Manual de Operación Grove

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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: [email protected]
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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.
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Load Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Work Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Lifting Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Counterweight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Multiple Crane Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
LOAD MOMENT INDICATING 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Lifting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Hand Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
TRANSPORTING THE CRANE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
SHUTDOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
BOOM EXTENSION/JIB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
COLD WEATHER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
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
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Foot Throttle Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Drivetrain Distress Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Hourmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Rear Wheels Not Centered Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Auxiliary Hoist Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Boom Lift Control Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Main Hoist Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Telescope Control Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Hydraulic Boost Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Hoist 3rd Wrap Indicator (Optional w/CE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Hoist Rotation Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Transmission Range Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Differential Lock Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Outrigger Selector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Outrigger Extend/Retract Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Swing Brake Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Swing Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Brake Foot Pedal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Main Brake Fail 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Headlights Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Boom Light Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Work Light Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Cab Circulating Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Horn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Backup Alarm (Not Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Turn Signal Lever and Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Hazard Lights Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Right Turn Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Left Turn Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Cab Dome Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Skylight Wiper (Not Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Bubble Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Heat Control Knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Fan Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Defroster Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Air Conditioning Control Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Spotlight (Optional) (Not Shown). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Beacon Light (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Defroster Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Windshield Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
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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
COLD WEATHER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Operation Below -40°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Operation Below -40°F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
ENGINE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Front Wheel Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Rear Wheel Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Four Wheel Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Crabbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Traveling - Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Traveling - Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Four-Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Proper Operation of Axle Oscillation Lockouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
GENERAL CRANE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Pump Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Setting the Park Brake When Crane is on Outriggers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Control Lever Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Preload Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
USING YOUR LOAD CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
CRANE FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Setting the Outriggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Engaging the Mid-Extend Lock Pin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Stowing the Outriggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Stowing the Mid-Extend Lock Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Swinging the Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Elevating and Lowering the Boom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Elevating the Boom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Lowering the Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Telescoping the Boom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Extending the Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
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Retracting the Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Telescope Control Pedal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Lowering and Raising the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Lowering the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Raising the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Operational Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Load Moment Indicator (LMI) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Control Lever Lockout System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Stowing and Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Section 5 - LUBRICATION
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
LUBRICATION POINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
WIRE ROPE LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Installing Wedge and Socket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
ERECTING AND STOWING THE BOOM EXTENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Erecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Stowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Setting the Offset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Changing Boom Extension From Telescoping Type To Fixed Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Setting the Telescoping Extension Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Extending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Stowing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
LIST OF FIGURES
Basic Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Standardized Hand Signal Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Boom Drift Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Cab Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Terms to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Lubrication Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Installing the Cable Anchor Wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Reeving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Quick Reeving Hook Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Installing Wedge and Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Configurations for Dead-Ending Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Erecting and Stowing the Boom Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
LIST OF TABLES
Wind Velocity Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Lube Symbol Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Wire Rope Clip Torque Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
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RT530E INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL fully-enclosed cab mounted on the superstructure. The
crane is equipped with a four-section, cable-synchronized
NOTE boom. Additional reach is obtained by utilizing a
swingaway boom extension. Lifting is provided by a
Throughout this handbook, reference is main hoist and an optional auxiliary hoist.
made to left, front, and rear when describ-
ing locations. These reference locations NOISE/VIBRATION TEST RESULTS
are to be considered as those viewed
from the operator’s seat with the super-
structure facing forward over the front of NOISE LEVEL TEST RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
the carrier frame.
• At the operator’s station with closed cab operation,
This Handbook provides important information for the the value is 78 dba maximum when measured
operator of the Model RT530E Grove Crane. according to the directives 79/113/EEC and
Kebomatief 27.
The rough terrain crane incorporates an all welded steel
frame, using planetary drive axles to provide four-wheel VIBRATION LEVEL TEST RESULTS ARE
drive. Axle steering is accomplished utilizing hydraulic AS FOLLOWS:
steer cylinders. The engine is mounted at the rear of the
crane and provides motive power through a six speed for- • At the operator’s station with closed cab operation,
ward and reverse transmission. Hydraulic, double box, vibration levels are less than 0.5 m/s/s for Whole
sliding beam outriggers are integral with the frame. Body Vibration exposure and are less than 2.5 m/s/s
for Hand Arm Vibration exposure when measured
The carrier frame incorporates an integral fifth wheel, to according to 89/392/EEC Community Legislation
which the rear axle is mounted, to provide axle oscilla- on Machinery per standard ISO 2631/1 - Evaluation
tion. Axle oscillation lockout is automatic when the of Human Exposure to Work Body Vibration, ISO
superstructure rotates from the travel position. 5349 - Guidelines for the Measurement and
Assessment of Human Exposure to Hand
The superstructure is capable of 360° rotation in either Transmitted Vibrations, and ISO/DIS 8041 - Human
direction. All crane functions are controlled from the Response Vibration Measuring Instrumentation.
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INTRODUCTION RT530E
Basic Nomenclature
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RT530E SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SECTION 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL incident and consulted on necessary inspections and

repairs. Should the distributor not be immediately avail-
NOTE able, contact should be made directly with Grove World-
wide Customer Support. The crane must not be returned
Illustrations have been included in this to service until it is thoroughly inspected for any evi-
section to emphasize certain proper and dence of damage. All damaged parts must be repaired or
improper points; READ AND FOLLOW replaced as authorized by your local Grove Worldwide
PRINTED INSTRUCTIONS. 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
could cause an accident that results in death or serious Inspect the crane every day (before the start of each
injury to personnel or damage to equipment. You are shift). Ensure that routine maintenance and lubrication
responsible for the safety of yourself and those around are being dutifully performed. Don’t operate a damaged
you. or poorly maintained crane. You risk lives when operat-
ing faulty machinery - including your own.
IMMEDIATELY report all accidents, malfunctions, and
equipment damages to your local Grove distributor. Fol- Allow No One other than the operator to be on the crane
lowing any accident or damage to equipment, the local while the crane is functioning or moving, unless they are
Grove distributor must be immediately advised of the seated in a two-man cab.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RT530E
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
death or serious injury. This crane should have a functional load moment indica-
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-
dance with the manufacturer’s manuals. Check crane stability before lifting loads. Ensure the out-
riggers (or tires if lifting on rubber) are firmly positioned
• You are sure that all safety signs, guards, and on solid surfaces. Ensure the crane is level, brakes are
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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Use adequate cribbing under outrigger floats to distribute

weight over a greater area. Check frequently for settling. 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
injury could result from improper crane setup on outrig- should be a part of your routine planning and operation.
gers. Actual loads, including necessary allowances, should be
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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.
WORK SITE Do not rely on the crane’s tipping to determine your lift-
ing capacity.
Prior to any operation, you must inspect the ENTIRE
work site, (including ground conditions) where the crane If you should encounter a tipping condition, immediately
will travel and operate. Be sure that the surfaces will sup- lower the load with the hoist line and retract or elevate
port a load greater than the crane’s weight and maximum the boom to decrease the load radius. Never lower or
capacity. extend the boom, this will aggravate the condition.
Barricade the area where the crane is working and keep Be sure the load is properly rigged and attached. Always
all unnecessary personnel out of that area. determine the weight of the load before you attempt to
lift it and remember that all rigging (slings, etc.) and lift-
Use caution when operating in the vicinity of overhang- ing devices (hook block, jib, etc.) must be considered
ing banks and edges. part of the load.
Be aware of all conditions that could adversely affect the Measure the load radius before making a lift and stay
stability of the crane. within approved lifting areas based on the range dia-
grams and working area diagrams on the crane’s load
Wind can have a significant affect on loads that may be chart.
lifted by a crane. Wind forces act differently on a crane
depending upon the direction from which the wind is Verify the crane’s capacity by checking the Load Chart
blowing (e.g., wind on the rear of the boom can result in against the weight of the load. Then, lift the load slightly
decreased forward stability, wind on the underside of the at first to ensure stability before proceeding with the lift.
boom can result in decreased backward stability, wind on
the side of the boom can result in structural damages, Always keep the load as near to the crane and as close to
etc.). To assist you in determining prevailing wind the ground as possible.
conditions, refer to the “WIND VELOCITY CHART” on
page 2-5. The crane can tip over or fail structurally if:
LIFTING OPERATIONS • The load and crane’s configuration is not within

the capacity as shown on the applicable load rat-
If the boom extension, jib, or auxiliary boom nose is to be ing chart and notes.
used, ensure the electrical cable and the weight for the
• The ground is soft and/or the surface conditions
anti-two-block switch are properly installed and the LMI
are poor.
is programmed for the crane configuration. Refer to the
LMI handbook supplied with the crane. • Outriggers are not properly extended and set. On
models equipped with outriggers that can be
Before lifting, position the crane on a firm surface, prop- pinned at the mid-extend position, the outriggers
erly extend and set the outriggers, and level the crane. must also be pinned when operating from the
mid-extend position.
If the boom extension or auxiliary boom nose is to be
used, you must ensure that the cable for the LMI system • 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 32 km/ crane or cause it to fail structurally.
h (20 mph) to 48 km/h (30 mph), 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 48 km/h (30 Inspect the boom. Remove the crane from service if the
mph) is not recommended. To assist you in determining boom is damaged.
prevailing wind conditions, refer to the “WIND VELOC-
ITY 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
COUNTERWEIGHT points to avoid side loading and transfer of loading
from one crane to the other.
On cranes equipped with removable counterweights,
ensure the appropriate counterweight sections are prop- 10. DO NOT TRAVEL. Lift only from a stationary
position.
erly installed for the lift being considered.
To reduce the crushing hazard and to prevent death or LOAD MOMENT INDICATING (LMI) SYS-
serious injury, always clear all personnel from the coun- TEMS
terweight and superstructure area before moving the
counterweight or rotating the superstructure. Electronic equipment on this crane is intended as an aid
to the operator.
Do not add material to the counterweight to increase
capacity. Under NO CONDITION should it be relied upon to
replace the use of capacity charts and operating instruc-
Federal law prohibits modification or additions which tions. Sole reliance upon these electronic aids in place of
affect the capacity or safe operation of the equipment good operating practices can cause an accident.
without the manufacturer’s written approval. [29CFR
1926.550] Know the weight of all loads and always check the
capacity of the crane as shown on the Load Chart before
MULTIPLE CRANE LIFTS making any lifts.
Multiple crane lifts are not recommended. NEVER exceed the rated capacity shown on the Load
Chart. Always check the Load Chart to ensure the load to
Any lift that requires more that one crane must be pre- be lifted at the desired radius is within the rated capacity
cisely planned and coordinated by a qualified engineer. of the crane.
If it is necessary to perform a multi-crane lift, the opera- Never interfere with the proper functioning of opera-
tor shall be responsible for assuring that the following tional aids or warning devices.
minimum safety precautions are taken.
For detailed information concerning the operation and
1. Secure the services of a qualified engineer to direct maintenance of the load moment indicating system
the operation. installed on the crane see the manufacturer’s manual sup-
plied with the crane.
2. Use one qualified signal person.
TWO-BLOCKING
3. Coordinate lifting plans with the operator, engineer,
and signal person prior to beginning the lift.
Two-blocking occurs when the load block (hook block,
4. Communication between all parties must be headache ball, rigging, etc.) comes into physical contact
maintained throughout the entire operation. If with the boom (boom nose, sheaves, jib, etc.). Two-
possible, provide approved radio equipment for blocking can cause hoist lines (wire rope) rigging, reev-
voice communication between all parties engaged in ing, and other components to become highly stressed and
the lift. overloaded in which case the wire rope may fail allowing
the load, block, etc. to free fall.
5. Use cranes and rigging of equal capabilities and use
the same boom length. Two-blocking is more likely to occur when both the main
and auxiliary hoist lines are reeved over the main boom
6. Use outriggers on cranes so equipped. nose and boom extension/jib nose respectively. An oper-
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ator, concentrating on the specific line being used, may The work area definition system is intended as an aid to
telescope or lower the boom allowing the other hoist line the operator. It is not a substitute for safe crane operating
attachment to contact the boom or boom extension/jib practices, experience and good operator judgements.
nose, thus causing damage to the sheaves, or causing the
wire rope to fail, dropping the lifting device to the ground For detailed information concerning the operation and
and possibly injuring personnel working below. maintenance of the Work Area Definition system
installed on this crane, refer to the manufacturer’s manual
Caution must be used when lowering or extending the supplied with the crane.
boom. Let out load line(s) simultaneously to prevent two-
blocking the boom tip(s) and the hook block, etc. The ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
closer the load is carried to the boom nose the more
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.
Before operating this crane in the vicinity of electrical

Do not pass loads or boom over ground personnel.
power lines or equipment, notify the power utility com-
Barricade the area where the crane is working and keep pany. Obtain positive and absolute assurance that the
all unnecessary personnel out of that area. DO NOT power has been turned off.
allow personnel to be under the load or boom.
This machine is NOT INSULATED. Always consider all
Never pass loads, load handling devices, or the crane parts of the load and the crane, including the wire rope,
boom over people on the ground. hoist cable, pendant cables, and tag lines, as conductors.
Never operate the crane with less than two wraps of wire Most overhead power lines ARE NOT insulated. Treat all
rope on the hoist drum. overhead power lines as being energized unless you have
reliable information to the contrary from the utility com-
Never interfere with the proper functioning of opera- pany or owner.
tional aids or warning devices. The rules in this handbook must be followed at all times,
even if the electrical power lines or equipment have been
WORK AREA DEFINITION SYSTEM
de-energized.
You must read and understand the manufacturer’s Opera- Crane operation is dangerous when close to an energized
tor’s Handbook before operating the system. Become electrical power source. Exercise extreme caution and
familiar with all proper operating procedures and with prudent judgement. Operate slowly and cautiously when
the identification of symbol usage. in the vicinity of power lines.
Barricade the area where the crane is working and keep If the load, wire rope, crane boom, or any portion of the
all personnel out of the selected work area definition. crane contacts or comes too close to an electrical power
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source, everyone in, on, and around the crane can be seri-
ously injured or killed.
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 Plan ahead and always plan a safe route before traveling
or killed. under power lines. Rider poles should be erected on each
side of a crossing to assure sufficient clearance is main-
It is not always necessary to contact a power line or tained.
power source to become electrocuted. Electricity,
depending on magnitude, can arc or jump to any part of Appoint a reliable and qualified signal person, equipped
the load, load line, or crane boom if it comes too close to with a loud signal whistle or horn and voice communica-
an electrical power source. Low voltages can also be dan- tion equipment, to warn the operator when any part of the
gerous. crane or load moves near a power source. This person
should have no other duties while the crane is working.
Thoroughly read, understand, and abide by all applicable
federal, state, and local regulations. Tag lines should always be made of non-conductive
materials. Any tag line that is wet or dirty can conduct
Federal law prohibits the use of cranes closer than 3 m electricity.
(10 ft) to power sources up to 50,000 volts and greater
distances for higher voltages [29CFR1910.180 and
DO NOT store materials under power lines or close to
29CFR1926.550]. Grove recommends keeping cranes
electrical power sources.
twice the minimum distance [e.g., 6 m (20 ft)] as speci-
fied by US Department of Labor - Occupational Safety
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
from electrocution hazards. They are designed to cover 2. Immediately warn personnel in the vicinity to stay
only the boom nose and a small portion of the boom. Per- away.
formance of boom cages and boom guards is limited by
their physical size, insulating characteristics, and operat- 3. Attempt to move the crane away from the contacted
ing environment (e.g. dust, dirt, moisture, etc.). The insu- power source using the crane’s controls which are
lating characteristics of these devices can be likely to remain functional.
compromised if not kept clean, free of contamination,
and undamaged. 4. Stay in the crane until the power company has been
contacted and the power source has been de-
energized. NO ONE must attempt to come close to
Proximity sensing and warning devices are available in
the crane or load until the power has been turned off.
different types. Some use boom nose (localized) sensors
and others use full boom length sensors. No warning may Only as a last resort should an operator attempt to leave
be given for components, cables, loads, and other attach- the crane upon contacting a power source. If it is abso-
ments located outside of the sensing area. Much reliance lutely necessary to leave the operator station, JUMP
is placed upon you, the operator, in selecting and prop- COMPLETELY CLEAR OF THE CRANE. DO NOT
erly setting the sensitivity of these devices. STEP OFF. Hop away with both feet together. DO NOT
walk or run.
Never rely solely on a device to protect you and your fel-
low workers from danger. Following any contact with an energized electrical
source, the local, authorized, Grove Worldwide distribu-
Some variables you must know and understand are: tor must be immediately advised of the incident and con-
sulted on necessary inspections and repairs. Thoroughly
• Proximity devices are supposed to detect the inspect the wire rope and all points of contact on the
existence of electricity and not its quantity or crane. Should the distributor not be immediately avail-
magnitude. able, contact Grove Worldwide Customer Support. The
crane must not be returned to service until it is thor-
• Some proximity devices will detect only alternat- oughly inspected for any evidence of damage and all
ing current (AC) and not direct current (DC). damaged parts are repaired or replaced as authorized by
Grove Worldwide or your local Grove Worldwide dis-
• Some proximity devices detect radio frequency tributor.
(RF) energy and others do not.
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
• Most proximity devices simply provide a signal AND EQUIPMENT
(audible, visual, or both) for the operator and this
signal must not be ignored. Never operate the crane during an electrical thunder-
storm.
• Sometimes the sensing portion of the proximity
devices becomes confused by complex or differ- Working in the vicinity of radio frequency transmission
ing arrays of power lines and power sources. towers and other transmission sources may cause a crane
to become “electrically charged.”
DO NOT depend on grounding. Grounding of a crane
affords little or no protection from electrical hazards. The When operating cranes equipped with electromagnets
effectiveness of grounding is limited by the size of the you must take additional precautions. Permit no one to
(wire) conductor used, the condition of the ground, the touch the magnet or load. Alert personnel by sounding a
magnitude of the voltage and current present, and numer- warning signal when moving a load. Do not allow the
ous other factors. cover of the electromagnet power supply to be open dur-
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ing operation or at any time the electrical system is acti-

vated. Shut down the crane completely and open the
magnet controls switch prior to connecting or disconnect-
ing magnet leads. Use only a non-conductive device
when positioning a load. Lower the magnet to the stow-
ing area and shut off power before leaving the operator’s
cab.
CRUSHING HAZARDS
Clear all personnel from the outrigger area before extend-

ing or retracting the outriggers.
Carefully follow the procedures in this handbook when

