RT540E OPERATOR MANUAL
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
OPERATING PROCEDURES
of excessive deformation of the hook opening (including twist). Be sure the safety latch is free and aligned.
Pre-Starting Checks
Seats and Mirrors
A complete walk-around visual inspection of the crane should always be made with special attention to structural damage, loose equipment, leaks, or other conditions that would require immediate correction for safe operation. Refer to Maintenance Checklist, page 6-1.
Adjust seat and mirrors for clear vision and safe driving.
Seat Belts Seat Belt Maintenance
Fuel Supply
Seat belt assemblies are maintenance-free; however, they should be periodically inspected to ensure that they are not damaged and are in proper operating condition, especially if they have been subjected to severe stress.
Fill the fuel tank and ensure the cap is on tight.
Cleaning Seat Belt Webbing
Engine Oil
Wash the seat belt webbing with any mild soap or detergent. Do not use commercial solvents. Also, bleaching or redyeing the webbing is not recommended because of possible loss of webbing strength.
The following items are suggested to be checked to ensure the crane is prepared for starting the day’s work.
CAUTION Do not overfill.
Signal and Running Lights
Check the oil level in the crankcase and ensure it is between the ADD and FULL marks on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
Check all signal and running lights for proper operation. Replace burned out lamps with those of the same number, or equivalent.
Engine Coolant
Service and Parking Brakes Check for proper operation.
DANGER
Tires
Do not loosen radiator cap while engine and radiator are hot. Steam or hot coolant will cause severe burns. Check the coolant level in the radiator and fill to the proper level. Do not overfill and ensure the radiator cap is secure.
Batteries Check that the battery cables and clamps are tight and not corroded.
Hydraulic Reservoir and Filter Check the hydraulic level sight gauge and filter condition indicator on the hydraulic tank. Hydraulic fluid should be at normal operating temperature, with both the boom and outriggers in a retracted position, and the boom level.
Check for severe cuts, foreign objects embedded in treads, and for correct inflation pressures. A tire inflation chart, providing the correct air pressures, is located in the Load Chart Manual in the crane cab.
Wheels Maintain proper torque on wheel lugs and check for proper wheel mounting. If equipped with steel or aluminum wheels, the wheels should be retorqued 80 to 160 km (50 to 100 mi) after initial installation or after any time the tires and wheels are removed. Doing this will reseat the lug nuts. Recheck the lug nuts for proper torque every 800 km (500 mi) thereafter.
Safety Equipment
Check breather for cleanliness and ensure it is secure.
Check all lights, windshield wipers, washers, washer liquid supply, horn, instruments, signaling devices, etc.
Wire Rope
Daily Lubrication
Inspect the wire rope in accordance with applicable Federal Regulations. Sheaves, guards, guides, drums, flanges, and any other surfaces that come in contact with the rope should be inspected for any condition that could cause possible damage to the rope.
Ensure all components requiring daily lubrication have been serviced. Refer to Lubrication, page 5-1.
Boom Before extending the boom, ensure the large access cover on top of the boom base section is installed.
Hook Block and Headache Ball Inspect for nicks, gouges, cracks, and evidence of any other damage. Replace a hook that has cracks or shows evidence
GROVE
Published 01-15-2016, Control # 526-01
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