring centered to off
rocker switch. It has two placarded positions,
The telescope control foot pedal (19), supplied when EXTEND and RETRACT, and is used in conjunc-
the crane is equipped with an auxiliary hoist, is tion with the switches on the outrigger selector panel
located on the left side of the cab floor. Pushing for- to control the operation of the stabilizer and exten-
ward on the top of the pedal will extend the boom sion cylinders. After positioning the switch on the
and pushing down on the bottom of the pedal will outrigger selector panel, positioning the OUTRIG-
retract the boom. GER Extend/Retract switch to EXTEND or
RETRACT energizes the control solenoid to allow
HOIST ROTATION INDICATORS hydraulic fluid to flow through the control solenoid
valve and the individual solenoid valve to move the
selected component in the selected direction.
The hoist rotation indicators (20) are located on top
of each hoist control lever. The indicators are elec- SWING BRAKE CONTROL SWITCH
tronically driven by a signal from an electronic
transmitter and sensor attached to each hoist. A The SWING BRAKE control switch (24) is located
pulating signal is sensed by the operator’s thumb on the left side of the front console. This two-posi-
during hoist operation. tion rocker switch (ON/OFF) is used to control a
hydraulic valve that directs a regulated flow of pres-
TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR SWITCH sure to and from the swing brake. Positioning the
switch to ON will apply the swing brake and posi-
tioning the switch to OFF will release the swing
The transmission range selector (DRIVE AXLE) brake. When the switch is in the ON position, the
switch (21) is located on the left side of the front square red LED in the switch is illuminated. The
console. This two-position rocker switch is plac- switch is guarded to prevent accidental activation.
arded 2WD and 4WD. The switch controls a sole-
noid valve that operates the axle disconnect cylinder SWING BRAKE PEDAL
on the transmission. When the switch is in the 4WD
position, the square amber LED on the switch is illu- The swing brake pedal (25) is located on the left side
minated. of the cab floor. The swing brake pedal is used to
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actuate the swing brake to slow or stop swing 360 DEGREE SWING LOCK CONTROL (POSITIVE
motion. Braking is proportional to pedal depression. LOCK TYPE) (OPTIONAL)
With the pedal not depressed and the swing brake
control valve disengaged, hydraulic pressure is The 360 degree swing lock control lever (optional)
applied to the brake, overcoming spring pressure and (30) is located on the right side of the operator’s seat
releasing the brake. Depressing the pedal actuates a next to the control armrest. The purpose of the swing
swing power brake valve to apply pressure to the lock is to secure the superstructure in position at any
brake assembly. This pressure aids the spring pres- point in its 360 degree of rotation. The lock is
sure to overcome the hydraulic pressure being engaged when the control lever is pushed down and
applied to the brake release circuit and applies the disengaged when the control lever is pulled up. The
spring brake according to the pressure from the control lever is adjusted to require approximately
swing power brake valve. 20.4 kg (45 lbs) of force to move the lever into the
engaged position.
BRAKE FOOT PEDAL
LOAD MOMENT INDICATING (LMI) AND WORK AREA
The brake foot pedal (26) is the second pedal from DEFINITION SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL
the right on the cab floor. Depressing the pedal con-
trols the application of the service brakes. The LMI and Work Area Definition System control
panel (31) is located on the right side of the front
LOW BRAKE PRESSURE INDICATOR console. It maintains the controls and indicators for
the crane’s Load Moment Indicating (LMI) System
The LOW BRAKE PRESSURE indicator (27) is and Work Area Definition System. Refer to the LMI
located at the top of the front console on the indica- Manual for detailed information.
tor light alert display. It illuminates red and a warn-
ing buzzer is activated when the pressure in the dual ACCESSORY CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
accumulator charge valve falls below normal operat-
ing requirements. HEADLIGHTS SWITCH
PARK BRAKE CONTROL SWITCH
The HEADLIGHTS switch (32) is located on the
The PARK BRAKE control switch (28) is located on left side of the front console. This two-position
the left side of the front console. This two-position rocker switch (ON/OFF) controls operation of the
rocker switch (ON/OFF) is used to apply and release instrument lights, switch LED’s, and the marker
the parking brake on the transmission. The red lights on the front, rear, and side of the crane. When
square LED on the switch is illuminated when the the switch is in the ON position, the square amber
pressure switch in the brake release system is acti- LED on the switch is illuminated.
vated. The switch is guarded to prevent accidental
WORK LIGHT SWITCH
activation.
PIN SWING LOCK CONTROL (PIN TYPE) The WORK light switch (33) is a two-position
rocker switch (ON/OFF), located on the left side of
The pin swing lock control handle (29) is located the front console. The switch controls the operation
beside the front console on the right side of the cab. of the crane’s work light (57). When the switch is in
The purpose of the pin swing lock is to lock the the ON position, the square amber LED on the
superstructure in position directly over the front for switch is illuminated.
pick and carry loads. When the control handle is
pushed down and the superstructure is directly over CAB CIRCULATING FAN
the front, the swing lock pin drops into the socket on
the carrier frame, locking the superstructure in The cab circulating fan (34) is located on a mount-
place. When the control handle is pulled up, the pin ing bracket on the left front side of the cab, above
is pulled out of the socket, unlocking the superstruc- the window frame. A swivel allows the fan to be
ture. rotated and a switch on the fan base controls the fan.
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HORN CAB DOME LIGHT
The horn button (35) is a push-button type switch The cab dome light (39) is located on the right rear
located in the center of the steering wheel. Depress- corner of the cab roof and provides illumination in
ing the horn button energizes a relay that sounds the the cab. The dome light is controlled by a switch on
horn on the cab exterior. the light.
BACKUP ALARM (NOT SHOWN) SKYLIGHT WIPER (NOT SHOWN)
The backup alarm is an audio system used to warn The electrically-operated skylight wiper is installed
personnel outside the crane when the crane is back- to remove moisture from the skylight. The wiper is
ing up. The alarm system is electrical and consists of located on the left side of the skylight frame.The
the backup alarm and its associated wiring. The skylight wiper is controlled by a switch on the wiper
alarm is connected to the electrical wiring for the motor.
backup light, and is activated when the backup light
is activated. The backup alarm is installed on the BUBBLE LEVEL INDICATOR
radiator shroud at the rear of the engine hood.
The bubble level indicator (40) is located on the left
HAZARD LIGHTS SWITCH side of the cab by the door latch plate. The indicator
provides the operator with a visual aid in determin-
The HAZARD lights switch (36) is located on the ing the levelness of the crane.
left side of the front console. The switch is a two- AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL SWITCH (OPTIONAL)
position rocker switch (ON/OFF) that causes the
four turn signal lights to flash at the same time when
the switch is positioned to ON. When the switch is The air conditioner (AIR COND) control switch
positioned to ON, the square amber LED on the (41) is located on the right side of the front console.
switch is also illuminated. The switch is a two-position rocker switch (OFF,
ON) that controls the operation of the optional air
BOOM LIGHT SWITCH (OPTIONAL)
conditioning system in conjunction with the FAN
switch. When the switch is in the ON position, the
square amber LED on the switch is illuminated.
The BOOM LIGHT switch (optional) (37) is located
on the left side of the front console. This two-posi- HEAT CONTROL KNOB
tion rocker switch (ON/OFF) controls operation of
the boom flood lights. When the switch is in the ON The HEAT control knob (42) is located on the left
position, the square amber LED on the switch is illu- side of front console. The knob is a push-pull cable
minated. control that positions a flow diverter valve in the
heater supply line. Pull out on the knob (PULL ON)
TURN SIGNAL LEVER AND WINDSHIELD WIPER/ to allow hot water to flow through the heater coil
WASHER CONTROLS and push in on the knob (PUSH OFF) to shut off the
flow of hot water to the coil.
The turn signal lever and windshield wiper/washer
controls (38) are located on the left side of the steer- FAN SWITCH
ing column. Pushing the turn signal lever down
causes the left front and left rear turn signals to The FAN control switch (43) is located on the left
flash. Pushing the turn signal lever up causes the side of the front console. The switch is a four-posi-
right front and right rear turn signals to flash. The tion rotary switch (OFF, LOW, MED, HIGH) that
windshield wiper switch is incorporated in the turn controls operation of the heater or air conditioning
signal lever. The knob of the lever has three posi- blower to circulate heated or cool air throughout the
tions: O, I, and II. Pushing the button in the end of cab.
the knob energizes the windshield washer pump to
spray washer fluid on the windshield. Positioning DEFROSTER SWITCH
the knob to I operates the wiper at low speed and
positioning the knob to II operates the wiper at high The DEFROSTER switch (44) is located on the right
speed. Positioning the knob to O turns the wiper side of the front console, next to the HEATER con-
motor off and automatically returns the wiper to the trol switch. The switch is a three-position rocker
parked position. switch (HIGH, OFF, LOW) that controls operation
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of the defroster fan, which is located on top of the RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR
front console.When the switch is in the HIGH or
LOW position, the square amber LED on the switch The right turn signal indicator (49) is located on the
is illuminated. right top side of the front console on the indicator
light alert display. It is a green arrow light that
BEACON LIGHT (OPTIONAL) (NOT SHOWN) flashes when the turn signal lever is pushed up or the
HAZARD light switch is positioned to ON.
The beacon light is located on the left rear corner of
the cab roof. It is operational anytime the ignition LEFT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR
switch is in the ACC or RUN position.
The left turn signal indicator (49) is located on the
FIRE EXTINGUISHER left top side of the front console on the indicator
light alert display. It is a green arrow light that
The fire extinguisher (45) is located on the left side flashes when the turn signal lever is pushed down or
of the cab behind the operator’s seat. The fire extin- the HAZARD light switch is positioned to ON.
guisher is a BC rated dry type fire extinguisher for
emergency use. REAR WHEELS NOT CENTERED INDICATOR
DEFROSTER FAN The REAR WHEELS NOT CENTERED indicator