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

sound the horn and verify that all personnel are clear of
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 Death or serious injury could result from being crushed
making a lift. Sound the horn to warn personnel. by revolving tires.
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PERSONNEL HANDLING Cranes with outriggers shall have them all fully
deployed following manufacturer's specifica-
tions.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers issued a
new American National Standard entitled, Personnel • The crane's Operator's And Safety Handbook and
Lifting Systems, ASME B30.23-1998. This standard pro- other operating manuals are inside the crane's
cab, readily accessible to the Operator.
vides, "lifting and lowering of personnel using ASME
B30 Standard hoisting equipment shall be undertaken • The platform meets the requirements as pre-
only in circumstances when it is not possible to accom- scribed by applicable standards and regulations.
plish the task by less hazardous means. Unless all of the • For wire rope suspended platforms, the crane is
applicable requirements of this volume are met, the lift- equipped with a hook that can be closed and
ing or lowering of personnel using ASME B30 Standard locked, eliminating the throat opening.
equipment is prohibited." This new standard is consistent • The platform is properly attached and secure.
with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for Con- To avoid death or serious injury:
struction that state, in 29CFRI926.550(g)(2): "General
requirements. The use of a crane or derrick to hoist NEVER use this crane for bungee jumping or any form
employees on a personnel platform is prohibited, except of amusement or sport.
when the erection, use, and dismantling of conventional
means of reaching the worksite, such as a personnel NEVER permit anyone to ride loads, hooks, slings or
hoist, ladder, stairway, aerial lift, elevating work plat- other rigging for any reason.
form or scaffold, would be more hazardous or is not pos-
sible because of structural design or worksite NEVER get on or off a moving crane.
conditions." Additional requirements for crane opera-
tions are stated in ASME B30.5, Mobile And Locomo- NEVER allow anyone other than the operator to be on
tive Cranes, and in OSHA regulations 29CFRI910.180 this crane while the machine is operating or traveling.
for General Industry and 29CFRI926.550 for Construc-
tion. Grove Worldwide continues to recommend that cranes be
properly maintained, regularly inspected and repaired as
Use of a Grove crane to handle personnel is acceptable necessary. Grove reminds crane owners to ensure that all
provided: safety decals are in place and legible. Grove continues to
urge Grove crane owners to upgrade their cranes with
• The requirements of the applicable national, state load moment indicator (LMI) and control lever lockout
and local regulations and safety codes are met. systems for all lifting operations.
• A determination has been made that use of a The following standards and regulations are available by
crane to handle personnel is the least hazardous mail at the following addresses:
means to perform the work.
• The crane operator shall be qualified to operate • ASME (formerly ANSI) B30 Series American
the specific type of hoisting equipment used in National Safety Standards For Cableways,
the personnel lift. Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, And
• The crane operator and occupants have been Slings; ASME B30.5, Mobile And Locomotive
instructed in the recognized hazards of personnel Cranes, and ASME B30.23, Personnel Lifting
platform lifts. Systems, are available by mail from the ASME,
• The crane is in proper working order. 22 Law Drive, Fairfield, New Jersey, 0700-2900.
• The crane is equipped with a functional anti-two • US DOL/OSHA Rules and Regulations are
block device.
available by mail from the Superintendent of
• The crane's load capacity chart is affixed inside Documents, PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA,
the crane's cab, readily accessible to the Opera- 15250-7954.
tor. The total weight of the loaded personnel plat-
form and related rigging shall not exceed 50
percent of the rated capacity for the radius and TRAVEL OPERATION
configuration of the crane.
• The crane is uniformly level within one percent Strictly adhere to the guidelines and restrictions in the
of level grade and located on a firm footing. Load Chart for pick and carry operations.
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When traveling, the boom should be completely retracted performed when structural or lifting members are
and lowered to the travel position and the turntable pin involved.
swing lock should be engaged.
Follow all applicable safety precautions in this handbook
Secure the hook block and other items before moving the when performing crane maintenance as well as crane
crane. operations.
Watch clearances when traveling. Do not take a chance Before crane use:
of running into overhead or side obstructions.
• Conduct a visual inspection for cracked welds,
When moving in tight quarters, post a signal person to damaged components, loose pin/bolt, and wire
help guard against collisions or bumping structures. connections. Any item or component that is
found to be loose or damaged (broken, chipped,
cracked, worn-through, etc.) must be repaired or
Before traveling a crane, check suitability of proposed replaced.
route with regard to crane height, width, and length.
• Check for proper functioning of all controls and
Never back up without the aid of a signal person to verify operator aids (e.g. LMI).
the area behind the crane is clear of obstructions and/or
• Check all braking (e.g. wheel, hoist, and swing
personnel.
brakes) and holding devices before operation.
On cranes equipped with air-operated brakes, do not Keep the crane clean at all times, free of mud, dirt, and
attempt to move the crane until brake system air pressure grease. Dirty equipment introduces hazards, wears-out
is at operating level. faster, and makes proper maintenance difficult. Cleaning
solutions used should be non-flammable, non-toxic and
Check load limit of bridges. Before traveling across appropriate for the job.
bridges, ensure they will carry a load greater than the
crane’s weight. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE and INSPECTION of this
crane must be performed by a qualified person(s) accord-
If it is necessary to take the crane on a road or highway, ing to the recommendations in the Grove Worldwide
check state and local restrictions and regulations. Crane Maintenance and Inspection Manual. Any ques-
tions regarding procedures and specifications should be
Drive carefully and avoid speeding. directed to the your local, authorized Grove Worldwide
Distributor.
Stay alert at the wheel.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
When parking on a grade, apply the parking brake and Service and repairs to the crane must only be performed
chock the wheels. by a qualified person. All service and repairs must be
performed in accordance with manufacturer’s recom-
MAINTENANCE mendations, this handbook, and the service manual for
this machine. All replacement parts must be Grove
The crane must be inspected prior to use on each work approved.
shift. The owner, user, and operator must ensure that rou-
tine maintenance and lubrication are being dutifully per- Any modification, alteration, or change to a crane which
formed. NEVER operate a damaged or poorly maintained affects its original design and is not authorized and
crane. approved by Grove Worldwide is STRICTLY PROHIB-
ITED. Such action invalidates all warranties and makes
Keep the crane properly maintained and adjusted at all the owner/user liable for any resultant accidents.
times. Shut down the crane while making repairs or Before performing any maintenance, service or repairs on
adjustments. the crane:
Always perform a function check after repairs have been • The boom should be fully retracted and lowered
made to ensure proper operation. Load tests should be and the load placed on the ground.
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• Stop the engine and disconnect the battery. Ensure pneumatic tires are inflated to the proper pressure
(refer to the Load Chart Book in the crane cab). When
• Controls should be properly tagged. Never oper- inflating tires, use a tire gauge, clip-on inflator, and
ate the crane if it is TAGGED-OUT nor attempt extension hose which will permit standing clear of the
to do so until it is restored to proper operating tire while inflating.
condition and all tags have been removed by the
person(s) who installed them. WIRE ROPE
Recognize and avoid pinch-points while performing
maintenance. Stay clear of sheave wheels and holes in Use ONLY the wire rope specified by Grove Worldwide
crane booms. as indicated on the crane’s load capacity chart. Substitu-
tion of an alternate wire rope may require the use of a dif-
ferent permissible line pull and, therefore, require
After maintenance or repairs:
different reeving.
• Replace all guards and covers that have been Always make daily inspections of the wire rope, keeping
removed. in mind that all wire rope will eventually deteriorate to a
point where it is no longer usable. Wire rope shall be
• Remove all tags, connect the battery, and per- taken out of service when any of the following conditions
form a function check of all operating controls.
exist:
• Perform load tests when a structural or lifting
member is involved in a repair. 1. For rotation-resistant running ropes-more than two
(2) broken wires in a length of rope equal to six (6)
LUBRICATION
times the rope diameter, or more than four (4)
broken wires in a length of rope equal to thirty (30)
times the rope diameter.
The crane must be lubricated according to the factory
recommendations for lubrication points, time intervals, 2. For running ropes other than rotation resistant-six
and types. Lubricate at more frequent intervals when (6) broken wires in one rope lay or three (3) broken
working under severe conditions. wires in one strand.
Exercise care when servicing the hydraulic system of the 3. One valley break where the wire fractures between
crane, as pressurized hydraulic oil can cause serious strands in a running rope is cause for removal.
injury. The following precautions must be taken when
servicing the hydraulic system: 4. Abrasion of the rope resulting in wear of the
individual outside wires of 1/3 of the original wire
diameter.
1. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations when
adding oil to the system. Mixing the wrong fluids 5. Any kinking, bird caging, crushing, corrosion, or
could destroy seals, causing machine failure. other damage resulting in distortion of the rope
2. Be certain all lines, components, and fittings are structure.
tight before resuming operation.
6. Rope that has been in contact with a live power line
3. When checking for suspected leaks, use a piece of or has been used as a ground in an electric circuit
wood or cardboard and wear appropriate personal (eg. welding) may have wires that are fused or
protective equipment. annealed and must be removed from service.
4. Never exceed the manufacturer’s recommended 7. In standing ropes, more than three (3) breaks in one
relief valve settings. rope lay in sections beyond the end connection or
more than two (2) broken wires at an end
TIRES connection.
8. Core deterioration is usually observed as a rapid

Inspect the tires for nicks, cuts, embedded material, and reduction in rope diameter and is cause for
abnormal wear. immediate removal of the rope.
Ensure all lug nuts are properly torqued. Refuse to work with worn or damaged wire rope.
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When installing and inspecting wire ropes and attach- Inspect the boom nose and hook block sheaves for wear.
ments, keep all parts of your body and clothing away Damaged sheaves cause rapid deterioration of wire rope.
from rotating hoist drums and all rotating sheaves.
To attain maximum wire rope life and minimize hook
Never handle the wire rope with bare hands. block rotation, it is recommended that even numbers of
parts-of-line be used in multiple-part reeving whenever
possible.
Periodic rope inspection records are required by law.
Make sure these records have been reviewed and are up
If applicable to your crane, the use of nylon (nylatron)
to date.
sheaves, as compared with metallic sheaves, may change
the replacement criteria of rotation- resistant wire rope.
When installing a new rope:
NOTE
• Follow proper instructions for removing rope
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
• Do not use parts that are damaged, cracked, or water and consult a doctor immediately.
modified.
When checking and maintaining batteries exercise the
• Assemble the wedge socket with live end of rope following procedures and precautions:
aligned with the centerline of pin and assure
proper length of tail (dead end) protrudes beyond • Disconnect the batteries.
the socket.
• Wear safety glasses when servicing batteries.
Never overload or shock load a wire rope.
• Do not short across the battery posts to check
Lubricate the wire rope periodically as the lubricant charge. Short circuit, spark, or flame could cause
becomes depleted. battery explosion.
• Maintain battery electrolyte at the proper level.

Check the electrolyte with a flashlight.
• If applicable to your crane, check battery test

indicator on maintenance-free batteries.
• Do not break a live circuit at the battery terminal.

Disconnect the ground battery cable first when
removing a battery and connect it last when
installing a battery.
• Check battery condition only with proper test
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equipment. Batteries shall not be charged except Do not make modifications or additions to the crane’s
in an open, well-ventilated area that is free of access system that have not been evaluated and approved
flame, smoking, sparks, and fire. by Grove Worldwide.
ENGINE JOB PREPARATION
Be careful when checking the engine coolant level. The You must inspect the crane prior to your work shift -
fluid may be hot and under pressure. Shut down the checking for cracked welds, damaged components, and
engine and allow the radiator time to cool before remov- evidence of improper maintenance (consult Grove
ing the radiator cap. Worldwide Maintenance and Inspection Manual).
Shut down the engine and disconnect the battery before You must ensure that the crane is properly equipped
performing maintenance. If unable to do so for the task including access steps, covers, doors, guards, and con-
required, keep hands clear of the engine fan and other trols.
moving parts while performing maintenance.
You must ensure that the outriggers are properly
Be careful of hot surfaces and hot fluids when perform- extended and set before performing any lifting opera-
ing maintenance on or around the engine. tions. On models equipped with outriggers that can be
pinned at the mid-extend position, the outriggers must
WORK PRACTICES also be pinned when operating from the mid-extend posi-
tion.
CRANE ACCESS
Wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equip-
ment whether or not required by local or job regulations.
You must take every precaution to ensure you do not slip Be prepared for the work day.
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- materials on the crane or in the operator’s cab.
ing and working surfaces on the crane should be clean,
dry, slip-resistant, and have adequate supporting capac- Follow standard safety precautions when refueling.
ity. Do not walk on a surface if slip-resistant material is FUEL IT SAFELY.
missing or excessively worn.
Be familiar with the location and use of the nearest fire
Do not use the top of the boom as a walkway. extinguisher.
Do not step on the outrigger beams or outrigger pads Cold weather requires special starting procedures, use of
(floats) to enter or exit the crane. built-in starting aids, if provided, and ample time for
hydraulic oil to warm-up. Keep the crane free of ice and
Wear shoes with a highly slip-resistant sole material. snow.
Clean any mud or debris from shoes before entering the
crane cab or climbing onto the crane superstructure. WORKING
Excessive dirt and debris on the hand-holds, access steps,
or walking/working surfaces could cause a slipping acci- Never operate the crane when darkness, fog, or other vis-
dent. A shoe that is not clean might slip off a control ibility restrictions make operation unsafe. Never operate
pedal during operation. a crane in thunderstorms or high winds.
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Keep unauthorized personnel clear of the working area wire rope should remain on the hoist drum. When slings,
during operation. ties, hooks, etc., are used, make certain they are correctly
positioned and secured before raising or lowering the
Operate the crane only from the operator’s seat. Do not loads.
reach in a window or door to operate any controls.
Be sure the rigging is adequate before lifting. Use tag
Operate the crane slowly and cautiously, looking care- lines when possible to position and restrain loads. Per-
fully in the direction of movement. sonnel using tag lines should be on the ground.
“Stunt” driving and “horse-play” are strictly prohibited. Be sure good rigging practices are being used. Refuse to
Never allow anyone to hitch a ride or get on or off a mov- use any poorly maintained or damaged equipment. Never
ing crane. wrap the hoist cable around a load.
A good practice is to make a “dry run” without a load LIFTING

before making the first lift. Become familiar with all fac-
tors peculiar to the job site. Check the hoist brake by raising the load a few inches,
stopping the hoist and holding the load. Be sure the hoist
brake is working correctly before continuing the lift.
When lowering a load always slow down the load’s

