Zoomlion RT65 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR
RT55 ROUGH TERRAIN CRANE
Address:Quantang Indust=rial Park, 2nd Yuanda Road,
Changsha Economic and Technological Development
Zone, Hunan Province, China
Postcode: 410131
Website: www.zoomlion.com
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consulted and adhered to.

RT55 ROUGH TERRAIN CRANE
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Edition 1
Dec. 2013
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RT55 Rough Terrain Crane I
Zoomlion Cranes appreciates your selection of the ZOOMLION Rough Terrain Crane
for your application.
The Operator's Manual for RT55 Rough Terrain Crane also covers RT60 for US market.
No one should operate the crane unless they read and understand the information in
this manual.
When you follow the instructions in this manual, your crane can operate at MAXIMUM
EFFICIENCY.
The operator must keep this manual in the cab of the crane.
If there is anything in the manual that you do not understand, speak with us. We
(Zoomlion Cranes) are NOT responsible for damages from an operator who does not
obey the instructions in the OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
The OPERATOR’S MANUAL is an important part of the crane. If the crane becomes the
property of a different person, make sure that the manual stays in the cab of the crane.
THANK YOU!
Mobile Crane Branch Company of ZOOMLION Heavy Industry Science and Technology
Co., Ltd.
Copyright
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consent of Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
Copyright © 20XX, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
All rights reserved. Printed in the United States.
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II RT55 Rough Terrain Crane
Hazard Indicators
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, ATTENTION, NOTE, and IMPORTANT labels are on
signs and decals, and as you read this manual to show important instructions. In this
manual, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION labels are before the paragraph or item to
which they apply. ATTENTION, NOTE, and IMPORTANT follow the paragraph or item
they apply to. The markers are as follows:
Refers to a dangerous situation which, if you do not prevent, will cause death or
injury.
Refers to a possible dangerous situation which, if you do not prevent, could cause
death or injury.
Refers to a possible dangerous situation which, if you do not prevent, may cause
light or moderate injury.
Attention
Refers to a situation which, if you do not prevent, may cause property or equipment
damage.
Note
Refers to a tip or hint in the operation instructions.
Important
Emphasizes the importance of the data in this manual.
This symbol shows a step or procedure that is not approved and can cause a dangerous
situation.
Caution
Warning
Danger
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RT55 Rough Terrain Crane III
Contents
To owners, users and operators.............................................................................................. I
Safety........................................................................................................................................ II
1 Foreword........................................................................................................................01-1
2 Nomenclature ................................................................................................................02-1
3 Introduction...................................................................................................................03-1
4 Safety .............................................................................................................................04-1
5 Operating conditions and points for attention ...........................................................05-1
5.1 Operating conditions .................................................................................................05-1
5.2 Pre-departure checks (to job-site) .............................................................................05-3
6 Controls and instruments.............................................................................................06-1
7 Operating instructions..................................................................................................07-1
7.1 Safety equipment ......................................................................................................07-1
7.2 Starting the engine ....................................................................................................07-2
7.3 After the engine starts................................................................................................07-2
7.4 Cold weather starting.................................................................................................07-3
7.5 Move and park the crane...........................................................................................07-3
7.6 Economical driving ....................................................................................................07-4
7.7 Steering operation .....................................................................................................07-5
7.8 Braking operation ......................................................................................................07-6
7.9 Transmission operation .............................................................................................07-7
7.10 Towing .....................................................................................................................07-8
7.11 PTO operation .........................................................................................................07-8
7.12 Outrigger operation ...............................................................................................07-10
7.13 Hoist operation ......................................................................................................07-13
7.14 Main boom extend / retract function operation ......................................................07-23
7.15 Boom derrick operation .........................................................................................07-27
7.16 Swing operation.....................................................................................................07-29
7.17 Multifunctions ........................................................................................................07-32
7.18 Jib operation..........................................................................................................07-38
7.19 Rooster sheave .....................................................................................................07-45
7.20 Vehicular operation................................................................................................07-47
7.21 “On tires” lifts.........................................................................................................07-50
7.22 Unusual operating conditions ................................................................................07-51
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IV RT55 Rough Terrain Crane
8 Transportation and storage..........................................................................................08-1
8.1 Transportation ...........................................................................................................08-1
8.2 Storage......................................................................................................................08-3
9 Specifications................................................................................................................09-1
9.1 Conversion tables......................................................................................................09-1
9.2 Average weight of materials ......................................................................................09-3
9.3 Torque values............................................................................................................09-5
9.4 Technical specifications.............................................................................................09-6
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RT55 Rough Terrain Crane 01 - 1
The owner of this crane must know federal, state and local rules. When your
equipment is in operation, the area must be safe for employees and non-employees.
Do not cause damage to other equipment or local structures while you operate this
crane. The rules change by location and this manual does not give that data.
ZOOMLION makes manuals for different construction and industrial equipment. It is
policy to include applicable national consensus, industry standards and safety data
with the manuals. Use these data to give applicable training to personnel who are to
operate, do the maintenance and supervise the equipment correctly and safely.
We make equipment for heavy-duty labor. Do the periodic inspections regularly
because the equipment wears. This prevents accidents, decreases downtime and
helps equipment work satisfactorily. The goal of these inspections is to find worn,
cracked, damaged parts and loose or missing fasteners before they cause a problem.
Correct training and inspection procedures are necessary to prevent injury to persons,
property damage and high maintenance costs.
Read and understand the data that comes with this crane. Help is available from the
distributors of your ZOOMLION crane and from the ZOOMLION Mobile Crane Branch
Company.
This manual contains the instructions and data on the operation, maintenance,
lubrication, and adjustments of the Rough Terrain Crane. Do not operate the crane
before you understand the data in this manual.
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