(50) is located at the top of the front console on the
A defroster fan (46) is located at the front of the indictor light alert display. The indicator is an amber
dashboard. The fan is controlled by a switch on the light that will illuminate any time the rear wheels are
front console, and is used to circulate air to remove not centered.
moisture and fog from the inside of the windshield. HYDRAULIC BOOST SWITCH
WINDSHIELD WIPER
NOTE
A windshield wiper (47) is installed on the front of
the cab. The wiper is controlled by the knob on the The hydraulic boost switch must be
turn signal lever, and is used to remove moisture positioned to LOW to function the
from the windshield. rear steer or the outrigger circuits
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CONTROL SWITCH The hydraulic boost control switch (51) is located on
(OPTIONAL) the right arm rest. This two position switch is used to
control the high speed boost selector valve. With the
NOTE switch in the HI position, the solenoid valve is ener-
gized. The solenoid valve stops flow of oil from
The differential lock will only work pump #1 section #2 to the rear steer/outrigger valve.
when the crane is in the 4WD LO The poppet check valve opens to combine this flow
mode. of oil with the output from pump #1 section #1.
Hydraulic boost will not function unless the trans-
mission is in neutral and the CRANE FUNCTION
The differential lock (AXLE DIFF) control switch switch is in the ON position. With the switch in the
(48) is located on the left side of the front console. It HI position, the amber LED square in the switch will
is a two position, momentary rocker switch plac- be illuminated.
arded LOCK and UNLOCK. When positioned to
LOCK, the splines on the shift collar are engaged HOIST 3RD WRAP INDICATOR (OPTIONAL W/CE)
with the splines on the differential case and the axle
shafts and the differential assembly are locked
together and there is no differential action between The HOIST 3RD WRAP indicator (52) (optional w/
the wheels. When positioned to UNLOCK, there is CE) is located at the top of the front console on the
normal differential action between the wheels all the indicator light alert display. The indicator is a amber
time. The square amber LED on the switch is illumi- light that will illuminate when three wraps or less of
nated when the switch in each axle is activated. cable remains on either hoist.
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MAIN HOIST SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL
The MAIN HOIST SPEED selector rocker switch The circuit breaker panel (58) is located on the right
(53) is located on the right armrest. It is a two posi- side of the cab in front of the pin house lock control.
tion switch placarded HIGH and LOW. Positioning It contains 23 circuit breakers and 1 fuse that protect
the switch to HIGH energizes a solenoid controlled the various electrical components of the crane.
valve on the main hoist to direct the flow of hydrau- DRIVETRAIN DISTRESS INDICATOR (CE UNITS)
lic oil to the hoist motors. When the switch is in the
HIGH position, the amber LED square in the switch
will be illuminated. The DRIVETRAIN DISTRESS indicator (10) is
located at the top of the front console on the indica-
tor light alert display. The indicator is a red light that
AUXILIARY HOIST SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH will illuminate if the engine oil pressure, coolant
(OPTIONAL) temperature, or transmission oil temperature
becomes abnormal. Also if there is a front steering
The AUX HOIST SPEED selector rocker switch system failure, the indicator will also illuminate. To
(54) is located on the left armrest. It is a two position determine which system is abnormal, observe the
switch placarded HIGH and LOW. Positioning the appropriate gauges (if gauges are normal, suspect
switch to HIGH energizes a solenoid controlled front steering system). In addition to the indicator, a
valve on the auxiliary hoist to direct the flow of warning buzzer is also energized.
hydraulic oil to the hoist motors. When the switch is
in the HIGH position, the amber LED square in the ANEMOMETER (CE UNITS)
switch will be illuminated.
A hand held anemometer is provided in the cab. It is
a wind speed indicator with a compass located on
12 VDC ACCESSORY OUTLET the top. It measures wind speed on a scale from 15 to
70 mph.
The 12 vdc accessory outlet (55) is located in the
side of the pin swing lock control mounting bracket. EMERGENCY EXIT (CE UNITS)
It provides an outlet for the operator to plug in a 12
vdc accessory. It is protected by a 10 amp circuit The windshield is considered the Emergency Exit.
breaker. In an emergency, push out on the windshield and
escape through the opening.
SPOTLIGHT (OPTIONAL)
WAIT-TO-START INDICATOR.
The spotlight (56) is mounted on the outside of the The WAIT-TO-START indicator (59) is located at the
cab roof in the right front corner. The light can be center of the console on the indicator light display. It illu-
tilted 180 degrees and rotated 360 degrees from minates amber for a period of time when the IGNITION
inside the cab. The switch that activates the spotlight switch is in the ON position. The engine should not be
is located on the end of the spotlight arm. cranked until the Wait-To-Start lamp turns off.
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NOTES
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RT600E OPERATING PROCEDURES
SECTION 4
OPERATING PROCEDURES
PRE-STARTING CHECKS DAILY LUBRICATION
A complete walk-around visual inspection of the Make certain that all components requiring daily
crane should always be made with special attention lubrication have been serviced. (Refer to Section 5,
to structural damage, loose equipment, leaks, or Lubrication.)
other conditions that would require immediate cor-
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR AND FILTER
rection for safety of operation. The following check-
list items are suggested specifically for the Check hydraulic fluid quantity level and filter condi-
operator’s benefit to make certain his crane is pre- tion indicator. Check breather for cleanliness and
pared for starting the day’s work. security.
FUEL SUPPLY TIRES
Check the fuel level and make sure the cap is on Check for severe cuts, foreign objects embedded in
tight. treads, and for correct inflation pressures. A tire
inflation chart, providing the correct air pressures, is
ENGINE OIL located in the Load Chart Book in the crane cab.
WIRE ROPE
Check the oil level in the crankcase and fill to the
FULL mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. Inspect wire rope in accordance with applicable
Federal Regulations.
ENGINE COOLANT
Inspect sheaves, guards, guides, drums, flanges, and
Check the coolant level in the radiator and fill to the any other surfaces that may come in contact with the
proper level. Do not overfill and check to make sure rope for any condition that could cause possible
the cap is secure. damage to the rope.
HOOK BLOCK
BATTERIES
Visually inspect for nicks, gouges, cracks, and evi-
Check that the battery cables and clamps are tight dence of any other damage. Replace any hook that
and not corroded. contains cracks or shows evidence of excessive
deformation of the hook opening, including twist.
SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS Be sure the safety latch is free and aligned.
Check all signal and running lights for proper opera- AIR CLEANER
tion. Replace burned out lamps with those of the
same number or equivalent. Check the filter condition indicator. Check filter and
tubing for security.
FOOT AND PARKING BRAKES ACCESS HOLE COVERS
Check the foot and parking brakes for proper opera- Ensure the covers are installed in all access holes in
tion. the boom and the outrigger beams.
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OPERATING PROCEDURES RT600E
COLD WEATHER OPERATION nected. To connect the battery ground, insert the
handle, push and twist it into place.
The following recommendations are for operating
Grove cranes in very low (i.e., sub-zero) tempera- STARTING PROCEDURE
tures.
DANGER
Use particular care to ensure that cranes being oper- BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE, APPLY
ated in very cold temperatures are operated and THE PARKING BRAKE AND ENGAGE THE
maintained in accordance with the procedures as SWING LOCK.
provided by Grove Worldwide. Cranes should have
appropriate hydraulic oil, lubricants, and other auxil- CAUTION
iary items required for operation in sub-zero temper-
atures. Individual crane functions should be NEVER CRANK THE ENGINE FOR MORE
THAN 30 SECONDS DURING AN
operated to ensure they are sufficiently warmed prior ATTEMPTED START. IF THE ENGINE
to performing a lift. FAILS TO START AFTER 30 SECONDS,
STOP AND ALLOW THE STARTER MOTOR
Operation of cranes at full rated capacities in tem- TO COOL FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO
peratures between -18°C (0°F) and -40°C (-40°F) or MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING
ANOTHER START.
lower should be accomplished only by competent
operators who possess the skill, experience, and dex- CAUTION
terity to ensure smooth operation. Shock loading
shall be avoided. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER
FOUR ATTEMPTS, CORRECT THE MAL-
OPERATION BELOW -40°C FUNCTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING FUR-
THER STARTS.
For crane operation below -40°C, capacities shall be
NOTE
de-rated 3.67 percent of the rated load shown on the
capacity charts for each degree below -40°C. The engine will not crank unless the
transmission shift lever is in neutral.
OPERATION BELOW -40°F
1. Turn the ignition switch to start and release
For crane operation below -40°F, capacities shall be immediately when the engine starts.
de-rated 2 percent of the rated load shown on the
capacity charts for each degree below -40°F. 2. When start has been accomplished, check the
engine instruments for proper indications.
ENGINE OPERATION
CAUTION
Starting and shutdown procedures for most diesel
engines generally follow the same pattern. There- IF THE OIL PRESSURE AND/OR TEMPER-
ATURE INDICATOR(S) DO NOT DISPLAY
fore, the following procedures can be applied except PROPER READINGS, SHUT DOWN THE
where specific differences are noted. (Refer to the ENGINE AND CORRECT THE MALFUNC-
applicable engine manufacturers manual for detailed TION BEFORE RESUMING OPERATION.
procedures.)
3. Allow the engine and hydraulic oil to warm up
BATTERY DISCONNECT at least five minutes before applying a load.
The crane is equipped with a battery disconnect. To COLD WEATHER STARTING
operate the disconnect, push in on the disconnect
handle and twist the handle out of the receptacle. The correct grade of oil for the prevailing tempera-
When the handle is out, the battery ground is discon- ture should be used in the crankcase to prevent hard
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cranking. Diesel fuel should have a pour point of Note

6°C (10°F) less than the lowest expected tempera-
When prolonged idling is necessary,
ture. In case of emergency, white kerosene may be maintain at least 800 rpm.
added to the fuel to bring the pour point down to the
required temperature to prevent clogging of filters RACING THE ENGINE
and small passages by wax crystals. The addition of
kerosene is NOT recommended for general use.
NEVER race the engine during the warm-up period.
NEVER operate the engine beyond governed speed
The engine is equipped with an automatic cold start- (as might occur in downhill operation or downshift-
ing system that provides a metered flow of starting ing). Engine bearings, pistons, and valves may be
fluid to the engine when the ambient temperature is damaged if these precautions are not taken.
0°C (32°F) or below. It is recommended that no
other type of cold starting aid be used with this SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
engine. An optional engine block heater is also pro-
vided.
1. Allow the engine to operate at fast idle for about
five minutes to avoid high internal heat rise and
CAUTION
allow for heat dissipation.
THE ENGINE COLD START SYSTEM

OPERATES AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF (0).
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS 0°C (32°F)
OR BELOW. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT CRANE TRAVEL OPERATION
START IMMEDIATELY, AVOID OVERLOAD-
ING THE AIR BOX WITH HIGHLY VOLA-
TILE FLUID WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TRAVELING - GENERAL
MINOR EXPLOSION.
DANGER
Prior to starting a cold engine, ensure the CRANE
FUNCTION switch is positioned to OFF and the BEFORE TRAVELING, ENSURE THE
CRANE FUNCTION SWITCH IS IN THE
hydraulic pump disconnected if the optional discon- OFF POSITION. THIS WILL PREVENT
nect is provided. INADVERTENT OPERATION OF CRANING
FUNCTIONS DUE TO BUMPING OF THE
CONTROLLERS WHILE ROADING.
To start the engine, position the ignition switch to
START (2). If the engine does not start within 30
CAUTION
seconds, allow the starter to cool a minute or two
and repeat the procedure.
ON CRANES EQUIPPED WITH THE
OPTIONAL PUMP DISCONNECT FEA-
Detailed cold weather starting and operating proce- TURE, DISENGAGE THE PUMPS FOR
EXTENDED TRAVELING, COLD WEATHER
dures are covered in the engine manual. STARTING, OR ENGINE CHECKS.
IDLING THE ENGINE RT machines are subject to the same road regula-
tions as any truck, regarding gross weight, width,
Idling the engine unnecessarily for long periods of and length limitations.
time wastes fuel and fouls injector nozzles.
Unburned fuel causes carbon formation, oil dilution, Although RT machines are specifically designed for
formation of lacquer or gummy deposits on the rough terrain, the operator should be extremely cau-
valves, pistons, and rings, and rapid accumulation of tious and aware of the terrain in which he is operat-
sludge in the engine. ing.
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DANGER There are two tow/tie-down lugs installed on each

end of the crane. Use both lugs to tow or pull the
DO NOT TRAVEL WITH AN EMPTY HOOK crane.
IN A POSITION WHERE IT CAN SWING
FREELY. TRAVELING WITH BOOM EXTENSION ERECTED
DANGER Travel with boom extension erected is permissible

under the following conditions.
DO NOT DRIVE THE CRANE WITH THE
BOOM OFF CENTER BECAUSE AUTO-
MATIC OSCILLATION LOCKOUT WILL
1. Boom extension shall be erected at minimum
OCCUR, MAKING THE CRANE SUBJECT offset with stinger section (if applicable) pinned
TO TIPPING ON UNEVEN SURFACES. in fully retracted position.
DANGER 2. Job site travel only on firm, level surface.
AVOID HOLES, ROCKS, EXTREMELY

3. Main boom shall be fully retracted.
SOFT SURFACES, AND ANY OTHER
OBSTACLES WHICH MIGHT SUBJECT 4. Main boom angle: 0 degrees minimum, 20
THE CRANE TO UNDUE STRESSES OR degrees maximum.
POSSIBLE OVERTURN.
5. Maximum travel speed: 4 km/h (2.5 mph).
CAUTION
6. Boom over the front, lock pin (in cab) in down
DO NOT DRIVE THE CRANE WITH THE position.
LIFT CYLINDER BOTTOMED. POSITION
THE BOOM SLIGHTLY ABOVE HORIZON- 7. Hookblock may be reeved over main boom
TAL.
nose, hanging 0.9 m (3 feet) below nose
sheaves.
Use four-wheel drive only when greater traction is
necessary. (Refer to FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPER- 8. Headache ball may be reeved over boom exten-
ATION, this section, for operating instructions.) sion, hanging 0.9 m (3 feet) below sheave.
DANGER EXTENDED TRAVEL
ON OPEN GROUND, TOW OR PULL ONLY CAUTION