descent before stopping the hoist. Do not attempt to
change speeds on multiple-speed hoists while the hoist is
in motion.
LIFT ONE LOAD AT A TIME. Do not lift two or more

separately rigged loads at one time, even if the loads are
within the crane’s rated capacity.
Never leave the crane with a load suspended. Should it

become necessary to leave the crane, lower the load to
the ground and stop the engine before leaving the cab.
Remember - all rigging equipment must be considered as

part of the load. Lifting capacities vary with working
areas. Permissible working areas are posted in the crane
cab. When swinging from one working area to another,
ensure load chart capacities are not exceeded. Know your
crane!
Never swing or lower the boom into the carrier cab.
Stop the hook block from swinging when unhooking a

load.
Swinging rapidly can cause the load to swing out and

increase the load radius. Swing the load slowly. Swing
Ensure the wire rope is properly routed on the hook block with caution and keep the load lines vertical.
and boom nose and that all rope guards are in place.
Look before swinging your crane. Even though the origi-
USE ENOUGH PARTS OF LINE FOR ALL LIFTS nal setup may have been checked, situations do change.
AND CHECK ALL LINES, SLINGS, AND CHAINS
FOR CORRECT ATTACHMENT. To obtain maximum Keep everyone away from suspended loads. Allow no
lifting capacities, the hook block must be set up with one to walk under a load. Ensure that all slings, ties, and
enough parts of line. NO LESS THAN TWO WRAPS of hooks are correctly placed and secured before raising or
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lowering the load. Be sure the load is well secured and attached to the hook
with rigging of proper size and in good condition.
Use tag lines (as appropriate) for positioning and
Use only slings or other rigging devices rated for the job
restraining loads. Check the load slings before lifting. and use them properly. Never wrap the hoist cable around
a load.
Be sure everyone is clear of the crane and work area
before making any lifts. Check all tackle, hardware, and slings before use. Refuse
to use faulty equipment.
Never swing over personnel, regardless of whether load Never work the crane when darkness, fog, or other visi-
is suspended from or attached to the boom. bility restrictions make such operations unsafe.
HAND SIGNALS At all times use standardized hand signals - previously

agreed upon and completely understood by the operator
A qualified signal person shall be used at all times when: and signal person.
• Working in the vicinity of power lines. If communication with the signal person is lost, crane
movement must be stopped until communications are
• The crane operator cannot clearly see the load at restored.
all times.
Keep your attention focused on the crane’s operation. If
• Moving the crane in an area or direction in which for some reason you must look in another direction, stop
the operator cannot clearly see the path of travel. all crane movement first.
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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. The crane is equipped with swing-up steps on
front and rear to facilitate loading and unloading.
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.
To avoid death or serious injury, follow proper proce-
Always drive the crane carefully, obeying speed limits dures during erection, stowage, and use of the boom
and highway regulations. Keep lights on and use traffic extension/jib.
warning flags and signs and front and rear flag vehicles
as applicable.
Install and secure all pins properly.
SHUT-DOWN Control movement of boom extension/jib at all times.
Never leave the crane with a load suspended. Lower the Do not remove right side boom nose pins unless boom
load to the ground before shutting down the crane. extension is properly pinned and secured on front and/or
rear stowage brackets.
Use the following steps when shutting down the crane:
Do not remove all the pins from both front and rear stow-
• Engage the parking brake. age brackets unless the boom extension is pinned to the
right side of the boom nose.
• Fully retract and lower the boom.
See the appropriate section of this handbook for the
• Engage the pin swing lock or 360 degree swing proper boom extension/jib erection and stowage proce-
lock. dure.
• Place controls in neutral position.
Properly inspect, maintain, and adjust boom extension/jib
• Shut down the engine and remove the ignition and mounting.
key.
Sling jib sections from the main chords or the end fit-
• Chock the wheels. tings.
• Lock the operator’s cab and install vandal When assembling and disassembling jib sections, use
guards, if used. blocking to adequately support each section and to pro-
vide proper alignment.
In cold weather, never park the crane where the tires can
become frozen to the ground. Stay outside of jib sections and lattice work.
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Watch for falling or flying pins when they are being In freezing weather, park the crane in an area where it
removed. cannot become frozen to the ground. The drive line can
be damaged when attempting to free a frozen crane.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
If applicable to your crane, frequently check all air tanks
for water in freezing weather.
Cold weather operation requires additional caution on the
part of the operator.
If applicable to your crane, always handle propane tanks
according to the supplier’s instructions.
Check operating procedures for cold weather starting.
Never store flammable materials on the crane.
Don’t touch metal surfaces that could freeze you to them.
If cold weather starting aids are provided on your crane,
Clean the crane of all ice and snow. use them. The use of aerosol spray or other types of start-
ing fluids containing ether/volatiles can cause explosions
Allow ample time for hydraulic oil to warm up. 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
Hydraulic oil expands when heated and contracts when cylinders will cool. The load will lower as the telescope
cooled. This is a natural phenomena that happens to all cylinder(s) retracts allowing the boom to come in. Also,
liquids. The coefficient of expansion for API Group 1 the boom angle will decrease as the lift cylinder(s)
hydraulic oil is approximately 0.00043 cubic inches per retracts causing an increase in radius and a decrease in
cubic inch of volume for 1°F of temperature change. load height.
Thermal contraction will allow a cylinder to retract as
the hydraulic fluid which is trapped in the cylinder This situation will also occur in reverse. If a crane is set
cools. The change in the length of a cylinder is propor- up in the morning with cool oil and the daytime ambient
tional to the extended length of the cylinder and to the temperature heats the oil, the cylinders will extend in
change in temperature of the oil in the cylinder. For similar proportions.
example, a cylinder extended 25 feet in which the oil
cools 60°F would retract approximately 7 3/4 inches (see The chart below has been prepared to assist you in deter-
chart below). A cylinder extended 5 feet in which the oil mining the approximate amount of retraction/extension
cools 60°F would only retract approximately 1 1/2 that may be expected from a hydraulic cylinder as a result
inches. The rate at which the oil cools depends on many of change in the temperature of the hydraulic oil inside
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
adjustment is important to permit the boom sections to as leaking cylinder seals or faulty holding
slide freely. Slow movement, of the boom may be unde- valves. If leaking seals or faulty holding
tected by the operator unless a load is suspended for a valves are suspected to be the problem,
long period of time. refer to Service Bulletin 98-036 dealing
with testing telescope cylinders.
BOOM DRIFT CHART (Cylinder length change in inches)
3 3
Coeff. = 0.00043 (in /in / °F )
STROKE Temperature C hange (°F)
(FT.) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
5 0.26 0.52 0.77 1.03 1.29 1.55 1.81 2.06 2.32
10 0.52 1.03 1.55 2.06 2.58 3.10 3.61 4.13 4.64
15 0.77 1.55 2.32 3.10 3.87 4.64 5.42 6.19 6.97
20 1.03 2.06 3.10 4.13 5.16 6.19 7.22 8.26 9.29
25 1.29 2.58 3.87 5.16 6.45 7.74 9.03 10.32 11.61
30 1.55 3.10 4.64 6.19 7.74 9.29 10.84 12.38 13.93
35 1.81 3.61 5.42 7.22 9.03 10.84 12.64 14.45 16.25
40 2.06 4.13 6.19 8.26 10.32 12.38 14.45 16.51 18.58
45 2.32 4.64 6.97 9.29 11.61 13.93 16.25 18.58 20.90
50 2.58 5.16 7.74 10.32 12.90 15.48 18.06 20.64 23.22
55 2.84 5.68 8.51 11.35 14.19 17.03 19.87 22.70 25.54
60 3.10 6.19 9.29 12.38 15.48 18.58 21.67 24.77 27.86
3 3
Length change in inches = S troke (Ft.) X Temperature Change ( °F) X Coeff. (in /in / °F ) X 12 in/ft
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RT530E CAB CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
SECTION 3
CAB CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
NOTE TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The following paragraphs describe all the The transmission oil temperature (TRANS TEMP) gauge
available (standard and optional; some (3) is located in the center of the front console to the left
machines may not be equipped with the of the steering column. The gauge indicates the transmis-
optional controls shown) controls and sion oil temperature on a dual scale calibrated from 60 to
indicators located in the cab. The num- 160 °C and 140 to 320 °F. The gauge receives a signal
bers in ( ) represent the index number from a temperature sending unit in the oil line at the
from the figure titled Cab Controls and torque converter.
Indicators.
FUEL GAUGE
NOTE
The fuel (FUEL) gauge (4) is located in the center of the
All rocker switches contain one or two front console. The gauge indicates the quantity of fuel in
LED lighted slots in the switch for illumi- the fuel tank and has a scale calibrated from zero [0] to 4/
nation. In addition, all but the outrigger 4. The fuel gauge receives a signal from a sending unit in
and rear steer switches contain a LED
the fuel tank.
lighted square to indicate when the
switch/function is activated. VOLTMETER
ENGINE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The voltmeter (BATTERY) gauge (5) is located in the
center of the front console. The voltmeter indicates the
voltage being supplied to or from the battery and has a
HAND THROTTLE LOCK CONTROL scale of 10 to 16 volts.
The (THROTTLE) lock control (1) is located on the IGNITION SWITCH

lower right of the front console. The throttle lock is
mechanically connected to the foot throttle and provides
the operator with a means of maintaining a specified The (IGNITION) switch (6) is located at the bottom of
engine rpm for crane operation. To use the throttle lock, the front console, to the right of the steering column. The
switch is key-operated and has four positions: ACC [3],
depress the foot throttle to obtain the desired engine rpm, OFF [0], RUN [1], and START [2]. In the OFF position,
push the button on the throttle lock control knob and pull all electrical power is off except for the lights controlled
out on the knob. When pressure is felt, release the button by the HEADLIGHTS switch, boom flood lights, spot-
and turn the collar in a clockwise direction to lock the lights, turn/hazard/stop lights, backup lights and alarm,
throttle at the desired rpm. To release the throttle, rotate and work lights. Positioning the switch to ACC energizes
the collar counterclockwise, depress the button and push all electrical components except for the engine fuel sole-
in on the cable. noid valve and start solenoid. Positioning the switch to
RUN is the same as ACC, except the engine fuel solenoid
valve hold coil becomes energized. Positioning the
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE switch to START energizes the start relay, which in turn
energizes the cranking motor solenoid and cranks the
engine for starting. Also the fuel relay is energized,
The engine oil pressure (OIL PRESS) gauge (2) is which in turn energizes the pull-in coil of the fuel sole-
located in the center of the front console. The gauge indi- noid and the optional auto cold start solenoid if the tem-
cates the engine oil pressure on a dual scale calibrated perature is below 0 °C (32 °F). The switch is spring
from zero [0] to 690 C.P.A. and zero [0] to 100 psi. The returned from START to RUN. To shut down the engine,
gauge receives a signal from an oil pressure sending unit position the switch to OFF, which will close the fuel
on the engine. solenoid valve.
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CAB CONTROLS AND INDICATORS RT530E
Cab Controls and Indicators (Sheet 1 of 2)
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4 2 27 49 10 23
33 32 52 50 7 8 11 31
36 37
22
15
5
3
21 48 41 43 28 42 6 44
24 1
1. Hand Throttle Lock Control 27. Main Brake Fail Indicator

2. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 28. Park Brake Control Switch
3. Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge 29. Pin Swing Lock Control (Pin Type)
4. Fuel Gauge 30. 360 Degree Swing Lock Control (Positive Lock Type)
5. Voltmeter 31. Load Moment Indicating (LMI) Control Panel
6. Ignition Switch 32. Headlights Switch
7. Tachometer 33. Work Light Switch
8. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 34. Cab Circulating Fan
9. Foot Throttle Pedal 35. Horn
10. Drivetrain Distress Indicator 36. Hazard Lights Switch
11. Crane Function Switch 37. Boom Light Switch
12. Transmission Shift Lever 38. Turn Signal Lever and Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
13. Telescope or Auxiliary Hoist Control Lever 39. Cab Dome Light
14. Swing Control Lever 40. Bubble Level Indicator
15. Rear Steer Control Switch 41. Air Conditioning Control Switch (Optional)
16. Auxiliary Hoist Switch (Optional) 42. Heat Control Knob
17. Boom Lift Control Lever 43. Fan Control Switch
18. Main Hoist Control Lever 44. Defroster Switch
19. Telescope Control Foot Pedal (Optional) 45. Fire Extinguisher
20. Hoist Rotation Indicators 46. Defroster Fan
21. Transmission Range Selector Switch 47. Windshield Wiper
22. Outrigger Selector Panel 48. Axle Differential Switch
23. Outrigger Extension/Retraction Switch 49. Turn Signal Indicators
24. Swing Brake Control Switch 50. Rear Wheels Not Centered Indicator
25. Swing Brake Pedal 51. Hydraulic Boost Switch
26. Brake Foot Pedal 52. 3rd Wrap Indicator (Optional w/CE)
Cab Controls and Indicators (Sheet 2 of 2)
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TACHOMETER TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER
The tachometer (7) is located in the center of the front The transmission shift lever (12) is located on the right
console. The tachometer registers engine ripen and is cal- side of the steering column. The control lever operates
ibrated in ripen x 100 with a range of zero [0] to 30. The the transmission selector valve electrically. Positioning
tachometer receives a signal from a sending unit on the the lever up actuates forward and positioning the lever
engine and does not utilize the machine’s 12 volt electri- down actuates reverse. When the lever is in neutral, it
cal system. rests in a detente. To move the lever up or down, pull
back on the lever first. To shift the transmission to first,
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE second, or third gear, rotate the knob to 1, 2, or 3.
The engine coolant temperature (WATER TEMP) gauge TELESCOPE OR AUXILIARY HOIST CONTROL
(8) is located in the center of the front console. The gauge LEVER
indicates the engine coolant temperature on a dual scale
calibrated from 38 to 138 °C and 100 to 280 °F. The
gauge receives a signal from a temperature sending unit The telescope or auxiliary hoist (TELE or AUX) control
in the engine cooling system. lever (13) is located on the left armrest. The lever con-
trols the telescope functions when the crane is not
equipped with an auxiliary hoist. Positioning the lever
FOOT THROTTLE PEDAL forward actuates the control valve to telescope the boom
out and pulling the lever back actuates the boom to tele-
The foot throttle pedal (9) is the right most pedal on the scope in. When equipped with an auxiliary hoist, the
cab floor. Depressing the pedal actuates a hydraulic valve lever controls auxiliary hoist functions and telescope
that positions a throttle cylinder attached to the engine functions are controlled through a foot pedal (19). Posi-
throttle control. tioning the lever forward actuates the control valve to let
out the hoist cable and pulling the lever back reels the
DRIVETRAIN DISTRESS INDICATOR cable in.
The DRIVETRAIN DISTRESS indicator (10) is located SWING CONTROL LEVER

