SET-UP AND INSTALLATION RT9130E-2 OPERATOR MANUAL
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Published 3-1-2018, Control # 559-03
COUNTERWEIGHT REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
Counterweight Stand Installation
NOTE: The counterweight stand must be installed on the
front of the carrier before removing either the
standard or heavy counterweight assembly.
1. Using an adequate lifting device, install the
counterweight stands (1) (Figure 4-10) to the front of the
carrier frame (3) and secure with the hitch pins (4).
2. Rotate the counterweight stands (1) until the foot plates
(5) come to rest on top of the front outrigger box (2).
3. Adjust the foot plates (5) with the adjusting screws (6),
into or out of the counterweight support, until the
counterweight pads on top of the counterweight support
are level. Do not exceed 5.72 cm (2.25 in).
4. Tighten jam nuts (7) against counterweight support.
5. Repeat for the other support.
Standard and Heavy Counterweight and
Auxiliary Hoist Structure
Removal
DANGER
Adjustment of the counterweight stand (1) (Figure 4-10)
supports is prohibited when the counterweight (1)
(Figure 4-11) is resting on them.
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2
3
4
5, 6, 7
FIGURE 4-10
DANGER
Read and understand the following when removing and
installing the counterweight, auxiliary hoist structure or
counterweight stand, to avoid serious injury or death.
• Outriggers must be properly extended and set and
crane level before installation or removal of
counterweight or auxiliary hoist structure.
• Lifting operations are not permitted with any
counterweight on the carrier deck except for the
removal or installation of the counterweight and/or
auxiliary hoist structure.
• Boom is not permitted over carrier deck when the
boom angle is less than 30° and any counterweight is
positioned on the deck.
• Hookblock is not permitted to come in contact with
counterweight, auxiliary hoist or auxiliary hoist
structure during removal or installation.
• When installing counterweight (1) (Figure 4-11),
make sure that both auxiliary hoist structure (7)
(Figure 4-12) hydraulic mounting pins are fully
extended and retainer pins are in place before
counterweight is lifted.
• Before unpinning auxiliary hoist structure (7), all
counterweights must be fully lowered and firmly
supported. Before lowering, make sure the auxiliary
hoist structure (7) is properly supported by
counterweight removal cylinders (5) (Figure 4-11)
and both hydraulic mounting pins are completely
retracted.
• Travel is not permitted with any counterweight on the
carrier deck.
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