ON THE TOW/TIE-DOWN LUGS OR WITH
THE OPTIONAL PINTLE HOOK. FOR EXTENDED TRAVEL, CHECK THE
COLD TIRE PRESSURE PRIOR TO START.
(REFER TO TIRE INFLATION CHART IN
CAUTION LOAD CHART BOOK.) AFTER EVERY
ONE HOUR OF TRAVEL TIME, REGARD-
SHOULD THE CRANE BECOME MIRED LESS OF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE,
DOWN, USE A TOW TRUCK OR TRACTOR STOP AND ALLOW THE TIRES TO COOL
TO FREE THE VEHICLE. SEVERE DAM- OFF FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES. AT THE
AGE TO THE TRANSMISSION OR AXLES DESTINATION, THE TIRES MUST BE
MAY OCCUR IF THE OPERATOR ALLOWED TO COOL TO AMBIENT TEM-
ATTEMPTS TO FREE THE CRANE UNAS- PERATURE BEFORE CRANE LIFTING ON
SISTED. RUBBER.
CAUTION Depending upon the tire manufacturer, the higher

inflation pressures normally specified for lifting on
IF THE CRANE IS MIRED DOWN, USE THE rubber are not recommended for site to site transfer
TOW/TIE-DOWN LUGS TO PULL OR TOW. over extended distances. The higher static/creep 8
4-4
km/h (5 mph) inflation pressures may remain in the DANGER

tire while operating the crane on site within a dis-
tance of less than 6.4 km (4 miles). OPERATE THE REAR STEER ONLY FOR
ADDED JOB SITE MANEUVERABILITY.
MOVING THE CRANE REAR WHEEL STEERING
The following superstructure conditions should be Rear wheel steering is controlled by the REAR
strictly adhered to before moving the crane. Proce- STEER control switch. Moving the control switch to
dures for accomplishing the following can be found the desired position activates the rear steer cylinders,
in the various sections of this manual. thereby steering the crane in the selected direction.
1. Fully retract the boom. FOUR WHEEL STEERING
2. Ensure the swingaway jib is properly stowed Four wheel steering is accomplished with the steer-
ing wheel and the REAR STEER control. Depend-
and secured. ing upon which direction the operator wishes to
travel, the steering wheel is turned opposite direc-
3. Swing the boom to over-the-front and lower it tion of the REAR STEER control position. This
to slightly above horizontal. allows the crane to turn or maneuver in close,
restricted areas.
4. Turn the SWING BRAKE switch on the front
console to ON and engage the swing lock pin by
pushing down on the handle.
5. Remove the hook block and/or headache ball

from the hoist cable(s) and stow securely before
traveling or make sure the hook block or head-
ache ball is properly secured to the tie down
provided for that purpose.
6. Fully retract the outrigger stabilizers and

remove the floats.
7. Properly store the floats.

CRABBING
STEERING
Crabbing is accomplished with the steering wheel
Steering is accomplished by the steering wheel and and the REAR STEER control switch. Depending
the rear steer control. These controls, used singly or upon which direction the operator wishes to travel
together, provide front wheel steering, rear wheel (crab), the steering wheel is turned in the same
direction as the REAR STEER control switch. This
steering, four-wheel steering, and crabbing capabili- permits driving the crane forward or backward in a
ties. crabbing manner.
FRONT WHEEL STEERING SECONDARY STEERING
Conventional front wheel steering is accomplished A secondary steering system is provided to backup
the normal front steering system if loss of hydraulic
with the steering wheel. This method of steering flow occurs. This happens automatically when nor-
should always be used when traveling at higher mal steering load sense flow is lost. The pilot oper-
speeds. ated, two position, 3-way valve will shift and supply
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flow from the accumulator to the steer control valve CAUTION

to allow the operator to safely steer the crane to a
safe stop. APPLY SERVICE BRAKES AND BRING
CRANE TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE
TRAVELING - FORWARD SHIFTING TRANSMISSION INTO
REVERSE.
DANGER
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
ENGAGE THE SWING LOCK PIN FOR
EXTENDED TRAVEL.
If more traction is required due to slipping or spin-
ning wheels, engage the front axle drive as follows:
1. After the engine has warmed up, position the
transmission shift lever from neutral (N) to for-
ward (F) position. CAUTION
2. Position the DRIVE AXLE switch to either BEFORE SHIFTING FROM TWO-WHEEL
2WD or 4WD. DRIVE TO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (OR
FROM FOUR BACK TO TWO). CRANE
CAUTION TRAVEL MUST BE STOPPED.
USE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ONLY WHEN 1. Position the DRIVE AXLE selector switch to
MORE TRACTION IS REQUIRED. 4WD.
NOTE
2. Select gear speed and direction of travel.
Rotate the shift lever knob to the smaller
numbers for forward travel and the larger 3. Return the DRIVE AXLE selector switch to the
numbers for reverse travel. 2WD position as soon as two-wheel traction
will suffice.
3. Put the transmission shift lever knob to the first
(1) gear position and release the parking brake. PROPER OPERATION OF DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
Depress the foot throttle until maximum first (OPTIONAL)
gear speed is attained and shift into the second
(2) gear position. DANGER
4. Repeat the above procedure for the remaining WHEN USING THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
gear positions until the desired travel speed is STEERING CHARACTERISTICS MAY BE
attained. AFFECTED.
CAUTION
CAUTION
DO NOT DOWNSHIFT TO A LOWER GEAR
IF THE ROAD SPEED IS GREATER THEN TRY TO USE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TO
THE MAXIMUM SPEED OF THE LOWER GAIN ADEQUATE TRACTION BEFORE
GEAR. USING THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK.
TRAVELING - REVERSE CAUTION
Traveling in reverse is accomplished the same way DO NOT OPERATE THE DIFFERENTIAL
as traveling forward, except for shifting the trans- LOCK WHILE THE CRANE IS MOVING;
mission shift lever to reverse (R) position and rotat- WHEN TRAVELING DOWNHILL; AT
ing the knob to the larger 1, 2, and 3 positions. SPEEDS ABOVE 10MPH; ON HARD, DRY
(Refer to TRAVELING - FORWARD.) SURFACES; DURING AXLE SPIN-OUT.
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NOTE 8. Do not lock the differentials when the vehicle is

traveling down steep grades and traction is min-
The differential lock will not operate imal. Potential loss of vehicle stability can
unless the DRIVE selector switch is in the
4WD-LO position.
result.
General Operation
The purpose of the differential lock is to provide The differential lock (AXLE DIFF) should prefera-
maximum traction and control on poor road or high- bly be engaged when the crane is STATIONARY but
way surfaces. When the differential locks are actu- may be engaged when moving if the following con-
ated, the clutch collar completely locks the ditions are met.
differential case, gearing, and axle shafts together,
thus maximizing traction to both wheels of each
axle. The lock position will also protect against 1. The crane is moving very slowly (creep speed).
spinout. When normal driving conditions exist (dur-
ing periods of good traction), the differential locks 2. The wheels are not spinning freely at the time
should not be actuated. The axles should be allowed
to operate with differential action between both of engagement.
wheels.
When traveling with the lock engaged do not deviate
When using the differential locks, the operator must from a straight path more than is absolutely neces-
remember the following: sary.
1. The AXLE DIFF control switch is a momentary 1. When operating the differential lock, position
rocker switch and must be held in the LOCK the switch to the locked position with the crane
position. stationary or at slow speed.
2. The differentials can be locked or unlocked 2. If moving at slow speed, let up momentarily on
when the vehicle is standing still or at a constant the accelerator to relieve torque on the differen-
low speed when the wheels are not slipping. tial gearing. This will fully engage the differen-
tial locks. When activated the square amber
3. Lock the differentials and operate the vehicle LED on the switch should be illuminated.
only at low speeds.
3. Proceed over the poor road condition cau-
4. When the differentials are locked, the crane’s tiously.
turning radius will increase, creating an under-
steer condition. The operator must use caution,
good judgement and drive at low speeds when When the adverse condition has passed, adhere to
operating the vehicle with a locked differentials. the following:
5. Lock the differentials only when maximum 1. Position the differential lock (AXLE DIFF)
traction is needed on poor road or highway sur- switch to the UNLOCK position while main-
faces. taining slow speed.
6. Always unlock the differentials when the need 2. Let up momentarily on the accelerator to relieve
for maximum traction has passed or when trav- torque on the differential gearing, allowing the
eling on good road or highway surfaces. differential to fully unlock. The square amber
LED on the switch should go out.
7. Do not lock the differentials when the wheels
are slipping. Damage to the differentials can 3. Resume driving at a normal speed using good
result. driving judgement.
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PROPER OPERATION OF AXLE OSCILLATION GENERAL CRANE OPERATION

LOCKOUTS
PUMP DRIVE
NOTE
The main pump is mounted on the right torque con-
The following procedure should be used verter drive pad. The service brake and optional air
to periodically check the axle oscillation conditioning pump are mounted on the left auxiliary
system and ensure that it is in proper torque converter drive pad. The swing and steering
working condition. pump is mounted on a drive pad of the engine. The
pumps operate anytime the engine is running (unless
1. Ensure the tires are inflated to the recom- the optional pump disconnect is in the disconnected
mended pressure. Refer to the Load Chart Book position).
in the crane cab for proper inflation pressures.
SETTING THE PARK BRAKE WHEN CRANE IS ON
OUTRIGGERS
2. With the hook unloaded, the boom fully
retracted and centered over the front at no more When operating certain crane functions with the
than a 10 to 15 degree boom angle, position the crane on outriggers at high engine speeds, it may be
crane on a block or curb so that one rear tire is necessary to set the parking brake in order to keep
approximately 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 inches) the rear drive axle from rotating. This rotating is
above the level of the opposite tire. caused by a small amount of drag in the hydraulic
clutch, resulting in rotation of the rear wheels.
3. Slowly swing the superstructure to the right or
left until the axle oscillation lockout valve is When operating the crane on outriggers, the trans-
activated. This will lock the rear axle out of mission should be shifted into 4WD (four-wheel-
level. Do not swing beyond the tire track. drive) and the parking brake set. When this proce-
dure is correctly followed, the wheels will not rotate
4. After engaging the swing brake, slowly drive with the crane on outriggers during any crane func-
off of the block or curb and stop. The rear tires tion.
should both be touching the road surface and
CONTROL LEVER OPERATION
the opposite front tire should be light or slightly
off the road surface. The control lever operation for all crane functions is
standard, i.e. the closer the lever is to neutral (cen-
5. Release the swing brake and swing the super- ter), the slower the system responds. The control
structure until it is centered over the front. lever should be returned to neutral to hold the load.
Never feather the hoist control lever to hold the load.
CAUTION
NOTE
DO NOT OPERATE THE CRANE IF THE

Always operate the control levers with
AXLE OSCILLATION LOCKOUT SYSTEM
slow, even pressure.
IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
PRELOAD CHECK
6. If the axle oscillation lockout valve is not func-
tioning properly, the crane will not re-level After the crane has been readied for service, an oper-
itself. If the rear axle does not lock or unlock ational check of all crane functions (with no load
properly, evaluate the lockout system and repair applied) should be performed. The Preload Check is
as necessary. as follows:
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CAUTION
OPERATE ENGINE AT OR NEAR GOV-

ERNED RPM DURING PRELOAD CHECK
OF CRANE FUNCTIONS.
NOTE
Carefully read and become familiar with

all crane operating instructions before
attempting a preload check or operating
the crane under load.
1. Extend and set outriggers.
2. Raise, lower, and swing the boom a minimum

of 45° right and left. Terms to Know
The left column is the load radius, which is the dis-

3. Telescope the boom in and out. tance from the center of crane rotation to the load
center of gravity. The top row lists various boom
4. Raise and lower the cable a few times at various lengths ranging from fully retracted to fully
boom lengths. Ensure there is no kinking. extended with the swingaway jib. The number at the
intersection of the left column and top row is the
total load capacity for that load radius and boom
USING YOUR LOAD CHART length. The number in parentheses below the total
load capacity is the required boom angle (in degrees)
NOTE for that load. Boom lengths between increments
should always be treated as if it were the next longer
One of the most important tools of every length. For example, if the actual boom length is 50
Grove crane is the load chart found in the ft and the chart shows boom lengths of 48 and 54 ft,
crane operator’s cab. use the load capacity shown in the 54 ft column.
Another important section is the range diagram. The