at the top of the front console on the indicator light alert
display. The indicator is a red light that will illuminate if
the engine oil pressure, coolant temperature, or transmis- The SWING control lever (14), located on the left arm-
sion oil temperature becomes abnormal. To determine rest, controls the swing function. The lever, when posi-
which system is abnormal, observe the appropriate tioned forward (rotates the turntable clockwise) or back
gauge. In addition to the indicator, a warning buzzer is (rotates the turntable counterclockwise), actuates a con-
also energized. trol valve through hydraulic pilot pressure to provide 360
degree continuous rotation in the desired direction.
HOURMETER (NOT SHOWN)
REAR STEER CONTROL SWITCH
The hourmeter is located on the left side of the engine
hood, in front of the air intake filter. The hourmeter is The REAR STEER control switch (15) is a three-posi-
used to register hours of engine operation. tion, spring centered to off, rocker switch, located on the
left side of the front console. Positioning the switch to the
right (R) actuates a control valve to turn the rear wheels
CRANE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS to the left, causing the crane to turn to the right. Position-
ing the switch to the left (L) actuates a control valve to
CRANE FUNCTION POWER SWITCH turn the rear wheels to the right, causing the crane to turn
to the left. Releasing the switch allows it to spring return
The CRANE FUNCTION power switch (11) is located to the center off position.
on the right side of the front console. This two-position
(ON/OFF) rocker switch permits the operator to discon- REAR WHEELS NOT CENTERED INDICATOR
nect power from the crane functions controlled by the
hydraulic remote controllers on the armrests. Positioning
the switch to OFF prevents inadvertent operation of func- The REAR WHEELS NOT CENTERED indicator (50)
tions due to bumping the controllers while roading or any is located at the top of the front console on the indictor
other operation. When the switch is in the ON position, light alert display. The indicator is an amber light that
the LED square in the switch will be illuminated. will illuminate any time the rear wheels are not centered.
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AUXILIARY HOIST SWITCH (OPTIONAL) HOIST 3RD WRAP INDICATOR (OPTIONAL W/CE)
The auxiliary hoist (AUX HOIST) rocker switch (16) is The HOIST 3RD WRAP indicator (52) (optional w/CE)
located on the left armrest. The auxiliary hoist switch is located at the top of the front console on the indicator
must be in the ON position before the auxiliary hoist can light alert display. The indicator is a amber light that will
be operated. Positioning this switch to OFF prevents the illuminate when three wraps or less of cable remains on
operator from accidentally activating the auxiliary hoist. either hoist.
BOOM LIFT CONTROL LEVER HOIST ROTATION INDICATORS
The boom LIFT control lever (17) is located on the right The hoist rotation indicators (20) are located on top of
armrest. The lever, when positioned forward (lowers the each hoist control lever. The indicators are electronically
boom) or back (raises the boom), actuates the control driven by a signal from an electronic transmitter and sen-
valve through hydraulic pilot pressure to raise or lower sor attached to each hoist. A pulsating signal is sensed by
the boom. the operator’s thumb during hoist operation.
MAIN HOIST CONTROL LEVER TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR SWITCH
The MAIN HOIST control lever (18) is located on the The transmission range selector (DRIVE AXLE) switch
right armrest. The lever, when positioned forward (low- (21) is located on the left side of the front console. This
ers the cable) or back (raises the cable), actuates the con- two-position rocker switch is placards 2WD HI (high
trol valve through hydraulic pilot pressure to raise or range) and 4WD LO (low range). The switch controls a
lower the main hoist cable. solenoid valve that operates the speed range and axle dis-
connect cylinders on the transmission. When the switch
is in the 4WD LO position, the square LED on the switch
TELESCOPE CONTROL PEDAL is illuminated.
The telescope control pedal (19), supplied when the crane DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CONTROL SWITCH
is equipped with an auxiliary hoist, is located on the left
side of the cab floor. Pushing forward on the top of the NOTE
pedal will extend the boom and pushing down on the bot-
tom of the pedal will retract the boom. The differential lock will only work when
the crane is in the 4WD LO mode.
HYDRAULIC BOOST SWITCH
The differential lock (AXLE DIFF) control switch (48) is
NOTE located on the left side of the front console. It is a two
position, momentary rocker switch placarded LOCK and
The hydraulic boost switch must be posi- UNLOCK. When positioned to LOCK, the splines on the
tioned to LOW to function the rear steer or shift collar are engaged with the splines on the differen-
the outrigger circuits tial case and the axle shafts and the differential assembly
are locked together and there is no differential action
The hydraulic boost control switch (51) is located on the between the wheels. When positioned to UNLOCK, there
right arm rest. This two position switch is used to control is normal differential action between the wheels all the
the high speed boost selector valve. With the switch in time. The square amber LED on the switch is illuminated
the HI position, the solenoid valve is energized. The sole- when the switch in each axle is activated.
noid valve stops flow of oil from pump #1 section #2 to
the outrigger valve. The poppet check valve opens to OUTRIGGER SELECTOR PANEL
combine this flow of oil with the output from pump #1
section #1. Hydraulic boost will not function unless the NOTE
CRANE FUNCTION switch is in the ON position. With
the switch in the HI position, the amber LED square in The hydraulic boost switch must be posi-
the switch will be illuminated. tioned to LOW to function the outriggers
The outrigger selector panel (22) is located on the left

side of the front console. There are four three-position,
spring centered to off rocker switches on the panel. These
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switches, in conjunction with the OUTRIGGER Exten- BRAKE FOOT PEDAL

sion/Retraction switch, provide control of all four outrig-
ger extension and stabilizer cylinders. Positioning any The brake foot pedal (26) is the second pedal from the
one of the EXTENSIONS or STABILIZERS switches so right on the cab floor. Depressing the pedal controls the
that the desired component is selected, energizes the sole- application of the service brakes.
noid valve for the selected component. When the OUT-
RIGGER Extension/Retraction switch is positioned to MAIN BRAKE FAIL INDICATOR
EXTEND or RETRACT, the selected component moves
in the selected direction. The MAIN BRAKE FAIL indicator (27) is located at the
top of the front console on the indicator light alert dis-
OUTRIGGERS EXTEND/RETRACT SWITCH play. The indicator is a red light that will illuminate when
the brake boost pump motor is activated or when the
pressure differential between the primary and secondary
The OUTRIGGERS EXTEND/RETRACT switch (23) is brake circuit is greater than approximately 12 C.P.A. (85
located on the top right of the front console. The switch is psi). The brake boost pump motor is activated when the
a three-position, spring centered to off rocker switch. It has service brakes are applied or brake system pressure in the
two placarded positions, EXTEND and RETRACT, and primary or secondary circuit is low, closing the brake
is used in conjunction with the switches on the outrigger boost relay, which activates the brake boost pump motor
selector panel to control the operation of the stabilizer to maintain brake system operation.
and extension cylinders. After positioning the switch on
the outrigger selector panel, positioning the OUTRIG- PARK BRAKE CONTROL SWITCH
GER Extend/Retract switch to EXTEND or RETRACT
energizes the control solenoid to allow hydraulic fluid to
flow through the control solenoid valve and the individ- The PARK BRAKE control switch (28) is located on the
ual solenoid valve to move the selected component in the left side of the front console. This two-position rocker
selected direction. switch (ON/OFF) is used to apply and release the parking
brake on the transmission. The red square LED on the
switch is illuminated when the pressure switch in the
SWING BRAKE CONTROL SWITCH brake release system is activated. The switch is guarded
to prevent accidental activation.
The SWING BRAKE control switch (24) is located on PIN SWING LOCK CONTROL (PIN TYPE)
the left side of the front console. This two-position rocker
switch (ON/OFF) is used to control a hydraulic valve that
directs a regulated flow of pressure to and from the swing The pin swing lock control handle (29) is located beside
brake. Positioning the switch to ON will apply the swing the front console on the right side of the cab. The purpose
brake and positioning the switch to OFF will release the of the pin swing lock is to lock the superstructure in posi-
swing brake. When the switch is in the ON position, the tion directly over the front for pick and carry loads.
square LED in the switch is illuminated. The switch is When the control handle is pushed down and the super-
guarded to prevent accidental activation. structure is directly over the front, the swing lock pin
drops into the socket on the carrier frame, locking the
superstructure in place. When the control handle is pulled
SWING BRAKE PEDAL up, the pin is pulled out of the socket, unlocking the
superstructure.
The swing brake pedal (25) is located on the left side of
the cab floor. The swing brake pedal is used to actuate 360 DEGREE SWING LOCK CONTROL (POSITIVE
the swing brake to slow or stop swing motion. Braking is LOCK TYPE) (OPTIONAL)
proportional to pedal depression. With the pedal not
depressed and the swing brake control valve disengaged, The 360 degree swing lock control lever (optional) (30)
hydraulic pressure is applied to the brake, overcoming is located on the right side of the operator’s seat next to
spring pressure and releasing the brake. Depressing the the control armrest. The purpose of the swing lock is to
pedal actuates a swing power brake valve to apply pres- secure the superstructure in position at any point in its
sure to the brake assembly. This pressure aids the spring 360 degree of rotation. The lock is engaged when the
pressure to overcome the hydraulic pressure being control lever is pushed down and disengaged when the
applied to the brake release circuit and applies the spring control lever is pulled up. The control lever is adjusted to
brake according to the pressure from the swing power require approximately 20.4 kg (45 labs) of force to move
brake valve. the lever into the engaged position.
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LOAD MOMENT INDICATING (LMI) AND WORK AREA BACKUP ALARM (NOT SHOWN)
DEFINITION SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL
The backup alarm is an audio system used to warn per-
The LMI and Work Area Definition System control panel sonnel outside the crane when the crane is backing up.
(31) is located on the right side of the front console. It The alarm system is electrical and consists of the backup
maintains the controls and indicators for the crane’s Load alarm and its associated wiring. The alarm is connected
Moment Indicating (LMI) System and Work Area Defi- to the electrical wiring for the backup light, and is acti-
nition System. Refer to the LMI Manual for detailed vated when the backup light is activated. The backup
information. alarm is installed on the rear of the engine hood.
ACCESSORY CONTROLS AND INDICA- TURN SIGNAL LEVER AND WINDSHIELD WIPER/
TORS WASHER CONTROLS
HEADLIGHTS SWITCH The turn signal lever and windshield wiper/washer con-
trols (38) are located on the left side of the steering col-
umn. Pushing the turn signal lever down causes the left
The HEADLIGHTS switch (32) is located on the left side front and left rear turn signals to flash. Pushing the turn
of the front console. This two-position rocker switch signal lever up causes the right front and right rear turn
(ON/OFF) controls operation of the instrument lights, signals to flash. The windshield wiper switch is incorpo-
switch LED’s, and the marker lights on the front, rear, rated in the turn signal lever. The knob of the lever has
and side of the crane. When the switch is in the ON posi- three positions: O, I, and II. Pushing the button in the end
tion, the square LED on the switch is illuminated. of the knob energizes the windshield washer pump to
spray washer fluid on the windshield. Positioning the
BOOM LIGHT SWITCH (OPTIONAL) knob to I operates the wiper at low speed and positioning
the knob to II operates the wiper at high speed. Position-
ing the knob to O turns the wiper motor off and automat-
The BOOM LIGHT switch (optional) (37) is located on ically returns the wiper to the parked position.
the left side of the front console. This two-position rocker
switch (ON/OFF) controls operation of the boom flood
lights. When the switch is in the ON position, the square HAZARD LIGHTS SWITCH
LED on the switch is illuminated.
The HAZARD lights switch (36) is located on the left
WORK LIGHT SWITCH side of the front console. The switch is a two-position
rocker switch (ON/OFF) that causes the four turn signal
lights to flash at the same time when the switch is posi-
The WORK light switch (33) is a two-position rocker tioned to ON. When the switch is positioned to ON, the
switch (ON/OFF), located on the left side of the front square LED on the switch is also illuminated.
console. The switch controls the operation of the crane’s
work light. When the switch is in the ON position, the
square LED on the switch is illuminated. RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR
CAB CIRCULATING FAN The right turn signal indicator (49) is located on the right
top side of the front console on the indicator light alert
The cab circulating fan (34) is located on a mounting display. It is a green arrow light that flashes when the
bracket on the left front side of the cab, above the win- turn signal lever is pushed up or the HAZARD light
dow frame. A swivel allows the fan to be rotated and a switch is positioned to ON.
switch on the fan base controls the fan.
LEFT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR
HORN
The left turn signal indicator (49) is located on the left
The horn button (35) is a push-button type switch located top side of the front console on the indicator light alert
in the center of the steering wheel. Depressing the horn display. It is a green arrow light that flashes when the
button energizes a relay that sounds the horn on the cab turn signal lever is pushed down or the HAZARD light
exterior. switch is positioned to ON.
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CAB DOME LIGHT AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL SWITCH (OPTIONAL)
The cab dome light (39) is located on the right rear corner The air conditioner (AIR COND) control switch (41) is
of the cab roof and provides illumination in the cab. The located on the right side of the front console. The switch
dome light is controlled by a switch on the light. is a two-position rocker switch (OFF, ON) that controls
the operation of the optional air conditioning system in
SKYLIGHT WIPER (NOT SHOWN) conjunction with the FAN switch. When the switch is in
the ON position, the square LED on the switch is illumi-
The electrically-operated skylight wiper is installed to nated.
remove moisture from the skylight. The wiper is located
on the left side of the skylight frame.The skylight wiper SPOTLIGHT (OPTIONAL) (NOT SHOWN)
is controlled by a switch on the wiper motor.
BUBBLE LEVEL INDICATOR The spotlight is mounted on the outside of the cab roof in
the right front corner. The light can be tilted 180 degrees
and rotated 360 degrees from inside the cab. The switch
The bubble level indicator (40) is located on the right that activates the spotlight is located on the end of the
side of the cab, between the front console and the opera- spotlight arm.
tor’s seat. The indicator provides the operator with a
visual aid in determining the levelness of the crane.
BEACON LIGHT (OPTIONAL) (NOT SHOWN)
HEAT CONTROL KNOB
The beacon light is located on the left rear corner of the
The HEAT control knob (42) is located on the left side of cab roof. It is operational anytime the ignition switch is
front console. The knob is a push-pull control that posi- in the ACC or RUN position.
tions a flow diverted valve in the hot water heater supply
line. Pull out on the knob (PULL ON) to allow hot water FIRE EXTINGUISHER
to flow through the heater coil and push in on the knob
(PUSH OFF) to shut off the flow of hot water to the coil.
The fire extinguisher (45) is located on the left side of the
FAN SWITCH cab behind the operator’s seat. The fire extinguisher is a
BC rated dry type fire extinguisher for emergency use.
The FAN control switch (43) is located on the left side of
the front console. The switch is a four-position rotary DEFROSTER FAN
switch (OFF, LOW, MED, HIGH) that controls operation
of the heater or air conditioning blower to circulate A defroster fan (46) is located at the front of the dash-
heated or cool air throughout the cab. board. The fan is controlled by a switch on the front con-
sole, and is used to circulate air to remove moisture and
DEFROSTER SWITCH fog from the inside of the windshield.
The DEFROSTER switch (44) is located on the right side WINDSHIELD WIPER
of the front console, next to the HEATER control switch.
The switch is a three-position rocker switch (HIGH,
OFF, LOW) that controls operation of the defroster fan, A windshield wiper (47) is installed on the front of the
which is located on top of the front console.When the cab. The wiper is controlled by the knob on the turn sig-
switch is in the HIGH or LOW position, the square LED nal lever, and is used to remove moisture from the wind-
on the switch is illuminated. shield.
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RT530E OPERATING PROCEDURES
SECTION 4
OPERATING PROCEDURES
PRE-STARTING CHECKS DAILY LUBRICATION
A complete walk-around visual inspection of the crane Make certain that all components requiring daily lubrica-
should always be made with special attention to struction have been serviced. (Refer to Section 5, Lubrica-
tural damage, loose equipment, leaks, or other conditions tion.)
that would require immediate correction for safety of
operation. The following checklist items are suggested HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR AND FILTER
specifically for the operator’s benefit to make certain his
crane is prepared for starting the day’s work. Check hydraulic fluid quantity level and filter condition
indicator. Check breather for cleanliness and security.
CAUTION
TIRES
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE
MASTER CYLINDER AND LINKAGE Check for severe cuts, foreign objects embedded in
UNDER THE CAB, ENSURE THAT ANY- treads, and for correct inflation pressures. A tire inflation
THING STOWED IN THE STORAGE AREA chart, providing the correct air pressures, is located in the
BETWEEN THE FRONT FENDERS DOES Load Chart Book in the crane cab.
NOT EXTEND ABOVE THE HEIGHT OF
THE FRONT FENDERS.
WIRE ROPE
FUEL SUPPLY
Inspect wire rope in accordance with applicable Federal
Regulations.
Check the fuel level and make sure the cap is on tight.
Inspect sheaves, guards, guides, drums, flanges, and any
ENGINE OIL other surfaces that may come in contact with the rope for
any condition that could cause possible damage to the
Check the oil level in the crankcase and fill to the FULL rope.
mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
HOOK BLOCK
ENGINE COOLANT
Visually inspect for nicks, gouges, cracks, and evidence
Check the coolant level in the radiator and fill to the of any other damage. Replace any hook that contains
proper level. Do not overfill and check to make sure the cracks or shows evidence of excessive deformation of the
cap is secure. hook opening, including twist. Be sure the safety latch is
free and aligned.
BATTERIES
AIR CLEANER
Check that the battery cables and clamps are tight and not
corroded. Check the filter condition indicator. Check filter and tub-
ing for security.
SIGNAL AND RUNNING LIGHTS
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
Check all signal and running lights for proper operation.
Replace burned out lamps with those of the same number The following recommendations are for operating Grove
or equivalent. cranes in very low (i.e., sub-zero) temperatures.
FOOT AND PARKING BRAKES Use particular care to ensure that cranes being operated
in very cold temperatures are operated and maintained in
Check the foot and parking brakes for proper operation. accordance with the procedures as provided by Grove
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OPERATING PROCEDURES RT530E
Worldwide. Cranes should have appropriate hydraulic FUNCTION BEFORE ATTEMPTING FUR-
oil, lubricants, and other auxiliary items required for THER STARTS.
operation in sub-zero temperatures. Individual crane
functions should be operated to ensure they are suffi- NOTE
ciently warmed prior to performing a lift.
The engine will not crank unless the
Operation of cranes at full rated capacities in tempera- transmission shift lever is in neutral.
tures between -18°C (0°F) and -40°C (-40°F) or lower
should be accomplished only by competent operators 1. Turn the ignition switch to start and release immedi-
who possess the skill, experience, and dexterity to ensure ately when the engine starts.
smooth operation. Shock loading shall be avoided.
2. When start has been accomplished, check the engine
OPERATION BELOW -40°C instruments for proper indications.
For crane operation below -40°C, capacities shall be de- CAUTION

