Manitowoc GROVE GMK 6400, Operating Manual

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Driving
5.3 Driving and turning off the truck crane
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5.3.5 Driving uphill
Starting The engine must be running.
To start moving forward , you must do the following:
– Shift into D position.
– Apply the parking brake.
– Press the accelerator.
– Release the parking brake after coupling.
If the CL warning appears when starting:
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Remove your foot from the accelerator immediately and apply the service
brake. For the subsequent procedure;
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Warning when starting
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To start moving backward , you must do the following:
– Shift into R position.
– Release the parking and service brakes.
– Apply the accelerator if you wish to accelerate.
– Do not apply the accelerator if you wish to brake with the engine.
Driving The transmission can switch between two gears for certain gradients. In
that case, either release the accelerator slightly or downshift by one gear.
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Danger of the truck crane starting to roll in an unexpected direction
Always hold the truck crane with the parking brake until the gears have
engaged when starting to move forward. If the truck crane starts rolling
before (when changing from brake pedal to accelerator), no gear will be
engaged, and you can only stop the truck crane by braking.