The load chart contains a large amount of information,
which must be thoroughly understood by the operator.
range diagram shows the operating radius and tip
height that can be achieved at a given boom length
and angle. If the operator knows the radius and tip
The load chart contains four outrigger capacity charts: height required for a specific lift, the angle and
fully, mid, and retracted outriggers main boom and boom
boom length can be quickly determined from the
extension with full outriggers. In addition, the load chart
contains three on-rubber capacity charts: over front sta-
range diagram. Or, if the boom length and angle are
tionary, 360° stationary, and pick and carry over front. known, the tip height and operating radius can be
quickly determined.
The capacity charts are divided into structural A lifting diagram is included to describe over side,
strength and stability limits. This is shown by the over rear, and over front lifting areas. The lifting
bold line across the chart. Capacities above the line area diagram shows that the locations of the outrig-
are structural strength limits and capacities below ger stabilizer cylinders in the full extended position
the line are stability limits. are used to mark the boundaries of the lifting areas.
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A boom extension capacity chart and notes are OR RETRACT. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY
included to list the capacities for the extension CAUSE A HYDRAULIC LOCK AGAINST
THE INDIVIDUAL SOLENOID VALVES,
length, load radius, and boom angle. PREVENTING THEM FROM OPENING.
Another section contains the notes for lifting capaci- 2. Depress the desired EXTENSION rocker
ties. Be sure to read and understand all the notes switch on the OUTRIGGER SELECTOR panel
concerning lifting capacities. and hold the outrigger EXTENSION/RETRAC-
TION rocker switch to EXTEND. The appro-
The load chart also gives weight reductions for priate outrigger beam should begin to extend.
Grove load handling devices such as hook blocks, Refer to Engaging the Mid-Extend Lock Pin if
headache balls, boom extensions, etc., which must the crane is to be operated with the outriggers at
be taken into consideration as part of the load. the at the mid-extend position.
Remember, the weight of any other load handling
devices such as chains, slings, or spreader bars must DANGER
be added to the weight of the load.
ALL FOUR OUTRIGGER BEAMS MUST BE
CRANE FUNCTIONS EQUALLY EXTENDED TO THE MID
POSITION VERTICAL STRIPE OR FULLY
DANGER EXTENDED POSITION BEFORE
BEGINNING OPERATION.
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY COULD
RESULT FROM IMPROPER CRANE SET- NOTE
UP ON OUTRIGGERS.
More than one outrigger at a time may be
DANGER extended. However, to ensure that each
outrigger is fully extended, repeat step 2
THE OUTRIGGERS MUST BE PROPERLY for each outrigger after a multi-outrigger
EXTENDED AND SET AND THE CRANE extension.
LEVEL BEFORE ANY OTHER OPERATION
OF THE CRANE ON OUTRIGGERS IS 3. After all four outrigger beams have been fully
ATTEMPTED. extended, position the appropriate STABI-
LIZER rocker switch on the OUTRIGGER
DANGER
SELECTOR panel and hold the outrigger
WHEN OPERATING THE CRANE ON OUT-
EXTENSION/RETRACTION rocker switch to
RIGGERS, THE OUTRIGGERS SHOULD EXTEND.
ALWAYS BE FULLY EXTENDED OR
LOCKED IN THE MID-EXTEND POSITION, 4. Extend each stabilizer, positioning the float as
DEPENDING ON THE LOAD CHART necessary, until the locking levers of the float
BEING USED. engage the stabilizer cylinder rod.
SETTING THE OUTRIGGERS NOTE
1. Position the outrigger floats directly out from More than one stabilizer may be extended
each outrigger to where the outriggers will be at one time.
properly extended.
5. With each stabilizer float firmly touching the
CAUTION ground, extend the front stabilizers approxi-
mately 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches).
ALWAYS DEPRESS ONE OF THE OUT-
RIGGER/SELECTOR SWITCHES BEFORE
POSITIONING THE OUTRIGGER EXTEN- 6. Extend the rear stabilizers approximately 8 to
SION/RETRACTION SWITCH TO EXTEND 10 cm (3 to 4 inches).
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DANGER 2. Slowly extend or retract the outrigger beam,

allowing the locking pin to drop into the hole in
ALL FOUR OUTRIGGER BEAM LOCK the top of the outrigger beam, engaging the out-
PINS MUST BE ENGAGED BEFORE rigger beam at the desired length.
OPERATING FROM THE MID-EXTEND
POSITION.
SETTING THE OUTRIGGERS (CE UNITS)
DANGER
The outrigger circuits are electrically interlocked to
prevent extending or retracting more than one beam
THE OPERATOR MUST SELECT THE
at a time. However, more than one stabilizer may be
PROPER LOAD CHART AND LMI PRO-
GRAM FOR THE OUTRIGGER POSITION
extended or retracted at a time.
SELECTED.
STOWING THE OUTRIGGERS
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all wheels are clear of
1. Select the rear stabilizers with the STABI-
the ground and the crane is level as indicated by
LIZER SELECTOR switches and hold the
the sight level bubble located on the right side
EXTENSION/RETRACTION switch to
of the cab. If it is suspected that the bubble level
RETRACT until the rear stabilizers have
indicator is out of adjustment, verify and adjust
retracted several inches.
the bubble level as follows:
2. Select the front stabilizer with the STABI-
a. Locate the crane on a firm, level surface. LIZER SELECTOR switches and hold the
EXTENSION/RETRACTION switch to
b. Extend and set the outriggers. Level the RETRACT until the front stabilizers have
crane, as indicated by the bubble level indicator, retracted several inches.
using the outriggers.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the crane is resting on
c. Place a miracle pointer level, carpenter all four wheels and the stabilizer floats are sev-
level, or similar type device on a machined sur- eral inches off the ground.
face such as the turntable bearing or bearing
DANGER
mounting surfaces.
KEEP FEET AND HANDS CLEAR OF
d. Using the outriggers, level the crane as indi- FLOATS WHEN UNLOCKING THE FLOATS
cated on the leveling device used in step c. FROM THE STABILIZERS.
e. Using the bubble level indicator mounting 4. Release the locking levers and allow the floats
screws, adjust the bubble level indicator to show to drop to the ground.
level.
5. Continue to retract the stabilizers until they are
Engaging the Mid-Extend Lock Pin
fully retracted.
6. Depress the desired EXTENSION rocker

1. Turn the locking pin 90° from its stowed posi- switch on the OUTRIGGER SELECTOR panel
tion and allow the pin to rest on top of the out- and hold the outrigger EXTENSION/RETRAC-
rigger beam. TION rocker switch to RETRACT. The appro-
priate outrigger beam should begin to retract.
NOTE
NOTE
It may be necessary to jog the outrigger
extension/retraction switch slightly to More than one outrigger may be retracted
ensure proper pin engagement. at one time.
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7. After all outriggers have been fully retracted, CAUTION

stow the outrigger floats.
NEVER PUSH OR PULL THE SWING CON-
TROL LEVER THROUGH NEUTRAL TO
Stowing the Mid-Extend Lock Pin THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO STOP
SWING MOTION. USE THE SWING BRAKE
1. Retract the outrigger extension/retraction cylin- FOOT PEDAL TO STOP SWING ROTA-
TION.
der.
NOTE
NOTE
Automatic rear axle oscillation lockout
If the lock pin is wedged in the hole in the will activate when the boom swings right
outrigger beam, it may be necessary to or left of the crane centerline.
jog the outrigger extension/retraction
switch slightly while pulling upward on
To swing the boom, the SWING control lever is
the pin.
pushed forward, away from the operator, to swing
CLOCKWISE, or pulled back, toward the operator,
2. Lift the lock pin and turn it 90° to its stowed to swing COUNTERCLOCKWISE. Always operate
position. the control level with a slow, even pressure. Use the
swing brake foot pedal to stop rotation, then position
STOWING THE OUTRIGGERS (CE UNITS) the swing brake switch to ON to prevent further
rotation.
The outrigger circuits are electrically interlocked to
prevent extending or retracting more than one beam ELEVATING AND LOWERING THE BOOM
at a time. However, more than one stabilizer may be
extended or retracted at a time. Elevating the Boom
DANGER
SWINGING THE BOOM
KEEP THE AREA ABOVE AND BELOW
DANGER THE BOOM CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUC-
TIONS AND PERSONNEL WHEN ELEVAT-
ING THE BOOM.
RESULT FROM BEING CRUSHED BY
MOVING MACHINERY. BEFORE ACTIVAT- To elevate the boom, pull the BOOM (lift) control
ING SWING, SOUND THE STEERING lever back, toward the operator, and hold until the
WHEEL HORN AND VERIFY THAT ALL boom reaches the desired elevation level.
PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF ROTATING
AND MOVING PARTS. Lowering the Boom
DANGER DANGER
KEEP THE AREAS IN THE SWING PATH KEEP THE AREA BENEATH THE BOOM
OF THE HOOK, LOAD AND TAIL CLEAR CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND
OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND PERSON- PERSONNEL WHEN LOWERING THE
NEL. BOOM.
DANGER
CAUTION
LONG CANTILEVER BOOMS CAN CRE-
DISENGAGE THE SWING BRAKE AND ATE A TIPPING CONDITION, EVEN WHEN
THE SWING LOCK PIN OR 360° SWING UNLOADED AND IN AN EXTENDED, LOW-
LOCK BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SWING. ERED POSITION.
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CAUTION To retract the boom, pull the TELESCOPE control

lever back, toward the operator, and hold until the
WHEN LOWERING THE BOOM, SIMULTA- boom retracts to the desired length.
NEOUSLY LET OUT THE CABLE TO PRE-
VENT TWO-BLOCKING THE BOOM NOSE
AND HOOK BLOCK.
Telescope Control Pedal
CAUTION The telescope control pedal is used on cranes

equipped with an auxiliary hoist. Push on the top of
THE CLOSER THE LOAD IS CARRIED TO the pedal to extend the boom and push on the bottom
THE BOOM NOSE, THE MORE IMPOR- of the pedal to retract the boom.
TANT IT BECOMES TO SIMULTA-
NEOUSLY LET OUT THE CABLE AS THE LOWERING AND RAISING THE CABLE
BOOM IS LOWERED.
DANGER
To lower the boom, push the BOOM control lever
forward, away from the operator, and hold until the KEEP THE AREA BENEATH THE LOAD
boom is lowered to the desired position. CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND
PERSONNEL WHEN LOWERING OR RAIS-
ING THE CABLE (LOAD).
TELESCOPING THE BOOM
DANGER
Extending the Boom
DO NOT JERK THE CONTROL LEVER
DANGER WHEN STARTING OR STOPPING THE
HOIST. JERKING THE LEVER CAUSES
WHEN EXTENDING THE BOOM, SIMUL- THE LOAD TO BOUNCE, WHICH COULD
TANEOUSLY LET OUT THE CABLE TO RESULT IN POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE
PREVENT TWO-BLOCKING THE BOOM CRANE.
NOSE AND HOOK BLOCK.
NOTE
DANGER
When the load is stopped at the desired
CHECK THE LOAD CHART FOR THE MAX- height, the automatic brake will engage
IMUM LOAD AT A GIVEN RADIUS, BOOM and hold the load as long as the control
ANGLE, AND LENGTH BEFORE EXTEND- lever remains in neutral.
ING THE BOOM WITH A LOAD.
Lowering the Cable
NOTE
Push the MAIN or AUX hoist control lever forward,
When the crane is equipped with an auxil- away from the operator, and hold until the hook or
iary hoist, the telescope function is con- load is lowered to the desired height.
trolled by a foot pedal.
Raising the Cable
To extend the boom, push the TELESCOPE control
lever forward, away from the operator, and hold Pull the MAIN or AUX hoist control lever back,
until the boom extends to the desired length. toward the operator, and hold until the hook or load
is raised to the desired height.
Retracting the Boom
Hoist Speed Range Selection
DANGER
DANGER
WHEN RETRACTING THE BOOM, THE
LOAD WILL LOWER UNLESS THE CABLE DO NOT CHANGE THE HOIST SPEED
IS TAKEN IN AT THE SAME TIME. RANGE WITH THE HOIST ROTATING.
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To change the speed range of the hoist(s), position Work Area Definition allows the crane operator to
the applicable switch (MAIN HOIST SPEED or describe the crane’s working area by setting up “vir-
optional AUX HOIST SPEED) to HIGH or LOW as tual walls”. They are referred to as virtual walls
applicable. because they exist in the system and are not real
walls. The virtual walls represent obstacles (i.e.
OPERATIONAL AIDS buildings, towers, poles, etc.) in the crane’s working
range. They are set by defining points along the
DANGER outer limits of the working area with the tip of the
boom. Once the working area has been defined, the
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ON THIS
CRANE IS INTENDED AS AN AID TO THE
system will provide a visual and an audible warning
OPERATOR. UNDER NO CONDITION if the boom approaches a virtual wall.
SHOULD IT BE RELIED UPON TO
REPLACE THE USE OF CAPACITY CAUTION
CHARTS AND OPERATING INSTRUC-
TIONS. SOLE RELIANCE UPON THESE WHEN DEFINING VIRTUAL WALL(S),
ELECTRONIC AIDS IN PLACE OF GOOD ALWAYS ALLOW A SAFE WORKING DIS-
OPERATING PRACTICES CAN CAUSE AN TANCE TO ANY OBSTACLES. NEVER
ACCIDENT. WORK OUTSIDE A SAFE WORKING
AREA AS DEFINED BY COMMON PRAC-
LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR (LMI) SYSTEM TICE, STANDARDS, AND MANUALS.
The Load Moment Indicator (LMI) is an electro- WARNING