rated 3.67 percent of the rated load shown on the capacity
charts for each degree below -40°C. IF THE OIL PRESSURE AND/OR TEMPER-
ATURE INDICATOR(S) DO NOT DISPLAY
OPERATION BELOW -40°F PROPER READINGS, SHUT DOWN THE
ENGINE AND CORRECT THE MALFUNC-
For crane operation below -40°F, capacities shall be de- TION BEFORE RESUMING OPERATION.
rated 2 percent of the rated load shown on the capacity
charts for each degree below -40°F. 3. Allow the engine and hydraulic oil to warm up at
least five minutes before applying a load.
ENGINE OPERATION
COLD WEATHER STARTING
Starting and shutdown procedures for most diesel
engines generally follow the same pattern. Therefore, the The correct grade of oil for the prevailing temperature
following procedures can be applied except where spe- should be used in the crankcase to prevent hard cranking.
cific differences are noted. (Refer to the applicable Diesel fuel should have a pour point of 6°C (10°F) less
engine manufacturers manual for detailed procedures.) than the lowest expected temperature. In case of emer-
gency, white kerosene may be added to the fuel to bring
STARTING PROCEDURE the pour point down to the required temperature to pre-
vent clogging of filters and small passages by wax crys-
DANGER tals. The addition of kerosene is NOT recommended for
general use.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE, APPLY
THE PARKING BRAKE AND ENGAGE THE
The engine can be equipped with an optional automatic
SWING LOCK.
cold starting system that provides a metered flow of start-
CAUTION
ing fluid to the engine when the ambient temperature is
13°C (55°F) or below. It is recommended that no other
NEVER CRANK THE ENGINE FOR MORE type of cold starting aid be used with this engine. An
THAN 30 SECONDS DURING AN optional engine block heater is also provided.
ATTEMPTED START. IF THE ENGINE
FAILS TO START AFTER 30 SECONDS, CAUTION
STOP AND ALLOW THE STARTER
MOTOR TO COOL FOR APPROXIMATELY THE ENGINE COLD START SYSTEM
TWO MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING OPERATES AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE
ANOTHER START. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS 13°C (55°F)
OR BELOW. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT
CAUTION START IMMEDIATELY, AVOID OVER-
LOADING THE AIR BOX WITH HIGHLY
IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER VOLATILE FLUID WHICH COULD RESULT
FOUR ATTEMPTS, CORRECT THE MAL- IN A MINOR EXPLOSION.
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Ensure the CRANE FUNCTION switch is turned to OFF Although RT machines are specifically designed for
prior to starting a cold engine. rough terrain, the operator should be extremely cautious
and aware of the terrain in which he is operating.
To start the engine, position the ignition switch to
START (2). If the engine does not start within 30 sec- DANGER
onds, allow the starter to cool a minute or two and repeat
the procedure. DO NOT TRAVEL WITH AN EMPTY HOOK
IN A POSITION WHERE IT CAN SWING
FREELY.
Detailed cold weather starting and operating procedures
are covered in the engine manual.
DANGER
IDLING THE ENGINE DO NOT DRIVE THE CRANE WITH THE

BOOM OFF CENTER BECAUSE AUTO-
Idling the engine unnecessarily for long periods of time MATIC OSCILLATION LOCKOUT WILL
wastes fuel and fouls injector nozzles. Unburned fuel OCCUR, MAKING THE CRANE SUBJECT
causes carbon formation, oil dilution, formation of lac- TO TIPPING ON UNEVEN SURFACES.
quer or gummy deposits on the valves, pistons, and rings,
and rapid accumulation of sludge in the engine. DANGER
Note AVOID HOLES, ROCKS, EXTREMELY

SOFT SURFACES, AND ANY OTHER
When prolonged idling is necessary, OBSTACLES WHICH MIGHT SUBJECT
maintain at least 800 rpm. THE CRANE TO UNDUE STRESSES OR
POSSIBLE OVERTURN.
RACING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
NEVER race the engine during the warm-up period.
NEVER operate the engine beyond governed speed (as DO NOT DRIVE THE CRANE WITH THE
LIFT CYLINDER BOTTOMED. POSITION
might occur in downhill operation or downshifting).
THE BOOM SLIGHTLY ABOVE HORIZON-
Engine bearings, pistons, and valves may be damaged if TAL.
these precautions are not taken.
Use four-wheel drive only when greater traction is neces-
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE sary. (Refer to FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION,
this section, for operating instructions.)
1. Allow the engine to operate at fast idle for about
five minutes to avoid high internal heat rise and DANGER
allow for heat dissipation.
ON OPEN GROUND, TOW OR PULL ONLY
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF (0). ON THE TOW/TIE-DOWN LUGS OR WITH
THE OPTIONAL PINTLE HOOK.
CRANE TRAVEL OPERATION
CAUTION
TRAVELING - GENERAL
SHOULD THE CRANE BECOME MIRED
DOWN, USE A TOW TRUCK OR TRACTOR
CAUTION TO FREE THE VEHICLE. SEVERE DAM-
AGE TO THE TRANSMISSION OR AXLES
ENSURE THE CRANE FUNCTION SWITCH MAY OCCUR IF THE OPERATOR
IS TURNED TO OFF FOR EXTENDED ATTEMPTS TO FREE THE CRANE UNAS-
TRAVELING, COLD WEATHER START- SISTED.
ING, OR ENGINE CHECKS.
CAUTION
RT machines are subject to the same road regulations as
any truck, regarding gross weight, width, and length lim- IF THE CRANE IS MIRED DOWN, USE THE
itations. TOW/TIE-DOWN LUGS TO PULL OR TOW.
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There are two tow/tie-down lugs installed on each end of MOVING THE CRANE
the crane. Use both lugs to tow or pull the crane.
The following superstructure conditions should be
TRAVELING WITH BOOM EXTENSION ERECTED strictly adhered to before moving the crane. Procedures
for accomplishing the following can be found in the vari-
Travel with boom extension erected is permissible under ous sections of this manual.
the following conditions.
1. Fully retract the boom.
1. Boom extension shall be erected at minimum offset
with stinger section (if applicable) pinned in fully 2. Ensure the swingaway jib is properly stowed and
retracted position. secured.
2. Jobsite travel only on firm, level surface. 3. Swing the boom to over-the-front and lower it to
slightly above horizontal.
3. Main boom shall be fully retracted.
4. Turn the SWING BRAKE switch on the front con-
sole to ON and engage the swing lock pin by push-
4. Main boom angle: 0 degrees minimum, 20 degrees
ing down on the handle.
maximum.
5. Remove the hook block and/or headache ball from
5. Maximum travel speed: 4 km/h (2.5 mph). the hoist cable(s) and stow securely before traveling
or make sure the hook block or headache ball is
6. Boom over the front, lock pin (in cab) in down posi- properly secured to the tie down provided for that
tion. purpose.
7. Hookblock may be reeved over main boom nose, 6. Fully retract the outrigger stabilizers and remove the
hanging 0.9 m (3 feet) below nose sheaves. floats.
8. Headache ball may be reeved over boom extension, 7. Properly store the floats.
hanging 0.9 m (3 feet) below sheave.
STEERING
EXTENDED TRAVEL
Steering is accomplished by the steering wheel and the
CAUTION rear steer control. These controls, used singly or together,
provide front wheel steering, rear wheel steering, four-
FOR EXTENDED TRAVEL, CHECK THE wheel steering, and crabbing capabilities.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE PRIOR TO
START. (REFER TO TIRE INFLATION FRONT WHEEL STEERING
CHART IN LOAD CHART BOOK.) AFTER
EVERY ONE HOUR OF TRAVEL TIME,
REGARDLESS OF AMBIENT TEMPERA-
Conventional front wheel steering is accomplished with
TURE, STOP AND ALLOW THE TIRES TO the steering wheel. This method of steering should
COOL OFF FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES. always be used when traveling at higher speeds.
AT THE DESTINATION, THE TIRES MUST
BE ALLOWED TO COOL TO AMBIENT DANGER
TEMPERATURE BEFORE CRANE LIFTING
ON RUBBER. OPERATE THE REAR STEER ONLY FOR
ADDED JOB SITE MANEUVERABILITY
Depending upon the tire manufacturer, the higher infla-
tion pressures normally specified for lifting on rubber are REAR WHEEL STEERING
not recommended for site to site transfer over extended
distances. The higher static/creep 8 km/h (5 mph) infla- Rear wheel steering is controlled by the REAR STEER
tion pressures may remain in the tire while operating the control switch. Moving the control switch to the desired
crane on site within a distance of less than 6.4 km position activates the rear steer cylinders, thereby steer-
(4 miles). ing the crane in the selected direction.
4-4
FOUR WHEEL STEERING 4. When the maximum second gear speed is attained,
shift from second to third (F-3) gear and accelerate
Four wheel steering is accomplished with the steering to the desired speed.
wheel and the REAR STEER control. Depending upon
which direction the operator wishes to travel, the steering CAUTION
wheel is turned opposite direction of the REAR STEER
control position. This allows the crane to turn or maneu- DO NOT DOWNSHIFT TO A LOWER GEAR
ver in close, restricted areas. IF THE ROAD SPEED IS GREATER THEN
THE MAXIMUM SPEED OF THE LOWER
GEAR.
TRAVELING - REVERSE
Traveling in reverse is accomplished the same way as

traveling forward, except for shifting the transmission
control lever to the applicable reverse (R-1, R-2, or R-3)
position. (Refer to TRAVELING - FORWARD.)
CAUTION
APPLY SERVICE BRAKES AND BRING

CRANE TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE
SHIFTING TRANSMISSION INTO
REVERSE.
CRABBING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
Crabbing is accomplished with the steering wheel and the If more traction is required due to slipping or spinning
REAR STEER control switch. Depending upon which wheels, engage the front axle drive as follows:
direction the operator wishes to travel (crab), the steering
wheel is turned in the same direction as the REAR CAUTION
STEER control switch. This permits driving the crane
forward or backward in a crabbing manner BEFORE SHIFTING FROM TWO-WHEEL
DRIVE TO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (OR
FROM FOUR BACK TO TWO). CRANE
TRAVELING - FORWARD
TRAVEL MUST BE STOPPED.
DANGER
1. Position the DRIVE AXLE selector switch to 4WD.
ENGAGE THE SWING LOCK PIN FOR
EXTENDED TRAVEL.
2. Select gear speed and direction of travel.
1. After the engine has warmed up, position the 3. Return the DRIVE AXLE selector switch to the
DRIVE AXLE switch to either high speed (2WD) or 2WD position as soon as two-wheel traction will
low speed (4WD). suffice.
CAUTION PROPER OPERATION OF AXLE OSCILLATION

LOCKOUTS
USE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ONLY WHEN
MORE TRACTION IS REQUIRED. 1. Ensure the tires are inflated to the recommended
pressure. Refer to the Load Chart Book in the crane
3. Put the transmission control lever in the first (F-1) cab for proper inflation pressures.
gear position and release the parking brake. Depress
the foot throttle until maximum first gear speed is 2. With the hook unloaded, the boom fully retracted
attained and shift into the second (F-2) gear posi- and centered over the front at no more than a 10 to
tion. 15 degree boom angle, position the crane on a block
4-5
or curb so that one rear tire is approximately 15 to When operating the crane on outriggers, the transmission
30 cm (6 to 12 inches) above the level of the oppo- should be shifted into 4WD (four-wheel-drive) and the
site tire. parking brake set. When this procedure is correctly fol-
lowed, the wheels will not rotate with the crane on out-
3. Slowly swing the superstructure to the right or left riggers during any crane function.
until the axle oscillation lockout valve is activated.
This will lock the rear axle out of level. Do not CONTROL LEVER OPERATION
swing beyond the tire track.
The control lever operation for all crane functions is stan-
4. After engaging the swing brake, slowly drive off of dard, i.e. the closer the lever is to neutral (center), the
the block or curb and stop. The rear tires should both slower the system responds. The control lever should be
be touching the road surface and the opposite front returned to neutral to hold the load. Never feather the
tire should be light or slightly off the road surface. hoist control lever to hold the load.
5. Release the swing brake and swing the superstruc- NOTE

ture until it is centered over the front.
Always operate the control levers with
slow, even pressure.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE THE CRANE IF THE

PRELOAD CHECK
AXLE OSCILLATION LOCKOUT SYSTEM
IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. After the crane has been readied for service, an opera-
tional check of all crane functions (with no load applied)
6. If the axle oscillation lockout valve is not function- should be performed. The Preload Check is as follows:
ing properly, the crane will re-level itself. If the rear
axle does not lock or unlock properly, evaluate the CAUTION
lockout system and repair as necessary.
OPERATE ENGINE AT OR NEAR GOV-
ERNED RPM DURING PRELOAD CHECK
GENERAL CRANE OPERATION
OF CRANE FUNCTIONS.
PUMP DRIVE
NOTE
The main hydraulic pump is mounted on the torque con- Carefully read and become familiar with
verter drive pad. The steering pump and the optional air all crane operating instructions before
conditioning pump are mounted on the engine. The attempting a preload check or operating
pumps operate any time the engine is running. the crane under load.
SETTING THE PARK BRAKE WHEN CRANE IS ON 1. Extend and set outriggers.
OUTRIGGERS
2. Raise, lower, and swing the boom a minimum of 45°
When operating certain crane functions with the crane on right and left.
outriggers at high engine speeds, it may be necessary to
set the parking brake in order to keep the rear drive axle 3. Telescope the boom in and out.
from rotating. This rotating is caused by a small amount
of drag in the hydraulic clutch, resulting in rotation of the 4. Raise and lower the cable a few times at various
rear wheels. boom lengths. Ensure there is no kinking.
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USING YOUR LOAD CHART shows boom lengths of 48 and 54 ft, use the load capacity
shown in the 54 ft column.
NOTE
Another important section is the range diagram. The
One of the most important tools of every range diagram shows the operating radius and tip height
Grove crane is the load chart found in the that can be achieved at a given boom length and angle. If
crane operator’s cab. the operator knows the radius and tip height required for
a specific lift, the angle and boom length can be quickly
The load chart contains a large amount of information, determined from the range diagram. Or, if the boom
which must be thoroughly understood by the operator. length and angle are known, the tip height and operating
radius can be quickly determined.
The load chart contains four outrigger capacity charts:
fully, mid, and retracted outriggers main boom and boom A lifting diagram is included to describe over side, over
extension with full outriggers. In addition, the load chart rear, and over front lifting areas. The lifting area diagram
contains three on-rubber capacity charts: over front sta- shows that the locations of the outrigger stabilizer cylin-
tionary, 360° stationary, and pick and carry over front. ders in the full extended position are used to mark the
boundaries of the lifting areas.
A boom extension capacity chart and notes are included

to list the capacities for the extension length, load radius,
and boom angle.
Another section contains the notes for lifting capacities.

