Manitowoc Grove RT540E Service Maintenance Manual

Published 4-20-2015, Control # 502-01 4-29
RT540E SERVICE MANUAL BOOM
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GROVE
34. Attach two cables to each anchor adjust each cable to
1.75 inches and install locknuts (Figure 4-80).
35. Turn Tele Cylinder port block so that the test port is down
(Figure 4-81).
Install the Base Section
Do not attempt to work on the boom without experienced
supervision.
1. Insert Inner Mid section into the Base section until the
Inner Mid section is past the side wear pad access and
stop.
2. Install lower front wear pads between sections.
NOTE: Use grease to hold wear pads in place during
assembly.
3. Install brass wear pad thru base access hole in side of
the Base section and slide Inner Mid section past wear
pad and install lock plate (Figure 4-82).
4. Connect the Mid Retract cables to front end of Base
section (Figure 4-83).
5. Install kickback bar between the Inner Mid section and
the Base section (top front of base).
6. Install top wear pad adjusting assembly inside Base
section at top rear access opening (Figure 4-84).
CAUTION
Failure to properly position the port block will cause
problems when mounting the boom on the crane. The
crane hydraulic system will not function properly if the port
block in installed incorrectly.
DANGER
To prevent serious injury or death, always wear personal
protective equipment; i.e., a hard hat, eye protection,
gloves and metatarsal boots.
FIGURE 4-80
FIGURE 4-81
Test Port
FIGURE 4-82
FIGURE 4-83
Reference Only

Manitowoc Grove RT540E Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	Grove RT540E
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English