mechanical sensing system designed to alert the
crane operator of impending capacity when the sys- THERE ARE NO CUTOUTS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE SWING ANGLE SET LIMITA-
tem has been properly preset by the operator. The TION OR THE WORK AREA DEFINITION
control panel is mounted in the dashboard of the FEATURES.
operator’s cab. When an overload condition is
sensed, the system provides the operator with a An Anti-two Block Device is also incorporated into
visual and audible warning, and locks out the control the system to prevent the hook block or headache
levers to prevent lowering the boom, extending the ball from coming into contact with the boom nose or
boom, or raising the main or auxiliary hoist cables. boom extension. This condition will also cause a
lockout of hoist up, boom down, and telescope out,
CE UNITS and also provide a visual and an audible alarm.
In addition to the audible warning in the cab, an Refer to the LMI Operator’s Handbook for more
audible warning alarm is also mounted in the vicin- detailed information on the function of the LMI sys-
ity of the boom flood lights to warn all personnel tem.
that a lockout has occurred.
CONTROL LEVER LOCKOUT SYSTEM
Three additional features are included within the
LMI system: The control lever lockout system consists of hydrau-
lic solenoid valves placed in-line between the
• Swing Angle Set Limitation hydraulic remote control valves in the cab and the
• Work Area Definition pilot-operated directional control valves. When the
valves are actuated, they prevent pilot flow between
• Anti-two Block Device the hydraulic remote control valve in the cab and the
appropriate directional control valve. The valves are
Swing Angle Set Limitation allows left and right activated in such a manner as to prevent worsening
swing angle to be preset. When the preset angle is the condition, i.e. boom down, telescope out, or
reached, the system will provide an audible warning. hoist up. The control lever lockout system is used
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with the anti-two-block system or the load moment 4. Fully retract the boom and position it in the nor-
indicator (LMI) system. mal travel position.
STOWING AND PARKING 5. Engage the swing brake and/or swing lock pin.
DANGER
6. Retract all stabilizer cylinders and outrigger
beams.
NEVER PARK THE CRANE NEAR HOLES,
OR ON ROCKY OR EXTREMELY SOFT 7. Apply the parking brake.
SURFACES. THIS MAY CAUSE THE
CRANE TO OVERTURN, RESULTING IN 8. Put all operating controls in the neutral position.
INJURY TO PERSONNEL.
9. Position the CRANE FUNCTION switch to
When parking the crane, do the following: OFF.
1. Park the crane on a stable surface. 10. Shut down the engine following the proper pro-
cedures specified in this Handbook and the
applicable Engine manual.
2. Remove the load from the hook.
11. Remove the keys.
3. Stow the swingaway boom extension, if
erected. 12. Close and lock all windows, covers, and doors.
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NOTES
4-16
RT600E LUBRICATION
SECTION 5
LUBRICATION
GENERAL LUBRICATION POINTS
Following the designated lubrication procedures is A regular frequency of lubrication must be established
important in ensuring maximum crane lifetime and utili- for all lubrication points. Normally, this is based on com-
zation. The procedures and lubrication charts in this sec- ponent operating time. The most efficient method of
tion include information on the types of lubricants used, keeping track of lubrication requirements is to maintain a
the location of the lubrication points, the frequency of job log indicating crane usage. The log must use the read-
lubrication, and other information. ings from the engine hourmeter to ensure coverage of
lubrication points that will receive attention based on the
hourmeter readings. Other lubrication requirements must
The service intervals specified are for normal operation be made on a time basis, i.e. weekly, monthly, etc.
where moderate temperature, humidity, and atmospheric
conditions prevail. In areas of extreme conditions, the All oil levels are to be checked with the crane parked on a
service periods and lubrication specifications should be level surface in the transport position, and while the oil is
altered to meet existing conditions. For information on cold, unless otherwise specified.
extreme condition lubrication, contact your local Grove
distributor or Grove Customer Support. On plug type check points, the oil levels are to be at the
bottom edge of the check port.
CAUTION
On all cranes with a sight glass on the left side of the
hoist, the fill level should be to the center of the sight
CHASSIS GREASE LUBRICANTS glass.
MUST NOT BE APPLIED WITH AIR
PRESSURE DEVICES AS THIS LUBRI-
CANT IS USED ON SEALED FIT- All grease fittings are SAE STANDARD unless other-
TINGS. wise indicated. Grease non-sealed fittings until grease is
seen extruding from the fitting. One ounce (28 grams) of
EP-MPG equals one pump on a standard one pound (0.45
CAUTION kg) grease gun.
THE MULTIPURPOSE GREASE Over lubrication on non-sealed fittings will not harm the
INSTALLED DURING MANUFAC- fittings or components, but under lubrication will defi-
TURE IS OF A LITHIUM BASE. USE nitely lead to a shorter lifetime.
OF A NONCOMPATIBLE GREASE
COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO On sealed U-joints, care must be exercised to prevent
EQUIPMENT. rupturing the seals. Fill only until expansion of the seals
first becomes visible.
Arctic Conditions - Below -18°C (0°F).
Unless otherwise indicated, items not equipped with
grease fittings, such as linkage, pins, levers, etc. should
In general, petroleum based fluids developed especially be lubricated with oil once a week. Motor oil, applied
for low temperature service may be used with satisfac- sparingly, will provide the necessary lubrication and help
tory results. However, certain fluids, such as halogenated prevent the formation of rust. An Anti-Seize compound
hydrocarbons, nitro hydrocarbons, and phosphate ester may be used if rust has not formed, otherwise the compo-
hydraulic fluids, might not be compatible with hydraulic nent must be cleaned first.
system seals and wear bands. If you are in doubt about
the suitability of a specific fluid, check with your autho- Grease fittings that are worn and will not hold the grease
rized Grove distributor or Grove Customer Support. gun, or those that have a stuck check ball, must be
replaced.
Regardless of temperature and oil viscosity, always use
suitable start-up procedures to ensure adequate lubrica- Where wear pads are used, cycle the components and
tion during system warm-up. lubricate to ensure coverage of the entire wear area.
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LUBRICATION RT600E
The following describe the lubrication points and gives number corresponds to the index number shown on the
the lube type, lube interval, lube amount, and application Lubrication Chart.
of each. Each lubrication point is numbered, and this
LUBE SYMBOL CHART
Symbol Description
AFC Antifreeze/Coolant - SAE J1034, Cummins Engine 85T8-2, Federal Specification O-A-548.
EO Engine Oil - SAE 15W-40, API Service Classification CE/SG.
EPGL-5H Extreme Pressure Gear Lubricant (80W-140)
EP-MPG Extreme Pressure Multipurpose Grease - Lithium Soap Base, NLGI Grade 2.
HYDO Hydraulic Oil - Must meet John Deere Standard JDM-J20C (Antibrake chatter) and ISO 4406.
SSGL-5 Semi-Synthetic Gear Lubricant - SAE Grade 80W-90, API Service Designation GL-5.
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RT600E
5996-2
10 9
8 23 17 20
4 15 19 16 17
4 8 8 16 21
18 5
12
11
24
Lubrication Chart
22
41
29
27
6
33
7 3 32
13 5996
14 38
2 36
1 33 40 34 37
26 35 25 39 31 26
32 34
30
28 36 31 25 35
1. Hook Block Swivel Bearing 15. Boom Extension Mast Sheave 29. Engine Cooling System
2. Hook Block Sheaves 16. Hoist Cable Idler 30. Coolant Strainer
3. Telescope Cylinder Wear Pads 17. Hoist Cable Follower Lever Arms 31. Drive Line Slip Joints
4. Side Wear Pads 18. Upper Lift Cylinder Pivot Pin 32. Outrigger Beams
5. Boom Section Upper Wear Pads 19. Lower Lift Cylinder Pivot Pins 33. Jack Cylinder Support Tubes
6. Boom Section Lower Wear Pads 20. Main Hoist 34. Steer Cylinder Pivot Pins
LUBRICATION
7. Extend Cable Sheaves 21. Auxiliary Hoist 35. Upper and Lower King Pins
8. Retract Cable Sheaves 22. Turntable Gearbox 36. Fifth Wheel Pivots
9. Boom Pivot Shaft 23. Turntable Gear and Drive Pinion 37. Lockout Cylinder Pivot Pins
10. Boom Extension Sheave 24. Turntable Bearing 38. Hydraulic Reservoir
11. Boom Extension Roller 25. Differentials 39. Hydraulic Filter
12. Upper Boom Nose Sheave 26. Planetary Hubs and Wheel Bearings 40. Fuel Filter
13. Lower Boom Nose Sheave 27. Engine Crankcase 41. Air Cleaner Filter
14. Auxiliary Boom Nose Sheave 28. Transmission, Torque Converter, and Filter
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LUBRICATION RT600E
CAUTION 5. Boom Section Upper Wear Pads
THE FOLLOWING LUBE INTERVALS Lube Type - EP-MPG

ARE TO BE USED AS A GUIDELINE Lube Interval - 50 hours or 1 week
ONLY. ACTUAL LUBE INTERVALS Lube Amount - Thoroughly coat all areas the wear
SHOULD BE FORMULATED BY THE pad moves on.
OPERATOR TO CORRESPOND Application - By brush: 6 places; with boom in
ACCORDINGLY TO CONDITIONS extended position through access holes.
SUCH AS CONTINUOUS DUTY
CYCLES AND/OR HAZARDOUS ENVI-
RONMENTS.
6. Boom Section Lower Wear Pads
Lube Type - EP-MPG
1. Hook Block Swivel Bearing
Lube Interval - 50 hours or 1 week
Lube Type - EP-MPG Lube Amount - Thoroughly coat all areas the wear
Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months pad moves on.
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes Application - By brush; 3 places; with boom in
Application - 1 grease fitting extended position.
2. Hook Block Sheaves 7. Extend Cable Sheaves
Lube Type - EP-MPG Lube Type - EP-MPG

Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes
Application - 1 grease fitting per sheave Application - 1 grease fitting; extend boom for entry
(4 fittings total - 50 ton) through access holes at front top of inner mid
(3 fittings total - 40 ton) section.
(2 fittings total - 22 ton)
8. Retract Cable Sheaves
3. Telescope Cylinder Wear Pads
Lube Type - EP-MPG
Lube Type - EP-MPG Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months
Lube Interval -125 hours or 3 months Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes
Lube Amount - Thoroughly coat all areas the wear Application - 6 grease fittings; extend boom for
pad moves on. entry through access holes
Application - By brush: 2 places; extend boom for
entry through access holes. 9. Boom Pivot Shaft
4. Side Wear Pads Lube Type - EP-MPG

Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months
Lube Type - EP-MPG Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes
Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months Application - 2 grease fittings, one on each side
Lube Amount - Thoroughly coat all areas the wear
pad moves on. 10. Boom Extension Sheave
Application - By brush: 12 places; with boom in
extended position. Lube Type - EP-MPG
NOTE Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes
Application - 1 grease fitting
For side wear pads and boom section 11. Boom Extension Roller
upper and lower wear pads, lubricate
more frequently than interval indi- Lube Type - EP-MPG
cates if environmental conditions Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months
and/or operating conditions necessi- Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes
tate. Application - 1 grease fitting
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RT600E LUBRICATION
12. Upper Boom Nose Sheave 19. Lower Lift Cylinder Pivot Pins

Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months Lube Interval - 500 hours or 3 months
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes
Application - 2 grease fittings
Application - 1 grease fitting per sheave
20. Main Hoist
13. Lower Boom Nose Sheave
Lube Type - EPGL
Lube Type - EP-MPG Lube Interval - Every 1000 hours or 12 months
Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months Lube Amount - Capacity - 11.4 liters (12 quarts)
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes Application - Fill until level with the check plug
Application - 1 grease fitting per sheave opening.
21. Auxiliary Hoist (Optional)