Be sure to read and understand all the notes concerning
lifting capacities.
The load chart also gives weight reductions for Grove

load handling devices such as hook blocks, headache
balls, boom extensions, etc., which must be taken into
consideration as part of the load. Remember, the weight
of any other load handling devices such as chains, slings,
or spreader bars must be added to the weight of the load.
CRANE FUNCTIONS
DANGER
Terms to Know
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY COULD
The capacity charts are divided into structural strength RESULT FROM IMPROPER CRANE SET-
and stability limits. This is shown by the bold line across UP ON OUTRIGGERS.
the chart. Capacities above the line are structural strength
limits and capacities below the line are stability limits. DANGER
The left column is the load radius, which is the distance THE OUTRIGGERS MUST BE PROPERLY
from the center of crane rotation to the load center of EXTENDED AND SET AND THE CRANE
LEVEL BEFORE ANY OTHER OPERATION
gravity. The top row lists various boom lengths ranging
OF THE CRANE ON OUTRIGGERS IS
from fully retracted to fully extended with the swingaway ATTEMPTED.
jib. The number at the intersection of the left column and
top row is the total load capacity for that load radius and DANGER
boom length. The number in parentheses below the total
load capacity is the required boom angle (in degrees) for WHEN OPERATING THE CRANE ON OUT-
that load. Boom lengths between increments should RIGGERS, THE OUTRIGGERS SHOULD
always be treated as if it were the next longer length. For ALWAYS BE FULLY EXTENDED OR
example, if the actual boom length is 50 ft and the chart LOCKED IN THE MID-EXTEND POSITION,
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DEPENDING ON THE LOAD CHART NOTE

BEING USED.
More than one stabilizer may be extended
SETTING THE OUTRIGGERS at one time.
5. With each stabilizer float firmly touching the

1. Position the outrigger floats directly out from each ground, extend the front stabilizers approximately 8
outrigger to where the outriggers will be properly to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches).
extended.
6. Extend the rear stabilizers approximately 8 to 10 cm
CAUTION (3 to 4 inches).
ALWAYS DEPRESS ONE OF THE OUT- DANGER

RIGGER/SELECTOR SWITCHES BEFORE
POSITIONING THE OUTRIGGER EXTEN- ALL FOUR OUTRIGGER BEAM LOCK
SION/RETRACTION SWITCH TO EXTEND PINS MUST BE ENGAGED BEFORE
OR RETRACT. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY OPERATING FROM THE MID-EXTEND
CAUSE A HYDRAULIC LOCK AGAINST POSITION.
THE INDIVIDUAL SOLENOID VALVES,
PREVENTING THEM FROM OPENING. DANGER
2. Depress the desired EXTENSION rocker switch on THE OPERATOR MUST SELECT THE
the OUTRIGGER SELECTOR panel and hold the PROPER LOAD CHART AND LMI PRO-
outrigger EXTENSION/RETRACTION rocker GRAM FOR THE OUTRIGGER POSITION
switch to EXTEND. The appropriate outrigger beam SELECTED.
should begin to extend. Refer to Engaging the Mid-
Extend Lock Pin if the crane is to be operated with 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all wheels are clear of the
the outriggers at the at the mid-extend position. ground and the crane is level as indicated by the
sight level bubble located on the right side of the
cab. If it is suspected that the bubble level indicator
DANGER
is out of adjustment, verify and adjust the bubble
level as follows:
ALL FOUR OUTRIGGER BEAMS MUST BE
EQUALLY EXTENDED TO THE MID
a. Locate the crane on a firm, level surface.
POSITION VERTICAL STRIPE OR FULLY
EXTENDED POSITION BEFORE
BEGINNING OPERATION.
b. Extend and set the outriggers. Level the crane,
as indicated by the bubble level indicator, using the
outriggers.
NOTE
c. Place a miracle pointer level, carpenter level, or
More than one outrigger at a time may be similar type device on a machined surface such as
extended. However, to ensure that each the turntable bearing or bearing mounting surfaces.
outrigger is fully extended, repeat step 2
for each outrigger after a multi-outrigger d. Using the outriggers, level the crane as indi-
extension.
cated on the leveling device used in step c.
3. After all four outrigger beams have been fully e. Using the bubble level indicator mounting
extended, position the appropriate STABILIZER screws, adjust the bubble level indicator to show
rocker switch on the OUTRIGGER SELECTOR level.
panel and hold the outrigger EXTENSION/
RETRACTION rocker switch to EXTEND. Engaging the Mid-Extend Lock Pin
4. Extend each stabilizer, positioning the float as nec- 1. Turn the locking pin 90° from its stowed position
essary, until the locking levers of the float engage and allow the pin to rest on top of the outrigger
the stabilizer cylinder rod. beam.
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NOTE Stowing the Mid-Extend Lock Pin
It may be necessary to jog the outrigger 1. Retract the outrigger extension/retraction cylinder.
extension/retraction switch slightly to
ensure proper pin engagement. NOTE
If the lock pin is wedged in the hole in the

2. Slowly extend or retract the outrigger beam, allow- outrigger beam, it may be necessary to
ing the locking pin to drop into the hole in the top of jog the outrigger extension/retraction
the outrigger beam, engaging the outrigger beam at switch slightly while pulling upward on
the desired length. the pin.
STOWING THE OUTRIGGERS 2. Lift the lock pin and turn it 90° to its stowed posi-
tion.
1. Select the rear stabilizers with the STABILIZER
SWINGING THE BOOM
SELECTOR switches and hold the EXTENSION/
RETRACTION switch to RETRACT until the rear
DANGER
stabilizers have retracted several inches.
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY COULD
2. Select the front stabilizer with the STABILIZER RESULT FROM BEING CRUSHED BY
SELECTOR switches and hold the EXTENSION/ MOVING MACHINERY. BEFORE ACTIVAT-
RETRACTION switch to RETRACT until the front ING SWING, SOUND THE STEERING
stabilizers have retracted several inches. WHEEL HORN AND VERIFY THAT ALL
PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF ROTATING
AND MOVING PARTS.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the crane is resting on all
four wheels and the stabilizer floats are several
DANGER
inches off the ground.
KEEP THE AREAS IN THE SWING PATH
DANGER OF THE HOOK, LOAD AND TAIL CLEAR
OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND PERSON-
KEEP FEET AND HANDS CLEAR OF NEL.
FLOATS WHEN UNLOCKING THE
FLOATS FROM THE STABILIZERS. CAUTION
4. Release the locking levers and allow the floats to DISENGAGE THE SWING BRAKE AND
drop to the ground. THE SWING LOCK PIN OR 360° SWING
LOCK BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SWING.
5. Continue to retract the stabilizers until they are fully CAUTION

retracted.
NEVER PUSH OR PULL THE SWING CON-
6. Depress the desired EXTENSION rocker switch on TROL LEVER THROUGH NEUTRAL TO
the OUTRIGGER SELECTOR panel and hold the THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO STOP
outrigger EXTENSION/RETRACTION rocker SWING MOTION. USE THE SWING BRAKE
switch to RETRACT. The appropriate outrigger FOOT PEDAL TO STOP SWING ROTA-
beam should begin to retract. TION.
NOTE
NOTE
Automatic rear axle oscillation lockout
More than one outrigger may be retracted will activate when the boom swings right
at one time. or left of the crane centerline.
7. After all outriggers have been fully retracted, stow To swing the boom, the SWING control lever is pushed
the outrigger floats. forward, away from the operator, to swing CLOCK-
4-9
WISE, or pulled back, toward the operator, to swing TELESCOPING THE BOOM
COUNTERCLOCKWISE. Always operate the control
level with a slow, even pressure. Use the swing brake Extending the Boom
foot pedal to stop rotation, then position the swing brake
switch to ON to prevent further rotation. DANGER
ELEVATING AND LOWERING THE BOOM WHEN EXTENDING THE BOOM, SIMUL-
TANEOUSLY LET OUT THE CABLE TO
Elevating the Boom PREVENT TWO-BLOCKING THE BOOM
NOSE AND HOOK BLOCK.
DANGER
DANGER
KEEP THE AREA ABOVE AND BELOW
THE BOOM CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUC- CHECK THE LOAD CHART FOR THE
TIONS AND PERSONNEL WHEN ELEVAT- MAXIMUM LOAD AT A GIVEN RADIUS,
ING THE BOOM. BOOM ANGLE, AND LENGTH BEFORE
EXTENDING THE BOOM WITH A LOAD.
To elevate the boom, pull the BOOM (lift) control lever
NOTE
back, toward the operator, and hold until the boom
reaches the desired elevation level.
When the crane is equipped with an auxil-
iary hoist, the telescope function is con-
Lowering the Boom trolled by a foot pedal.
DANGER To extend the boom, push the TELESCOPE control lever

forward, away from the operator, and hold until the boom
KEEP THE AREA BENEATH THE BOOM extends to the desired length.
CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND
PERSONNEL WHEN LOWERING THE
BOOM.
Retracting the Boom
DANGER
DANGER
WHEN RETRACTING THE BOOM, THE

LONG CANTILEVER BOOMS CAN CRE-
LOAD WILL LOWER UNLESS THE CABLE
ATE A TIPPING CONDITION, EVEN WHEN
IS TAKEN IN AT THE SAME TIME.
UNLOADED AND IN AN EXTENDED, LOW-
ERED POSITION.
To retract the boom, pull the TELESCOPE control lever
CAUTION back, toward the operator, and hold until the boom
retracts to the desired length.
WHEN LOWERING THE BOOM, SIMULTA-
NEOUSLY LET OUT THE CABLE TO PRE- Telescope Control Pedal
VENT TWO-BLOCKING THE BOOM NOSE
AND HOOK BLOCK. The telescope control pedal is used on cranes equipped
with an auxiliary hoist. Push on the top of the pedal to
CAUTION extend the boom and push on the bottom of the pedal to
retract the boom.
THE CLOSER THE LOAD IS CARRIED TO
THE BOOM NOSE, THE MORE IMPOR- LOWERING AND RAISING THE CABLE
TANT IT BECOMES TO SIMULTA-
NEOUSLY LET OUT THE CABLE AS THE DANGER
BOOM IS LOWERED.
KEEP THE AREA BENEATH THE LOAD
To lower the boom, push the BOOM control lever for- CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND
ward, away from the operator, and hold until the boom is PERSONNEL WHEN LOWERING OR RAIS-
lowered to the desired position. ING THE CABLE (LOAD).
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DANGER Three additional features are included within the LMI

system:
DO NOT JERK THE CONTROL LEVER
WHEN STARTING OR STOPPING THE • Swing Angle Set Limitation
HOIST. JERKING THE LEVER CAUSES
THE LOAD TO BOUNCE, WHICH COULD • Work Area Definition
RESULT IN POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE
CRANE. • Anti-two Block Device
NOTE Swing Angle Set Limitation allows left and right swing
angle to be preset. When the preset angle is reached, the
When the load is stopped at the desired system will provide an audible warning.
height, the automatic brake will engage
and hold the load as long as the control Work Area Definition allows the crane operator to
lever remains in neutral. describe the crane’s working area by setting up “virtual
walls”. They are referred to as virtual walls because they
Lowering the Cable exist in the system and are not real walls. The virtual
walls represent obstacles (i.e. buildings, towers, poles,
Push the MAIN or AUX hoist control lever forward, etc.) in the crane’s working range. They are set by defin-
away from the operator, and hold until the hook or load is ing points along the outer limits of the working area with
lowered to the desired height. the tip of the boom. Once the working area has been
defined, the system will provide a visual and an audible
Raising the Cable warning if the boom approaches a virtual wall.
CAUTION
Pull the MAIN or AUX hoist control lever back, toward
the operator, and hold until the hook or load is raised to WHEN DEFINING VIRTUAL WALL(S),
the desired height. ALWAYS ALLOW A SAFE WORKING DIS-
TANCE TO ANY OBSTACLES. NEVER
OPERATIONAL AIDS WORK OUTSIDE A SAFE WORKING
AREA AS DEFINED BY COMMON PRAC-
DANGER TICE, STANDARDS, AND MANUALS.
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ON THIS WARNING

CRANE IS INTENDED AS AN AID TO THE
OPERATOR. UNDER NO CONDITION THERE ARE NO CUTOUTS ASSOCIATED
SHOULD IT BE RELIED UPON TO WITH THE SWING ANGLE SET LIMITA-
REPLACE THE USE OF CAPACITY TION OR THE WORK AREA DEFINITION
CHARTS AND OPERATING INSTRUC- FEATURES.
TIONS. SOLE RELIANCE UPON THESE
ELECTRONIC AIDS IN PLACE OF GOOD An Anti-two Block Device is also incorporated into the
OPERATING PRACTICES CAN CAUSE AN system to prevent the hook block or headache ball from
ACCIDENT. coming into contact with the boom nose or boom exten-
sion. This condition will also cause a lockout of hoist up,
LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR (LMI) SYSTEM boom down, and telescope out, and also provide a visual
and an audible alarm.
The Load Moment Indicator (LMI) is an electro-mechan-
ical sensing system designed to alert the crane operator of Refer to the LMI Operator’s Handbook for more detailed
impending capacity when the system has been properly information on the function of the LMI system.
preset by the operator. The control panel is mounted in
the dashboard of the operator’s cab. When an overload CONTROL LEVER LOCKOUT SYSTEM
condition is sensed, the system provides the operator with
a visual and audible warning, and locks out the control The control lever lockout system consists of hydraulic
levers to prevent lowering the boom, extending the solenoid valves placed in-line between the hydraulic
boom, or raising the main or auxiliary hoist cables. remote control valves in the cab and the pilot-operated
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directional control valves. When the valves are actuated, 2. Remove the load from the hook.
they prevent pilot flow between the hydraulic remote
control valve in the cab and the appropriate directional 3. Stow the swingaway boom extension, if erected.
control valve. The valves are activated in such a manner
as to prevent worsening the condition, i.e. boom down, 4. Fully retract the boom and position it in the normal
telescope out, or hoist up. The control lever lockout sys- travel position.
tem is used with the anti-two-block system or the load
moment indicator (LMI) system. 5. Engage the swing brake and/or swing lock pin.
6. Retract all stabilizer cylinders and outrigger beams.

STOWING AND PARKING
7. Apply the parking brake.
DANGER
8. Put all operating controls in the neutral position.
NEVER PARK THE CRANE NEAR HOLES,
OR ON ROCKY OR EXTREMELY SOFT 9. Position the CRANE POWER switch to OFF.
SURFACES. THIS MAY CAUSE THE
CRANE TO OVERTURN, RESULTING IN 10. Shut down the engine following the proper proce-
INJURY TO PERSONNEL. dures specified in this Handbook and the applicable
Engine manual.
When parking the crane, do the following: 11. Remove the keys.
1. Park the crane on a stable surface. 12. Close and lock all windows, covers, and doors.
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RT530E LUBRICATION
SECTION 5
LUBRICATION
GENERAL LUBRICATION POINTS
Following the designated lubrication procedures is The service intervals specified are for normal operation
important in ensuring maximum crane lifetime and utili- where moderate temperature, humidity, and atmospheric
zation. The procedures and lubrication charts in this sec- conditions prevail. In areas of extreme conditions, the
tion include information on the types of lubricants used, service periods and lubrication specifications should be
the location of the lubrication points, the frequency of altered to meet existing conditions. For information on
lubrication, and other information. extreme condition lubrication, contact your local service
representative or Grove Lifetime Customer Support,
Shady Grove, Pennsylvania.
CAUTION
A regular frequency of lubrication must be established

CHASSIS GREASE LUBRICANTS MUST
for all lubrication points. Normally, this is based on com-
NOT BE APPLIED WITH AIR PRESSURE
DEVICES AS THIS LUBRICANT IS USED
ponent operating time. The most efficient method of
ON SEALED FITTINGS. keeping track of lubrication requirements is to maintain a
job log indicating crane usage. The log must use the read-
ings from the engine hourmeter to ensure coverage of
CAUTION lubrication points that will receive attention based on the
hourmeter readings. Other lubrication requirements must
THE MULTIPURPOSE GREASE be made on a time basis, i.e. weekly, monthly, etc.
INSTALLED DURING MANUFACTURE IS
OF A LITHIUM BASE. USE OF A NON-
COMPATIBLE GREASE COULD RESULT All oil levels are to be checked with the crane parked on a
IN DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. level surface in the transport position, and while the oil is
cold, unless otherwise specified.
Specific recommendations of brand and grade of lubri-
cants are not made here due to regional availability, oper- On plug type check points, the oil levels are to be at the
ating conditions, and the continual development of bottom edge of the check port.
improved products. Where questions arise, refer to the
component manufacturers manual and a reliable supplier. 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
Arctic Conditions Below -18°C (0°F) glass.
In general, petroleum based fluids developed especially All grease fittings are SAE STANDARD unless other-
for low temperature service may be used with satisfac- wise indicated. Grease non-sealed fittings until grease is
tory results. However, certain fluids, such as halogenated seen extruding from the fitting. One pump on a standard
hydrocarbons, nitro hydrocarbons, and phosphate ester 0.45 kg (1 lb) grease gun equals 28 grams (1 oz) of EP-
hydraulic fluids, might not be compatible with hydraulic MPG.
system seals and wear bands. If you are in doubt about
the suitability of a specific fluid, check with your autho- Over lubrication on non-sealed fittings will not harm the
rized Grove Worldwide distributor or Grove Lifetime fittings or components, but under lubrication will defi-
Customer Support. nitely lead to a shorter lifetime.
Regardless of temperature and oil viscosity, always use On sealed U-joints, care must be exercised to prevent
suitable start-up procedures to ensure adequate lubrica- rupturing the seals. Fill only until expansion of the seals
tion during system warm-up. first becomes visible.
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LUBRICATION RT530E
Unless otherwise indicated, items not equipped with replaced. Where wear pads are used, cycle the compo-
grease fittings, such as linkage, pins, levers, etc. should nents and lubricate to ensure coverage of the entire wear
be lubricated with oil once a week. Motor oil, applied area.
sparingly, will provide the necessary lubrication and help
prevent the formation of rust. An Anti-Seize compound
may be used if rust has not formed, otherwise the compo- Each lubrication point on the crane is numbered, which
nent must be cleaned first. corresponds to the index number shown on the Lubrica-
tion Diagram. The descriptions of the lubrication points
Grease fittings that are worn and will not hold the grease give the lube type, lube interval, lube amount, and appli-
gun, or those that have a stuck check ball, must be cation.
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RT530E LUBRICATION
10 21
11 20
5 7 7
17 9 8 19 37 4 12
18 15 3
13
6
14
16
27
25 38 6
31 1 2
30 24 36 22
34 35 29 23 33 32 31 30
32 23 33 34 29
22 26
28
1. Hook Block Swivel Bearing 15. Upper Lift Cylinder Pivot Pin 27. Engine Cooling System
2. Hook Block Sheaves 16. Lower Lift Cylinder Pivot Pins 28. Coolant Strainer
3. Telescope Cylinder Wear Pads 17. Main Hoist 29. Drive Line - Slip and ‘U’-Joints
4. Side Wear Pads 18. Auxiliary Hoist (Optional) 30. Outrigger Beams
5. Boom Section Upper Wear Pads 19. Turntable Gearbox 31. Jack Cylinder Support Tubes
6. Boom Section Lower Wear Pads 20. Turntable Gear and Drive Pinion 32. Steer Cylinder Pivot Pins
7. Extend Cable Sheaves 21. Turntable Bearing 33. Upper and Lower King Pins
8. Retract Cable Sheave 22. Differentials 34. Fifth Wheel Pivots
9. Boom Pivot Shaft 23. Planetary Hubs and Wheel 35. Lockout Cylinder pivot Pins
10. Boom Extension Sheave Bearings 36. Hydraulic Reservoir
11. Boom Extension Roller 24. Brake Master Cylinder (Far Side) 37. Hydraulic Filter
12. Upper Boom Nose Sheave 25. Engine Crankcase 38. Mast Sheave
13. Lower Boom Nose Sheave 26. Transmission, Torque Converter
14. Auxiliary Boom Nose Sheave and Filter
Lubrication Chart
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LUBRICATION RT530E
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.

AGMA EP-4 Extreme Pressure Gear Lubricant.
EP-MPG Extreme Pressure Multipurpose Grease - Lithium Soap Base, NLGI Grade 2.
ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid - Allison Type C-4.

HYDO Hydraulic Oil - Must meet John Deere Standard JDM-J20C (Antibrake chatter) and ISO 4406.
SBF Silicone Brake Fluid - MIL-B-46176.
SSGL-5 Semi-Synthetic Gear Lubricant - SAE Grade 80W-90, API Service Designation GL-5.
1. Hook Block Swivel Bearing 5. Boom Section Upper Wear Pads

Lube Type - EP-MPG Lube Type - EP-MPG
Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months Lube Interval - 50 hours or 1 week
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes Lube Amount - Thoroughly coat the area the wear
Application - 1 grease fitting pad moves on.
Application - By brush: 6 places; with boom in
2. Hook Block Sheaves extended position.
Lube Type - EP-MPG 6. Boom Section Lower Wear Pads

Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes Lube Type - EP-MPG
Lube Interval - 50 hours or 1 week
Application - 1 grease fitting per sheave
Lube Amount - Thoroughly coat the area the wear
(3 fittings total - 30 ton)
pad moves on.
(2 fittings total - 15 ton)
Application - By brush; 3 places; extend boom for
3. Telescope Cylinder Wear Pads entry through access holes
Lube Type - EP-MPG 7. Extend Cable Sheaves

Lube Interval -125 hours or 3 months Lube Type - EP-MPG
Lube Amount - Thoroughly coat the area the wear Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months
pad moves on. Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes
Application - By brush: 2 places; with boom in Application - 3 grease fittings; extend boom for
extended position. entry through access holes at front top of inner
mid section.
4. Side Wear Pads
8. Retract Cable Sheaves
Lube Type - EP-MPG
Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months Lube Type - EP-MPG
Lube Amount - Thoroughly coat the area the wear Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months
pad moves on. Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes
Application - By brush: 12 places; with boom in Application - 4 grease fittings; extend boom for
extended position. entry through access holes
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RT530E LUBRICATION
9. Boom Pivot Shaft 17. Main Hoist

Lube Type - EP-MPG Lube Type - AGMA EP-4
Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months Lube Interval - Every 1000 hours or 12 months
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes Lube Amount - Capacity - 5.2 liters (5.5 quarts)
Application - 2 grease fittings, one on each side Application - Fill until level with the check plug
opening.
10. Boom Extension Sheave
18. Auxiliary Hoist (Optional)
Lube Type - EP-MPG
Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months Lube Type - AGMA EP-4
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes Lube Interval - Every 1000 hours or 12 months
Application - 1 grease fitting Lube Amount - Capacity - 5.2 liters (5.5 quarts)
Application - Fill until level with the check plug
11. Boom Extension Roller opening.
Lube Type - EP-MPG 19. Turntable Gear Box

Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes Lube Type - SSGL-5
Application - 1 grease fitting NOTE
12. Upper Boom Nose Sheave Remove one valve to equalize the pres-
sure before checking the swing gearbox
Lube Type - EP-MPG
oil level. This will keep the oil from push-
Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months ing out.
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes
Application - 1 grease fitting per sheave CAUTION
13. Lower Boom Nose Sheave WHEN CHECKING THE SWING GEAR
BOX OIL LEVEL, PLACE THE DIPSTICK
Lube Type - EP-MPG INTO THE SLEEVE UNTIL THE CAP IS
Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months FLUSH WITH THE END OF THE SLEEVE.
DO NOT SCREW THE CAP ONTO THE
SLEEVE TO CHECK THE LEVEL.
Application - 1 grease fitting per sheave
Lube Interval - Check and fill every 50 hours. Drain
14. Auxiliary Boom Nose Sheave and fill after first 250 hours and every 500 hours
Lube Type - EP-MPG or 12 months thereafter.
Lube Interval - 250 hours or 3 months CAUTION
Application - 1 grease fitting USE OF NON-SEMI-SYNTHETIC LUBRI-
CANT MAY DAMAGE COMPONENTS
15. Upper Lift Cylinder Pivot Pin AND/OR INVALIDATE PUBLISHED LUBRI-
CATION INTERVALS.
Lube Type - EP-MPG
Lube Interval - 500 hours or every 3 months Lube Amount -
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes Tulsa Gearbox - Capacity - 1.6 liters (1.75 quarts)
Application - 1 grease fitting Application - Fill until oil appears in sight gauge.
SOM Gearbox - Capacity - 4.0 liters (4.25 quarts)
16. Lower Lift Cylinder Pivot Pins Application - Fill mark on dipstick
Lube Type - EP-MPG 20. Turntable Gear and Drive Pinion
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes Lube Type - EP-MPG
Application - 2 grease fittings Lube Interval - 500 hours or 6 months
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LUBRICATION RT530E
Lube Amount - Coat all teeth Application - Fill to the bottom of the level hole in
Application - Brush on the housing with the fill plug and the oil level
mark horizontal.
21. Turntable Bearing
24. Brake Master Cylinder
Lube Type - EP-MPG Lube Type - SBF
Lube Interval - 500 hours or 6 months Lube Interval - Check fluid level every 500 hours or
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes the whole 3 months and fill as required
circumference of the bearing. Lube Amount - Capacity - 1.9 liters (4 pints)
Application - 2 grease fittings at the front of the Application - Fill cap on top of master cylinder
turntable. Rotate the turntable 90° and apply
grease to fittings. Continue rotating 90° and 25. Engine Crankcase
grease the fittings until the whole bearing is
greased. Lube Type - EO - 15W-40
Lube Interval - Check fluid level every 10 hours or
22. Differentials daily; drain, fill and replace filter every 250
hours.
Lube Type - SSGL-5 Lube Amount - Capacity - 6.9 liters (7.3 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. 26. Transmission, Torque Converter and
Transmission Filter
CAUTION Lube Type - HYDO
Lube Interval - Check fluid level every 10 hours or
IF THE MAKEUP AMOUNT IS SUBSTAN- daily with the engine running at 800 rpm and the
TIALLY MORE THAN 0.5 PINT (0.23 LITER) oil at 82 to 93 °C (180 to 200 °F); Drain and
CHECK FOR LEAKS.
refill every 1000 hours or 6 months with the oil
at 65 to 93 °C (150 to 200 °F); Change transmis-
CAUTION sion filter after the first 50 and 100 hours of ser-
vice, then every 500 hours thereafter.
USE OF NON-SEMI-SYNTHETIC LUBRI-
CANT MAY DAMAGE COMPONENTS
To add fluid:
AND/OR INVALIDATE PUBLISHED LUBRI-
CATION INTERVALS.
1. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick.
2. Run engine at 800 rpm to prime torque con-
Lube Amount - Capacity - 9.5 liters (20 pints) Nor-
verter and lines.
mal makeup - less than 0.23 liter (0.5 pint)
3. Check oil level with engine running at 800
Application - Fill to bottom of hole in the housing rpm and oil at 82 to 93 °C (180 to 200 °F). Add
on the steer cylinder side. oil to bring oil level to FULL mark on dipstick.
23. Planetary Hubs and Wheel Bearings NOTE
Lube Type - SSGL-5 When checking the oil level, the oil tem-
Lube Interval - Check fluid level every 500 hours or perature must be stabilized at 82 to 93 °C
3 months and refill as necessary. Drain and refill (180 to 200 °F) to properly check the oil
every 4000 hours or 2 years. level. Do not attempt an oil level check
with cold oil. To bring the oil temperature
to this range, it is necessary to either
CAUTION
work the crane or stall the converter. Con-
verter stall should be accomplished by
USE OF NON-SEMI-SYNTHETIC LUBRI- engaging the shift lever in forward high
CANT MAY DAMAGE COMPONENTS range with the brakes applied and then
AND/OR INVALIDATE PUBLISHED LUBRI- accelerating the engine to half or three-
CATION INTERVALS. quarter throttle. Hold the stall until the
desired converter temperature is reached
Lube Amount - 3.3 liters (3.5 pints) and stabilized.
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RT530E LUBRICATION
CAUTION 32. Steering Cylinder Pivot Pins

FULL THROTTLE STALL SPEEDS FOR AN Lube Type - EP-MPG
EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF TIME WILL Lube Interval - 500 hours or 3 months
OVERHEAT THE CONVERTER AND Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes
CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE.
Application - 8 grease fittings
Lube Amount - Capacity - Torque converter, lines, 33. Upper and Lower King Pins
and transmission as a system - Approximately
23.7 liters (25 quarts). Lube Type - EP-MPG
Application - Through fill pipe to FULL mark on Lube Interval - 500 hours or 3 months
dipstick.
27. Engine Cooling System Application - 8 grease fittings
Lube Type - AFC 34. Fifth Wheel Pivots

Lube Interval - Check coolant level every 10 hours
or daily; drain and refill cooling system in Lube Type - EP-MPG
accordance with Engine Service Manual. Lube Interval - 500 hours or 3 months
Lube Amount - Capacity - 32.2 liters (34 quarts) Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes
Application - Fill radiator with mixture of 50% AFC Application - 2 grease fittings
and 50% water to top of filler neck. Run engine
through two (2) thermal cycles. Check coolant 35. Lockout Cylinder Pivot Pins
level and refill as required.
Lube Type - EP-MPG
28. Coolant Strainer (Cab Heater Supply) Lube Interval - 500 hours or 3 months
Lube Type - Not applicable Application - 4 fittings
Service Interval - Clean strainer element every 2000
hours or 12 months or when cab heater perfor- 36. Hydraulic Reservoir
mance becomes poor.
Lube Amount - Not applicable Lube Type - HYDO
Application - Not applicable Lube Interval - Check fluid level every 10 hours or
daily, using sight gauge on side of tank, with
29. Drive Line - Slip and ‘U’ Joints boom down and all outrigger cylinders
retracted; drain and refill as necessary.
Lube Type - EP-MPG Lube Amount - 371 liters (98.0 gal.), to FULL mark
Lube Interval - 500 hours or every 3 months on sight gauge.
Lube Amount - Until grease extrudes Application - Fill through breather/fill cap on top of
Application - 6 grease fittings tank. When tank is drained, clean the magnetic
pipe plug.
30. Outrigger Beams
37. Hydraulic Filter
Lube Type - EP-MPG
Lube Interval - 500 hours or 6 months Lube Type - Not applicable
Lube Amount - Thoroughly coat the area the beam Lube Interval - Change the filter when the indicator
moves on. is red.
Application - By brush; 8 places; extend beams fully Lube Amount - Not applicable
and coat the bottom plate. Application - Not applicable
31. Jack Cylinder Support Tubes 38. Mast Sheave

Lube Type - EP-MPG Lube Type - EP-MPG
Lube Interval - 500 hours or 6 months Lube Interval - 500 hours or 12 months
Lube Amount - Spread grease on ID of jack cylinder Lube Amount - As Necessary
support tubes before installing jack cylinders. Application - Disassemble sheave and repack bear-
Application - By brush; 4 places ing.
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LUBRICATION RT530E
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.
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RT530E 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-

ened before installation on the hoist Installing the Cable Anchor Wedge
drum.
5. Slowly rotate the drum, ensuring the first layer of