14. Auxiliary Boom Nose Sheave
Lube Type - EPGL
Lube Type - EP-MPG Lube Interval - Every 1000 hours or 12 months
Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months Lube Amount - Capacity - 11.4 liters (12 quarts)
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes Application - Fill until level with the check plug
Application - 1 grease fitting opening.
15. Boom Extension Mast Sheave 22. Turntable Gear Box
Lube Type - SSGL-5

Lube Type - EP-MPG
Lube Interval - 500 hours or 12 months NOTE
Lube Amount - As Necessary
Application - Disassemble sheave and repack bear- Remove one valve to equalize the
ing. pressure before checking the swing
gearbox oil level. This will keep the oil
from pushing out.
16. Hoist Cable Idler
Lube Interval - Check and fill every 50 hours. Drain
Lube Type - EP-MPG and fill after first 250 hours and every 500 hours
Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months or 12 months thereafter.
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes
CAUTION
Application - 2 grease fittings on each idler assem-
bly.
USE OF SEMI-SYNTHETIC LUBRI-
CANT IS REQUIRED TO AVOID DAM-
17. Hoist Cable Follower Lever Arms AGE TO COMPONENTS DURING
PUBLISHED SERVICE INTERVALS.
Lube Type - EP-MPG
Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months Lube Amount -
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes Tulsa Gearbox - Capacity - 1.3 liters (2.75 pints)
Application - 2 grease fittings on each follower Application - Fill until oil appears in sight gauge.
assembly. SOM Gearbox - Capacity - 5 liters (5.28 quarts)
Application - Fill mark on dipstick
18. Upper Lift Cylinder Pivot Pin
23. Turntable Gear and Drive Pinion
Lube Interval - 500 hours or every 3 months Lube Interval - 500 hours or 6 months
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes Lube Amount - Coat all teeth
Application - 1 grease fitting Application - Brush on
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LUBRICATION RT600E
24. Turntable Bearing AGE TO COMPONENTS DURING

Lube Type - EP-MPG
Lube Interval - 500 hours or 6 months Lube Amount - Capacity - 1.6 liters (3.5 pints).
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes the whole Application - Fill to the bottom of the level hole in
circumference of the bearing. the housing with the fill plug and the oil level
Application - 2 grease fittings at the front of the mark horizontal
turntable. Rotate the turntable 90° and apply
grease to fittings. Continue rotating 90° and 27. Engine Crankcase (Cummins 6BT 5.9)
grease the fittings until the whole bearing is
greased. Lube Type - EO - 15W-40
Lube Interval - Check fluid level every 10 hours or
25. Differentials daily; drain, fill and replace filter every 250
hours.
Lube Type - SSGL-5 Lube Amount - Capacity - 14.2 liters (15 quarts)
Lube Interval - Check lubricant level every 500
Application - Fill to full mark on dipstick.
hours or 3 months and refill as necessary. Drain
and refill every 4000 hours or 2 years.
28. Transmission, Torque Converter and Transmis-
CAUTION sion Filter
IF THE MAKEUP AMOUNT IS SUB- Lube Type - HYDO

STANTIALLY MORE THAN 0.5 PINT Lube Interval - Check fluid level every 10 hours or
(0.23 LITER) CHECK FOR LEAKS. daily with the engine running at 800 rpm and the
oil at 82 to 93 °C (180 to 200 °F); Drain and
CAUTION refill every 1000 hours or 6 months with the oil
at 65 to 93 °C (150 to 200 °F); Change transmis-
USE OF SEMI-SYNTHETIC LUBRI-
CANT IS REQUIRED TO AVOID DAM- sion filter after the first 50 and 100 hours of ser-
AGE TO COMPONENTS DURING vice, then every 500 hours thereafter.
To add fluid:
NOTE
1. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick.
Any lubricant used in the field for 2. Run engine at 800 rpm to prime torque con-
either top-off or refill of the axles verter and lines.
must be an “Extended Drain Lubri- 3. Check oil level with engine running at 800
cant” as approved by Arvinmeritor. rpm and oil at 82 to 93 °C (180 to 200 °F). Add
These lubricants are listed in Arvin-
meritor Technical Bulletin TP-9539 oil to bring oil level to FULL mark on dipstick.
available at www.arvinmeritor.com or
by contacting Grove Customer Sup- NOTE
port.
When checking the oil level, the oil
Lube Amount - Capacity - 9.5 liters (20 pints) Nor- temperature must be stabilized at 82
mal makeup - less than 0.23 liter (0.5 pint) to 93 °C (180 to 200 °F) to properly
Application - Fill to bottom of hole in the housing
check the oil level. Do not attempt an
on the steer cylinder side.
oil level check with cold oil. To bring
26. Planetary Hubs and Wheel Bearings the oil temperature to this range, it is
necessary to either work the crane or
Lube Type - SSGL-5 stall the converter. Converter stall
Lube Interval - Check fluid level every 500 hours or should be accomplished by engaging
3 months and refill as necessary. Drain and refill the shift lever in forward high range
every 4000 hours or 2 years. with the brakes applied and then
accelerating the engine to half or
CAUTION
three-quarter throttle. Hold the stall
USE OF SEMI-SYNTHETIC LUBRI- until the desired converter tempera-
CANT IS REQUIRED TO AVOID DAM- ture is reached and stabilized.
5-6
RT600E LUBRICATION
CAUTION Application - By brush; 4 places
FULL THROTTLE STALL SPEEDS 34. Steering Cylinder Pivot Pins

FOR AN EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF
Lube Type - EP-MPG
TIME WILL OVERHEAT THE CON-
VERTER AND CAUSE SERIOUS DAM-
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes
AGE.
Lube Amount - Capacity - Torque converter, lines, 35. Upper and Lower King Pins
and transmission as a system - Approximately
25.6 liters (27 quarts). Lube Type - EP-MPG
Application - Through fill pipe to FULL mark on Lube Interval - 500 hours or 3 months
dipstick. Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes
29. Engine Cooling System (Cummins)
36. Fifth Wheel Pivots
Lube Type - AFC
Lube Interval - Check coolant level every 10 hours Lube Type - EP-MPG
or daily; drain and refill cooling system every Lube Interval - 500 hours or 3 months
2000 hours or 12 months. Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes
Lube Amount - Capacity - 34 liters (36 quarts) Application - 2 grease fittings
Application - Fill surge tank to bottom of filler neck
with mixture of 50% AFC and 50% water. Run 37. Lockout Cylinder Pivot Pins
engine through two (2) thermal cycles. Check
coolant level and refill as required. Lube Type - EP-MPG
30. Coolant Strainer (Cab Heater) Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes
Application - 4 fittings
Close shutoff valves. Unscrew the hex plug and
clean the strainer screen after the first 100 hours 38. Hydraulic Reservoir
and every 2000 hours or 12 months thereafter.
Lube Type - HYDO
31. Drive Line - Slip Joints Lube Interval - Check fluid level every 10 hours or
daily, using sight gauge on side of tank, with
Lube Type - EP-MPG boom down and all outrigger cylinders
retracted; drain and refill as necessary.
Lube Interval - 500 hours or every 3 months
Lube Amount - 507 liters (134 gal.), to FULL mark
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes on sight gauge.
Application - 2 grease fittings Application - Fill through breather/fill cap on top of
tank. When tank is drained, clean the magnetic
32. Outrigger Beams pipe plug.
Lube Type - EP-MPG 39. Hydraulic Filter

Lube Amount - Thoroughly coat the area the beam Change the filter when the restriction indicator
moves on. gauge on the filter head is in the red.
Application - By brush; 8 places; extend beams fully
and coat the bottom plate. 40. Fuel Filter
Drain water trap every 10 hours or daily and

33. Jack Cylinder Support Tubes change filter every 500 hours or 6 months.
Lube Type - EP-MPG 41. Air Cleaner Filter
Lube Amount - Spread grease on ID of jack cylinder Replace air cleaner filter element when indica-
support tubes before installing jack cylinders. tor shows red (25” H2O).
5-7
LUBRICATION RT600E
WIRE ROPE LUBRICATION Therefore, new lubricant must be added periodically

throughout the life of a rope to replace factory lubricant
Wire rope is lubricated during manufacturing so that the which is used or lost. For more detailed information con-
strands, and individual wires in strands, may move as the cerning the lubrication and inspection of wire rope, refer
rope moves and bends. A wire rope cannot be lubricated to WIRE ROPE in Chapter 1, Section 2 - GENERAL
sufficiently during manufacture to last its entire life. MAINTENANCE in the Service Manual.
5-8
RT600E SET-UP AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
SECTION 6
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
GENERAL
This section provides procedures for installing the hoist

cable on the hoist drum, cable reeving, and erecting and
stowing the boom extension.
INSTALLING CABLE ON THE HOIST
CAUTION
IF CABLE IS WOUND FROM THE STOR-

AGE DRUM, THE REEL SHOULD BE
ROTATED IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS
THE HOIST.
NOTE
The cable should preferably be straight- Installing the Cable Anchor Wedge
ened before installation on the hoist
drum.
5. Slowly rotate the drum, ensuring the first layer of
Install cable on the hoist drum in accordance with the fol- cable is evenly wound onto the drum.
lowing procedure.
6. Install the remainder of the cable, as applicable.
1. Position the cable over the boom nose sheave and
route to the hoist drum. CABLE REEVING
2. Position the hoist drum with the cable anchor slot on
top. Note
3. Insert the cable through the slot and position around There are two types of cable (wire rope)
the anchor wedge. available on this crane; 6 x 36 WS and
18 x 19 (rotation resistant).
NOTE
The end of the cable should be even with Within the limits of the load and range charts and permis-
the bottom of the anchor wedge. sible line pull, multi-part lines allow the operator to raise
a greater load than can be raised with a single part line.
4. Position the anchor wedge in the drum slot; pull Various cable reeving (part line) is possible with the
firmly on the free end of the cable to secure the boom nose and hook block. This reeving should be
wedge. accomplished by a qualified rigger using standard rigging
procedures, see figure titled Reeving.
NOTE
If the wedge does not seat securely in the In order to quick reeve the hook block without removing
slot, carefully tap the top of the wedge the wedge socket on the end of the cable, see figure titled
with a mallet. Quick Reeving Hook Block.
6-1
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES RT600E
UPPER BOOM
NOSE SHEAVES
TO HOIST
BOTTOM BOOM
NOSE SHEAVES
BALL
SINGLE PART LINE
TO HOIST
BALL
SINGLE PART LINE
USING BOOM EXTENSION
Reeving Diagram (Sheet 1 of 3)
6-2
UPPER BOOM
NOSE SHEAVES
TO MAIN HOIST
TO AUX HOIST
BOTTOM BOOM
NOSE SHEAVES
AUX. NOSE
BOOM NOSE
DEAD END
TO MAIN HOIST
UPPER BOOM
NOSE SHEAVES
BALL HOOKBLOCK
SHEAVES TO AUX HOIST
FOUR PARTS LINE
BOTTOM BOOM
NOSE SHEAVES
AUX. NOSE
BOOM NOSE
DEAD END
BALL
HOOKBLOCK
SHEAVES
SIX PARTS LINE
RT640E/RT650E - 3 SHEAVE HOOKBLOCK
6-3
UPPER BOOM UPPER BOOM

NOSE SHEAVES NOSE SHEAVES
TO MAIN HOIST
TO MAIN HOIST
TO AUX HOIST TO AUX HOIST
BOTTOM BOOM
NOSE SHEAVES
BOTTOM BOOM
NOSE SHEAVES
AUX. NOSE
BOOM NOSE
AUX. NOSE DEAD END
BALL
BOOM NOSE
DEAD END
HOOKBLOCK
SHEAVES BALL
HOOKBLOCK
FOUR PARTS LINE SIX PARTS LINE SHEAVES
UPPER BOOM
NOSE SHEAVES
TO MAIN HOIST
BOTTOM BOOM
NOSE SHEAVES
HOOKBLOCK
DEAD END
HOOKBLOCK
SHEAVES
EIGHT PARTS LINE

RT650E - 4 SHEAVE HOOKBLOCK
6-4
When assembly is complete, raise the boom to a working

position with a load suspended to firmly seat the wedge
and rope into the socket before the crane is used opera-
tionally.
CAUTION
IF THE SOCKET IS NOT POSITIONED

WITH THE FLAT FACE TOWARD THE
BOOM SECTIONS, STRUCTURAL DAM-
AGE WILL OCCUR.
When anchoring the socket to the boom, ensure the flat

face of the socket is in position, as shown, toward the
boom sections.
Quick Reeving Hook Block
DEAD-END RIGGING/WEDGE SOCKETS
Wedge socket assemblies are popular rigging accessories

and have been successfully used for decades to terminate
wire ropes on mobile cranes. A wedge socket assembly is
easily installed and dismantled but it must be installed
and used correctly. It is essential to use only a wedge and
socket of the correct size for the rope fitted. Failure to do INSTALLING WEDGE AND SOCKET
so may result in the rope pulling through the fitting.
1. Inspect the wedge and socket. Remove any rough
Since state and local laws may vary, alternate attachment edges and burrs.
methods may be necessary depending upon work condi-
tions. If alternate methods are selected, the user is
responsible and should proceed in compliance with the 2. The end of the wire rope should be seized using soft,
regulations in force. If there are any questions, contact or annealed wire or strand. If the end of the rope is
your local Grove Distributor or Grove Customer Support. welded, the welded end should be cut off. This will
allow the distortion of the rope strands, caused by
the bend around the wedge, to adjust themselves at
Do not mix components from different manufacturers. the end of the line.
The selection, installation and use of a wedge socket
assembly must be in accordance with the requirements of
the wedge socket manufacturer and the wire rope manu-
facturer upon whose wire rope the wedge socket assem- LIVE END
bly will be used.
Grove Crane specifies the size, type, class and line pulls DEAD END
for wire rope, predominately rotation resistant wire rope,
and rigging accessories such as overhaul balls and hook
blocks for use with each new crane that it manufactures.
Other wire ropes and rigging accessories are available
from various vendors. Different wire rope manufacturers
have differing requirements for the construction, han-
dling, cutting, seizing, installation, termination, inspec-
tion and replacement of the wire ropes they produce.
Their advice should be sought for each specific type of RIGHT WRONG 5337
wire rope a crane user intends to install on a mobile Installing Wedge and Socket
crane.
6-5
3. Make sure the live-loaded side of the rope is directly rope dead end. DO NOT CLAMP THE LIVE END. The
in line with the ears of the socket and the direction U-bolt should bear against the dead end. The saddle of
of pull to which the rope will be subjected. If the the clip should bear against the short extra piece. Torque
rope is loaded into the socket incorrectly, under a the U-bolts according to the figures listed in the chart
load the rope will bend as it leaves the socket, and titled Wire Rope Clip Torque Values.
the edge of the socket will wear into the rope caus-
ing damage to the rope and eventual failure.
Other sources for information with which crane users
4. Insert the end of a wire rope into the socket, form a should be familiar and follow is provided by the
loop in the rope, and route the rope back through the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American
socket allowing the “dead” end to protrude from the National Standard, ASME B30.5, latest revised. ASME
socket. Ensure the dead end of the rope is of suffi-
cient length to apply end treatment to the dead end (formerly ANSI) B30.5 applies to cableways, cranes,
after the wedge has been seated. derricks, hoists, hooks, jacks, and slings. It states, in
section 5-1.7.3, “(c) Swagged, compressed, or wedge
5. Insert the wedge into the loop and pull the live end socket fittings shall be applied as recommended by the
of the rope until the wedge and rope are snug inside rope, crane or fitting manufacture.” Wire ropes are
the socket. It is recommended that the wedge be addressed in ASME B30.5, section 5-1.7.2, ROPES, It
seated inside the socket to properly secure the wire states, in pertinent part, “(a) The ropes shall be of a
rope by using the crane’s hoist to first apply a light construction recommended by the rope or crane
load to the live line. manufacturer, or person qualified for that service.”
Additional information is published by the Wire Rope
6. After final pin connections are made, increase the Technical Board in the Wire Rope Users Manual, latest
loads gradually until the wedge is properly seated. revised.
7. The wire rope and wedge must be properly secured
inside the socket before placing the crane into lifting WIRE ROPE CLIP TORQUE VALUES
service. It is the wedge that secures the wire rope
inside the socket whereas the dead-end treatment is Clip Sizes *Torque
used to restrain the wedge from becoming dislodged mm Inches Nm Ft-Lbs
from the socket should the rope suddenly become
unloaded from the headache ball or hook block 3.18 1/8 6 4.5
striking the ground, etc. 4.76 3/16 10 7.5
Sketches A through F illustrate various methods for treat- 6.35 1/4 20 15
ing the dead-ends of wire ropes which exit a wedge 7.94 5/16 40 30
socket assembly. While use of the loop-back method is 13.28 3/8 60 45
acceptable, care must be exercised to avoid the loop
becoming entangled with tree branches and other compo- 11.11 7/16 90 65
nents during crane transport and with the anti-two block 12.70 1/2 90 65
system and other components during use of the crane. 14.29 9/16 130 95
15.88 5/8 130 95
Of the methods shown below, Grove prefers that method 19.05 3/4 175 130
A or B or F be used on Grove cranes, i.e., clipping a short 22.23 7/8 300 225
piece of wire rope to the dead-end or using a commer-
cially available specialty clip or wedge. Typically, it is 25.40 1 300 225
recommended that the tail length of the dead-end should 28.58 1-1/8 300 225
be a minimum of 6 rope diameters but not less that 15.2 31.75 1-1/4 490 360
cm (6 in) for standard 6 to 8 strand ropes and 20 rope 38.68 1-3/8 490 360
diameters but not less than 15.2 cm (6 in) for rotation
resistant wire ropes. 38.10 1-1/2 490 360
When using method A, place a wire rope clip around the * The tightening torque values shown are based upon
dead end by clamping a short extra piece of rope to the the threads being clean, dry, and free of lubrication.
6-6
SPECIALTY SPECIALTY
CLIP WEDGE
A B C D E F
5338
Configurations for Dead-Ending Wire Rope
ERECTING AND STOWING THE SWING- 5. On the rear stowage bracket, remove the pin secur-
AWAY BOOM EXTENSION ing the sliding support in the “IN” position. Push in
on the handle to push the swingaway away from the
rear of the boom and engage the swingaway anchor
DANGER fitting with the boom nose attachment lugs. Install
the pin securing the sliding support in the “OUT”
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ERECT OR
position.
STOW THE SWINGAWAY, READ AND
STRICTLY ADHERE TO ALL DANGER 6. Remove the retainer clips from the right side attach-
DECALS INSTALLED ON THE BOOM/
ment pins stowed in the adapter of the swingaway
and remove the attachment pins from the swing-
BOOM NOSE, BOOM EXTENSION, AND away. Insert the right side attachment pins through
STOWAGE BRACKETS. the boom attachment lugs and swingaway adapter
anchor fittings. Install the retainer clips in the
ERECTING attachment pins.
1. Fully extend and set the outriggers. 7. Remove the hitch pin from the pin that secures the
swingaway to the rear stowage bracket. Remove the
pin, unlocking the swingaway from the rear stowage
2. Position the boom over the front. bracket.
3. If extended, fully retract all the boom sections and 8. Attach a length of rope to the swingaway tip to aid
lower the boom to minimum elevation to permit in swinging it into place ahead of the boom nose.
ease of installation of pins and access to the boom
nose.
9. Raise the boom to horizontal and extend the boom
approximately 51 to 64 cm (20 to 25 in). Make cer-
NOTE tain that the swingaway stowage lugs clear the guide
pins and ramp on the front and rear stowage brack-
The auxiliary boom nose (rooster sheave) ets.
does not have to be removed. However, if
reeved, the hoist cable must be removed DANGER
from the sheave.
WHEN ERECTING THE SWINGAWAY,
4. Rig either the main hoist or optional auxiliary hoist ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL AND
cable for single part line with nothing but the wedge EQUIPMENT ARE KEPT CLEAR OF THE
socket on the end of the cable. SWING PATH.
6-7
6-8

1. Swingaway
2. Front Stowage Bracket
3. Rear Stowage Bracket
14 4. Telescoping Section
5. Mast Assembly
6. Boom Nose
Erecting and Stowing the Swingaway Boom Extension (Sheet 1 of 3)
7. Swingaway Anchor Fitting

8. Boom Nose Attach Fitting
9. Offset Links
10. Attach Pins and Retainer Clips
11. Swingaway Nose
3 12. Offset Pivot point
13. Telescope Section Retainer Pin
A 14. Hoist Cable Attach Fitting For Retracting Telescope Section
11
13
B
5
12
RT600E
6
7 8
10
7
7
5
4
3
2 6
3 2
6 1 1
OUT POSITION IN POSITION
1. Handle 5. Swingaway
2. Retainer Pin 6. Sliding Support and Ramp
3. Wear Pads 7. Vertical Adjustment Bolt
4. Retainer Pin and Hitch Pin
DETAIL A
3
4
1. Lower Support
2. Upper Support
3. Vertical Adjustment Bolt
4. Upper Hanger Horizontal Adjustment Bolt
5. Lower Support Horizontal Adjustment Bolt
6. Swingaway
6
1
DETAIL B
6-9
6-10

1. Boom Nose Upper Sheaves
2. Mast Assembly
3. Offset Links
4. Offset Pivot Points
5. Offset Link Pins Stowage Lugs
6. Boom Nose Lower Sheaves
7. Jack Handle 1
8. Alignment Jack
9. Swingaway Attachment Pins
10. Swingaway Attachment Pin Stowage Lugs
11. Offset Link Pins
12. Zero Degree Offset Hole 3
2
11
12
7
6 8
10
5
4
NOTE
OFFSET SHOWN AT 25 DEGREES. TO OBTAIN 45
DEGREE OFFSET, REMOVE PIN (ITEM 12) AND
STOW IN LUG. CRANES WITH S/N 220720, 220721
RT600E
& 220722 CAN ONLY BE OFFSET TO A MAXIMUM
OF 25 DEGREES. THE OFFSET LINKS FOR THESE
CRANES ARE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN.
10. Slightly raise and/or lower the boom to help control NOTE
the swingaway. Using the rope attached to the tip of
the swingaway, manually swing the swingaway into The hoist cable must be routed over the
place ahead of the boom nose, engaging the attach- mast assembly for all configurations.
ment fittings with the anchor fittings on the left side However, when using the auxiliary hoist
of the boom nose. cable with zero (0) degree offset, the cable
retainer pin must not be installed in the
DANGER
mast assembly.
DO NOT MODIFY THE ATTACHMENT

POINTS TO PERMIT THE INSTALLATION
19. Route the hoist cable over the mast assembly
sheave, and over the sheave on the swingaway tip.
OF THE ATTACHMENT PINS. Install the mast assembly and swingaway tip cable
retainer pins.
DANGER
20. Rig the hoist cable.
DO NOT PLACE BLOCKING UNDER THE
SWINGAWAY SHEAVE WHEEL. STOWING
11. Install the top left side attachment pin and retainer NOTE
clip into the upper anchor and attachment fittings of
the boom nose. The swingaway boom extension must be
set at the minimum offset, and if used, the
12. Extend the swingaway alignment jack until the telescoping section must be fully
lower left side boom nose and swingaway lugs are retracted or replaced with the standard
aligned. nose section in order to be stowed. Refer
to SETTING THE OFFSET and/or SETTING
13. Install the bottom left side attachment pin and THE TELESCOPING EXTENSION LENGTH
retainer clip into the lower anchor and attachment in this Section.
fittings of the boom nose.
14. Release pressure on the boom extension alignment 1. Fully retract the boom and swing to over-the-front.
jack.
2. Lower the boom to minimum elevation.
15. Lower the boom and remove the rope from the tip of
the swingaway. 3. Remove the cable retainer pin from the swingaway
tip and the mast assembly. Remove the hoist cable
NOTE from the sheaves. Install all the cable retainer pins.
4. Attach a length of rope to the swingaway tip.
Refer to SETTING THE OFFSET in this
Section to obtain a 25 or 45 degrees offset 5. Raise the boom to horizontal.
with the swingaway.
6. Extend the boom approximately 51 to 64 cm (20 to
NOTE 25”). Make certain that the swingaway stowage lugs
will line up in front of the guide pins and ramp on
Refer to SETTING THE TELESCOPING the stowage brackets when the swingaway is posi-
EXTENSION LENGTH in this Section for tioned to the side of the boom.
extending or retracting the telescoping
section.
7. Ensure the hitch pin and retaining pin are removed
from the rear stowage bracket and that the sliding
support is pinned in the “OUT” position.
16. Lower the boom to minimum elevation and remove
the cable retainer pins from the tip of the swing- 8. Extend the swingaway alignment jack until the bot-
away. tom left side attachment pin is free. Remove the bot-
tom left side retainer clip and attachment pin.
17. Remove the cable retainer pin from the mast assem-
bly. 9. Release pressure on the swingaway alignment jack.
18. Remove the upper boom nose cable retainer pin. 10. Remove the top left side attachment pin and retainer
This pin must be removed to prevent the hoist cable clip from the upper anchor and attachment fittings
from rubbing on the pin. of the boom nose.
6-11
DANGER BASE SECTION WHEN LOWERING THE