Install cable on the hoist drum in accordance with the fol-
lowing procedure. cable is evenly wound onto the drum.
1. Position the cable over the boom nose sheave and 6. Install the remainder of the cable, as applicable.
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
the anchor wedge. There are two types of cable (wire rope)
available on this crane; 6 x 36 WS and
NOTE 18 x 19 (rotation resistant).
The end of the cable should be even with

the bottom of the anchor wedge. Within the limits of the load and range charts and permis-
sible line pull, multi-part lines allow the operator to raise
4. Position the anchor wedge in the drum slot; pull a greater load than can be raised with a single part line.
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 “Reeving” figure on page 6-2.
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 “Quick
with a mallet. Reeving Hook Block” figure on page 6-3.
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SET-UP AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES RT530E
UPPER BOOM
UPPER BOOM TO MAIN HOIST
NOSE SHEAVES
NOSE SHEAVES
TO HOIST
TO AUX HOIST
BOTTOM BOOM
NOSE SHEAVES
AUX. NOSE
BOOM NOSE
DEAD END
BOTTOM BOOM
NOSE SHEAVES
BALL
BALL
HOOKBLOCK
SHEAVES
SINGLE PART LINE FOUR PARTS LINE
UPPER BOOM
NOSE SHEAVES
UPPER BOOM
NOSE SHEAVES
TO MAIN HOIST
TO MAIN HOIST
TO AUX HOIST
BOTTOM BOOM
BOTTOM BOOM NOSE SHEAVES
NOSE SHEAVES
AUX. NOSE
BOOM NOSE
DEAD END
HOOKBLOCK
SHEAVES
HOOKBLOCK
DEAD END
BALL HOOKBLOCK
SHEAVES
SIX PARTS LINE SEVEN PARTS LINE
Reeving
6-2
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
so may result in the rope pulling through the fitting.
INSTALLING WEDGE AND SOCKET
Since state and local laws may vary, alternate attachment
methods may be necessary depending upon work condi- 1. Inspect the wedge and socket. Remove any rough
tions. If alternate methods are selected, the user is edges and burrs.
responsible and should proceed in compliance with the
regulations in force. If there are any questions, contact 2. The end of the wire rope should be seized using soft,
your local Grove Distributor or Grove Customer Support. or annealed wire or strand. If the end of the rope is
welded, the welded end should be cut off. This will
Do not mix components from different manufacturers. allow the distortion of the rope strands, caused by
The selection, installation and use of a wedge socket the bend around the wedge, to adjust themselves at
assembly must be in accordance with the requirements of the end of the line.
the wedge socket manufacturer and the wire rope manu-
facturer upon whose wire rope the wedge socket assem-
bly will be used. LIVE END
Grove Crane specifies the size, type, class and line pulls
for wire rope, predominately rotation resistant wire rope, DEAD END
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.
6-3
3. Make sure the live-loaded side of the rope is directly U-bolt should bear against the dead end. The saddle of
in line with the ears of the socket and the direction the clip should bear against the short extra piece. Torque
of pull to which the rope will be subjected. If the the U-bolts according to the figures listed in the chart
rope is loaded into the socket incorrectly, under a titled Wire Rope Clip Torque Values.
load the rope will bend as it leaves the socket, and
the edge of the socket will wear into the rope caus- Other sources for information with which crane users
ing damage to the rope and eventual failure. should be familiar and follow is provided by the Ameri-
can Society of Mechanical Engineers, American National
4. Insert the end of a wire rope into the socket, form a Standard, ASME B30.5, latest revised. ASME (formerly
loop in the rope, and route the rope back through the ANSI) B30.5 applies to cableways, cranes, derricks,
socket allowing the “dead” end to protrude from the hoists, hooks, jacks, and slings. It states, in section 5-
socket. Ensure the dead end of the rope is of suffi- 1.7.3, “(c) Swagged, compressed, or wedge socket fit-
cient length to apply end treatment to the dead end tings shall be applied as recommended by the rope, crane
after the wedge has been seated. or fitting manufacture.” Wire ropes are addressed in
ASME B30.5, section 5-1.7.2, ROPES, It states, in perti-
5. Insert the wedge into the loop and pull the live end nent part, “(a) The ropes shall be of a construction rec-
of the rope until the wedge and rope are snug inside ommended by the rope or crane manufacturer, or person
the socket. It is recommended that the wedge be qualified for that service.” Additional information is pub-
seated inside the socket to properly secure the wire lished by the Wire Rope Technical Board in the Wire
rope by using the crane’s hoist to first apply a light Rope Users Manual, latest revised.
load to the live line.
6. After final pin connections are made, increase the
loads gradually until the wedge is properly seated.
WIRE ROPE CLIP TORQUE VALUES
7. The wire rope and wedge must be properly secured
inside the socket before placing the crane into lifting Clip Sizes *Torque
service. It is the wedge that secures the wire rope mm Inches Nm Ft-Lbs
inside the socket whereas the dead-end treatment is
used to restrain the wedge from becoming dislodged 3.18 1/8 6 4.5
from the socket should the rope suddenly become 4.76 3/16 10 7.5
unloaded from the headache ball or hook block 6.35 1/4 20 15
striking the ground, etc.
7.94 5/16 40 30
Sketches A through F illustrate various methods for treat- 13.28 3/8 60 45
ing the dead-ends of wire ropes which exit a wedge 11.11 7/16 90 65
socket assembly. While use of the loop-back method is
acceptable, care must be exercised to avoid the loop 12.70 1/2 90 65
becoming entangled with tree branches and other compo- 14.29 9/16 130 95
nents during crane transport and with the anti-two block 15.88 5/8 130 95
system and other components during use of the crane. 19.05 3/4 175 130
Of the methods shown below, Grove prefers that method 22.23 7/8 300 225
A or B or F be used on Grove cranes, i.e., clipping a short 25.40 1 300 225
piece of wire rope to the dead-end or using a commer- 28.58 1-1/8 300 225
cially available specialty clip or wedge. Typically, it is
recommended that the tail length of the dead-end should 31.75 1-1/4 490 360
be a minimum of 6 rope diameters but not less that 15.2 38.68 1-3/8 490 360
cm (6 in) for standard 6 to 8 strand ropes and 20 rope 38.10 1-1/2 490 360
diameters but not less than 15.2 cm (6 in) for rotation
resistant wire ropes.
* The tightening torque values shown are based upon
When using method A, place a wire rope clip around the the threads being clean, dry, and free of lubrication.
dead end by clamping a short extra piece of rope to the
rope dead end. DO NOT CLAMP THE LIVE END. The
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SPECIALTY SPECIALTY
CLIP WEDGE
A B C D E F
5338
Configurations for Dead-Ending Wire Rope
ERECTING AND STOWING THE BOOM extension. Insert the right side attachment pins
EXTENSION through the boom attachment and boom extension
anchor fittings. Install the retainer clips in the
attachment pins.
DANGER
6. Remove the retaining pin from the hitch pin that
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ERECT OR secures the boom extension to the rear stowage
STOW THE BOOM EXTENSION, READ bracket. Remove the hitch pin, unlocking the boom
AND STRICTLY ADHERE TO ALL DAN- extension from the boom.
GER DECALS INSTALLED ON THE
BOOM/BOOM NOSE, BOOM EXTENSION, 7. Attach a length of rope to the boom extension tip to
AND STOWAGE BRACKETS.
aid in swinging the boom extension into place ahead
of the boom nose.
ERECTING 8. Raise the boom to horizontal and extend the boom
approximately 51 to 64 cm (20 to 25”). Make certain
1. Fully extend and set the outriggers. that the boom extension stowage lugs clear the
guide pins and ramp on the front and rear stowage
brackets.
2. Position the boom over the front.
DANGER
3. If extended, fully retract all the boom sections and
lower the boom to minimum elevation to permit
ease of installation of pins and access to the boom WHEN ERECTING THE BOOM EXTEN-
nose. SION, ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL
AND EQUIPMENT ARE KEPT CLEAR OF
NOTE THE SWING PATH.
The auxiliary boom nose (rooster sheave) 9. Slightly raise and/or lower the boom to help control
does not have to be removed. However, if the boom extension. Using the rope attached to the
reeved, the hoist cable must be removed top of the boom extension, manually swing the
from the sheave. extension into place ahead of the boom nose, engag-
ing the attachment fittings with the anchor fittings
4. Rig either the main hoist or optional auxiliary hoist on the left side of the boom nose.
cable for single part line with nothing but the wedge
socket on the end of the cable. DANGER
5. Remove the retainer clips from the right side attach- DO NOT MODIFY THE ATTACHMENT
ment pins stowed in the base of the boom extension POINTS TO PERMIT THE INSTALLATION
and remove the attachment pins from the boom OF THE ATTACHMENT PINS.
6-5
DANGER positioned to the side of the boom.
DO NOT PLACE BLOCKING UNDER THE 8. Ensure the hitch pin and clip pin are removed from
BOOM EXTENSION SHEAVE WHEEL. the rear stowage bracket.
10. Install the top left side attachment pin and retainer 9. Extend the boom extension alignment jack until the
clip into the upper anchor and attachment fittings of bottom left side attachment pin is free. Remove the
the boom nose. bottom left side boom extension clip pin and attach-
ment pin.
11. Extend the boom extension alignment jack until the
lower left side boom nose and boom extension 10. Release pressure on the boom extension alignment
jack. Completely retract the jack.
adapter lugs are aligned.
11. Remove the top left side attachment pin and clip pin
12. Install the bottom left side attachment pin and from the upper anchor and attachment fittings of the
retainer clip into the lower anchor and attachment boom nose.
fittings of the boom nose.
DANGER
13. Release pressure on the boom extension alignment
jack. WHEN STOWING THE BOOM EXTENSION,
ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL AND
14. Extend and lower the boom until blocking can be EQUIPMENT ARE KEPT CLEAR OF THE
placed under the swingaway. Remove the rope from SWING PATH.
the tip of the boom extension.
CAUTION
15. Lower the swingaway onto the cribbing. Remove
and stow the pins securing the swingaway to the DO NOT ALLOW THE BOOM EXTENSION
boom nose. TO SLAM INTO THE STOWAGE BRACKET
WHEN SWINGING INTO THE STOWED
16. Retract the boom, freeing the swingaway from the POSITION.
boom nose.
12. Using the rope attached to the tip of the boom exten-
STOWING sion, manually swing the extension to the side of the
boom.
1. Fully retract the boom and swing to over-the-front.
13. Align the stowage lugs on the boom extension with
2. Lower the boom to minimum elevation. the guide pins and ramp on the stowage brackets and
fully retract the boom.
3. Remove the cable retainer pin from the boom exten- 14. Install the hitch pin and clip pin securing the boom
sion tip and the mast assembly. Remove the hoist extension to the rear stowage bracket.
cable from the sheaves. Install the cable retainer
pins. 15. Remove the attachment pins and clip pins from the
anchor and attachment fittings on the right side of
4. Remove the mast assembly retainer pin and the pin the boom nose and stow them in the base of the
securing the mast assembly in the upright position. boom extension. Stow left side attachment pins and
clips in outside attachment fitting on swingaway.
Lay the mast assembly over to the stowed position.
Insert the pins securing the mast to the base section. 16. On the rear stowage bracket, remove the pin secur-
ing the sliding support in the “OUT” position. Push
5. Attach a length of rope to the boom extension tip. in on the handle to push the swingaway against the
rear of the boom and disengage the swingaway
anchor fittings from the boom nose attachment lugs.
6. Raise the boom to horizontal. Install the retainer pin securing the sliding support
in the “IN” position.
7. Extend the boom approximately 51 to 64 cm (20 to
25”). Make certain that the boom extension stowage 17. Rig the boom nose and hoist cable as desired and
lugs will line up in front of the guide pins and ramp operate the crane using normal operating proce-
on the stowage brackets when the boom extension is dures.
6-6
DETAIL A
1
9
DETAIL B
2 4
7 6 5
1. Swingaway Pin on Nose Assembly or Telescoping Section

2. Swingaway Base
3. Main Boom Base Section
4. Upper Boom Nose Sheaves
5. Lower Boom Nose Sheaves
6. Right Side Attachment Pins
7. Left Side Attachment Pins
8. Mast Assembly
9. Telescoping Section Pin (Optional)
6032
Removing and Installing the Swingaway Boom Extension (Sheet 1 of 3)
6-7
5
13 3
14
4
12
11 6
7
7
8 1. Boom Base Section

15 10 9 2. Inner Mid Section
3. Outer Mid Section
4. Fly Section
5. Upper Sheave Cable Retainer
6. Left Side Attachment Pins
7. Boom Nose Dead End Lug
8. Lower Sheave Cable Retainer
9. Alignment Jack
10. Offset Pin
11. Mast Assembly Stowage Pin
12. Mast Assembly
13. Mast Assembly Cable Retainer
14. Right Side Attachment Pins
15. Jack Handle
6033
Removing and Installing the Swingaway Boom Extension (Sheet 2 of 3)
6-8
5 7 4
4
5
7
6
6
3 2 3
2
1
1
OUT POSITION IN POSITION
1. Handle 5. Swingaway
2. Retainer Pin 6. Sliding Support and Ramp
3. Wear Pads 7. Stowage Lug For Item #4
4. Clip Pin and Hitch Pin
6034 DETAIL A 6035
5
2
3
1. Hanger Weld
2. Vertical Adjustment Bolt
3. Horizontal Adjustment Bolt
4. Lower Support Weld
5. Base Boom Section
6. Swingaway
DETAIL B 6036
Erecting and Stowing the Boom Extension (Sheet 3 of 3)
6-9
SETTING THE OFFSET NOTE
CAUTION The telescoping section weighs approxi-

mately 250 kg (551 lb).
THE MAST ASSEMBLY MUST BE POSI-
TIONED ON TOP OF THE BASE SECTION 5. Extend the telescoping section and attach an ade-
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OFFSET THE quate lifting device to support the telescoping sec-
SWINGAWAY TO 30 DEGREES. FAILURE tion. Remove the stop bolts from the base section
TO DO SO CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
and remove the telescoping section from the base.
MAST AND/OR SWINGAWAY ADAPTER.
NOTE
1. Extend and set the outriggers. Swing the boom over The pin-on boom extension nose weighs
to the front of the crane. approximately 60 kg (132 lb).
2. To set the offset from zero degrees (0°) to thirty

degrees (30°), perform the following: 6. Using a adequate lifting device, position the pin-on
boom extension nose in the base section and secure
with the two pins and hitch pins.
CAUTION
7. Connect the anti-two block cable connector to the
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE SWINGAWAY junction box.
OR THE ATTACHMENT POINTS WHEN
LOWERING THE BOOM. SETTING THE TELESCOPING EXTENSION LENGTH
a. Slowly lower the boom until the tip of the Extending

swingaway is on the ground and the pressure on
the offset pin is relieved.
1. Position the boom to over the front.
b. Remove the lock pin, two washers, and offset 2. Lower the boom to horizontal.
pin.
3. Remove the loop of anti-two block cable from the
c. Slowly elevate and telescope the boom at the spool on the side of the base section and let the cable
same time until the offset shaft takes the full hang free.
load of the swingaway.
4, Remove the hitch pin and retainer pin securing the
3. To set the offset from thirty degrees (30°) to zero telescoping section in the base.
degrees (0°), perform the following:
5. Carefully pull the telescoping section from the base
a. Slowly lower the boom until the tip of the until the holes in the base and telescoping section
swingaway is on the ground and the offset pin lineup. Install the retainer pin and hitch pin.
can be installed.
6. If not already reeved, reeve the hoist cable over the
b. Install the offset pin, two washers, and lock pin. mast and boom extension nose sheave. Install all
cable retainer pins.
c. Raise the boom and operate as desired.
Stowing
CHANGING BOOM EXTENSION FROM TELESCOP-
ING TYPE TO FIXED TYPE. 1. Unreeve the boom extension nose.
2. Position the boom to horizontal.
1. Erect the boom extension.
3. Remove the hitch pin and retainer pin securing the
2. Position the boom to horizontal. telescoping section in the base.
3. Disconnect the anti-two block cable connector from 4. Push the telescoping section into the base and secure
the junction box. with the retainer pin and hitch pin.
4. Remove the telescoping section hitch pin and retain- 5. Loop the anti-two block cable over the spool on the
ing pin. side of the base section.
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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-

Basic Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Wind Velocity Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

GENERAL incident and consulted on necessary inspections and

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

Use adequate cribbing under outrigger floats to distribute

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

LIFTING OPERATIONS • The load and crane’s configuration is not within

WIND VELOCITY CHART

Two-blocking can be prevented. Operator awareness of

Before operating this crane in the vicinity of electrical

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

ing operation or at any time the electrical system is acti-

Clear all personnel from the outrigger area before extend-

Carefully follow the procedures in this handbook when

Before actuating swing or any other crane function,

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

8. Core deterioration is usually observed as a rapid

• Maintain battery electrolyte at the proper level.

• If applicable to your crane, check battery test

• Do not break a live circuit at the battery terminal.

• Check battery condition only with proper test

ENGINE JOB PREPARATION

A good practice is to make a “dry run” without a load LIFTING

When lowering a load always slow down the load’s

LIFT ONE LOAD AT A TIME. Do not lift two or more

Never leave the crane with a load suspended. Should it

Remember - all rigging equipment must be considered as

Never swing or lower the boom into the carrier cab.

Stop the hook block from swinging when unhooking a

Swinging rapidly can cause the load to swing out and

HAND SIGNALS At all times use standardized hand signals - previously

Obey a signal to stop from anyone.

TRANSPORTING THE CRANE

When loading or unloading the crane on a trailer or rail-

Ensure the crane is adequately secured to the transporting

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

Check load limits of bridges on the travel route and

BOOM DRIFT CHART (Cylinder length change in inches)

The (THROTTLE) lock control (1) is located on the IGNITION SWITCH

Cab Controls and Indicators (Sheet 1 of 2)

1. Hand Throttle Lock Control 27. Main Brake Fail Indicator

Cab Controls and Indicators (Sheet 2 of 2)

TACHOMETER TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER

The DRIVETRAIN DISTRESS indicator (10) is located SWING CONTROL LEVER

BOOM LIFT CONTROL LEVER HOIST ROTATION INDICATORS