BOOM
WHEN STOWING THE SWINGAWAY,
ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL AND a. Slowly lower the boom until the pressure is
EQUIPMENT ARE KEPT CLEAR OF THE relieved on the offset link pins.
SWING PATH.
b. Remove the offset link clip pins and attach pins
CAUTION securing the offset links in the lesser degree offset
position. If going to maximum offset stow them in
DO NOT ALLOW THE SWINGAWAY TO the stowage lugs. If going to the intermediate (25
SLAM INTO THE STOWAGE BRACKET degree) offset install them in the offset links for that
WHEN SWINGING INTO THE STOWED degree of offset.
POSITION.
c. Slowly elevate and telescope the boom at the
11. Using the rope attached to the tip of the swingaway, same time until the offset links take the full weight
manually swing the extension to the side of the of the swingaway.
boom.
d. Reeve the hoist cable as described under normal
12. Align the stowage lugs on the swingaway with the erecting procedures.
guide pins and ramp on the stowage brackets and
fully retract the boom. 3. To set the offset from higher degree to lesser degree,
perform the following procedures.
13. Install the hitch pin and pin securing the swingaway
to the rear stowage bracket. CAUTION
14. Remove the attachment pins and retainer clips from
the anchor and attachment fittings on the right side DO NOT OVERLOAD THE SWINGAWAY
of the boom nose and stow them in the adapter of ANCHOR FITTINGS OR THE SWINGAWAY
the swingaway. BASE SECTION WHEN LOWERING THE
BOOM
15. On the rear stowage bracket, remove the pin secur-
ing the sliding support in the “OUT” position. Pull
out on the handle to push the swingaway against the a. Slowly lower the boom until the pressure is
rear of the boom and disengage the swingaway relieved from the offset links.
anchor fitting with the boom nose attachment lugs.
Install the pin securing the sliding support in the b. Remove the offset link clip pins and attach pins
“IN” position. and lower the boom until the holes for the lesser
degree offset position align in the offset links. Install
16. Rig the boom nose and hoist cable as desired and the offset pins and clip pins.
operate the crane using normal operating proce-
dures. c. Slowly elevate and telescope the boom at the
same time until the offset links take the full weight
SETTING THE OFFSET of the swingaway.
NOTE d. Reeve the hoist cable as described under normal

erecting procedures.
Cranes S/N 220720. 220721, and 220722
can only be offset to 25 degrees maxi- CHANGING SWINGAWAY BOOM EXTENSION FROM
mum. TELESCOPING TYPE TO FIXED TYPE.
1. Extend and set the outriggers. Swing the boom over 1. Erect the swingaway.
to the front of the crane.
2. To set the offset from a lesser degree to higher 2. Position the boom to horizontal.
degree perform the following procedures.
3. Disconnect the anti-two block cable connector from
CAUTION the junction box.
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE SWINGAWAY 4. Remove the telescoping section hitch pin and retain-
ANCHOR FITTINGS OR THE SWINGAWAY ing pin.
6-12
NOTE TION INSIDE THE BASE SECTION.

ENSURE THE TELESCOPING SECTION
The telescoping section weighs approxi- CANNOT SLIDE COMPLETELY OUT OF
mately 336 kg (741 lb). THE BASE SECTION.
5. Extend the telescoping section and attach an ade- NOTE

quate lifting device to support the telescoping sec-
tion. Remove the stop block from the telescoping Use the hoist cable to control the exten-
section and remove the telescoping section from the sion of the telescoping swingaway.
base.
NOTE 6. Remove the pin and hitch pin securing the telescop-
ing section to the base section.
The pin-on swingaway nose weighs
approximately 74 kg (163 lb).
7. While controlling the extension of the telescoping
swingaway section with the hoist cable, raise and/or
retract the boom allowing the section to slide out of
6. Using an adequate lifting device, position the pin-on the base until the holes line up.
swingaway nose in the base section and secure with
the two pins and hitch pins. 8. Install the pin and hitch pin.
7. Connect the anti-two block cable connector to the 9. If the wear pads were loosened, retighten the wear
junction box. pads as necessary to ensure the telescoping section
is straight with the base section.
SETTING THE TELESCOPING SWINGAWAY LENGTH
10. Unpin the hoist cable becket from the nose and rig
Extending the hoist cable as desired.
1. Extend and set the outriggers and swing the boom to Retracting
over the front.
1. Attach the hoist cable becket at the rear of the swin-
NOTE gaway nose.
Depending upon how well the swingaway 2. Remove the pin and hitch pin securing the telescop-
is lubricated, it might be possible to pull ing section to the base section.
the telescoping section to the desired
length without setting the offset. If so, DANGER
skip step 2 and continue with step 4. It is
not desirable to change the offset, per- WHEN USING THE HOIST CABLE TO
form step 3. PULL THE TELESCOPING SECTION INTO
THE SWINGAWAY BASE, DO NOT DAM-
2. Set the swingaway to maximum offset according to AGE THE HOIST CABLE OR SWINGAWAY
the procedures in SETTING THE OFFSET in this BY PULLING THE SECTION PAST ITS
section. FULLY STOWED POSITION.
3. Loosen the side wear pads on the swingaway until CAUTION

the telescoping section is free.
4. Pin the hoist cable becket to the back of the swing- IF A BINDING CONDITION OCCURS DUR-
away nose. ING RETRACTION STOP IMMEDIATELY.
RESOLVE THE PROBLEM BEFORE CON-
5. Within the limits of the load chart, extend the boom TINUING THE RETRACTION OF THE
to at least the length of telescoping swingaway, and TELESCOPING SECTION.
lower the boom until the swingaway sheave touches
the ground or is as low as it will go. 3. Slowly reel in the hoist cable pulling the section into
the swingaway base until the pin and hitch pin can
DANGER be installed.
BEFORE REMOVING THE HITCH PIN AND 4. Unpin the hoist cable becket from the nose and rig
PIN SECURING THE TELESCOPING SEC- the hoist cable as desired.
6-13
COUNTERWEIGHT
DESCRIPTION
The counterweight is pinned to the rear of the turntable weight is bolted to the hoist mounting area in lieu of the
and weighs 5103 kg (11250 lb). For cranes without an auxiliary hoist.
auxiliary hoist, an additional 862 kg (1900 lb) counter-
MAINTENANCE
DANGER 4. Ensure the four counterweight leveling bolts are set

for maximum clearance with the turntable.
RESULT FROM BEING CRUSHED BY 5. Take up any slack on the lifting chains and raise the
A FALLING COUNTERWEIGHT. counterweight just enough to remove any pressure
on the counterweight mounting pins.
DANGER
6. Remove the hitch pins and washers that secure the
counterweight mounting pins and remove the coun-
ENSURE THE RETAINER PIN IS
terweight mounting pins.
PROPERLY INSTALLED TO SECURE
THE COUNTERWEIGHT MOUNTING
PIN.
7. Lower the counterweight enough to clear the super-
structure and remove the counterweight from the
crane.
REMOVAL.
INSTALLATION.
1. Fully extend and set the outriggers.
1. Fully extend and set the outriggers.
2. Rotate the superstructure so the counterweight is
over the front of the carrier to gain additional clear- 2. Rotate the superstructure so the counterweight will
ance. be over the front of the carrier to gain additional
clearance.
CAUTION
CAUTION
WHEN LIFTING/HANDLING THE
COUNTERWEIGHT, KEEP THE WHEN LIFTING/HANDLING THE
CHAINS/STRAPS VERTICAL TO MINI- COUNTERWEIGHT, KEEP THE
MIZE SIDE PULL ON THE LIFTING CHAINS/STRAPS VERTICAL TO MINI-
LUGS. MIZE SIDE PULL ON THE LIFTING
LUGS.
NOTE
NOTE
The counterweight weighs approxi-
mately 5103 kg (11250 lb). The counterweight weighs approxi-
mately 5103 kg (11250 lb).
NOTE
NOTE
The use of a forklift to install/remove the
Counterweight is not recommended. The use of a forklift to install/remove the
Counterweight is not recommended.
3. Attach an adequate lifting device to the counter-
weight.
6-14
3. Attach an adequate lifting device to the counter- 5. Remove the lifting device from the counterweight.
weight and lift the counterweight into place on the
superstructure, aligning the mounting holes on the 6. Using the four counterweight leveling bolts, level
counterweight to the holes in the superstructure. the counterweight and eliminate any relative move-
ment between the counterweight and turntable.
4. Install the counterweight mounting pins and secure Maximum height of counterweight shall not exceed
them in place with the washers and hitch pins. 6.35 mm (0.25 in) out of level with the turntable
bearing when measured from either counterweight
outer edge.
1. Counterweight 3
2. Clip Pin
3. Mounting Pin
4. Counterweight Leveling Bolts
Counterweight Removal and Installation
6-15
NOTES
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OPERATOR’S

PART NUMBER: 6-828-100160

contact your local Grove distributor immediately and relate

details of the incident so he can notify Grove Worldwide. If

the distributor is unknown and/or cannot be reached,

Grove Worldwide Product Safety & Reliability

A DANGER NOTE IS USED TO EMPHASIZE THAT

A CAUTION IS USED TO EMPHASIZE THAT IF AN

A note is used to emphasize an important proce-

The superstructure is capable of 360° rotation in either

NOISE/VIBRATION TEST RESULTS

NOISE LEVEL TEST RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: OutriggerJack

Auxiliary LMI Cable Reel

Auxiliary Boom Nose

Battery Rear Axle

Basic Nomenclature (Sheet 2 of 2)

GENERAL Grove distributor must be immediately advised of the

OPERATOR’S QUALIFICATIONS CRANE STABILITY/STRUCTURAL

To avoid death or serious injury, ensure that the crane is

Do not lift loads unless the outriggers are properly

TIPPING HAZARD TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY:

TWO-BLOCKING HAZARD ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT on this crane

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN OPERATOR’S AND SAFETY HANDBOOK.

Be sure the outriggers are properly extended and set, and

All four outrigger beams must be equally extended to the

All four outrigger beam lock pins must be engaged

KEEP THE BOOM SHORT. Swinging loads with a long

Load Charts represent the absolute maximum allowable

Do not rely on the crane’s tipping to determine your lift-

Verify the crane’s capacity by checking the Load Chart

WIND VELOCITY CHART

Two-blocking can be prevented. Operator awareness of

To avoid death or serious injury, keep load handling

The safest way to avoid electrocution is to stay away

You, the operator, are responsible for alerting all person-

Even if the crane operator is not affected by an electrical

The only protection that may be afforded by an insulated ELECTRICAL CONTACT

when positioning a load. Lower the magnet to the stow-

Carefully follow the procedures in this handbook when

Watch the path of the boom and load when swinging.

Always be aware of your working environment during

You must always be aware of everything around the

Follow all applicable safety precautions in this handbook

Before performing any maintenance, service or repairs on TIRES

Recognize and avoid pinch-points while performing WIRE ROPE

1. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations when

8. Core deterioration is usually observed as a rapid

Refuse to work with worn or damaged wire rope.

When installing and inspecting wire ropes and attach-

• Follow proper instructions for removing rope NOTE

Be familiar with the location and use of the nearest fire

Cold weather requires special starting procedures, use of

Never operate the crane when darkness, fog, or other vis-

Keep unauthorized personnel clear of the working area

Operate the crane only from the operator’s seat. Do not

Operate the crane slowly and cautiously, looking care-

“Stunt” driving and “horse-play” are strictly prohibited.

A qualified signal person shall be used at all times when: SHUT-DOWN