Manitowoc GROVE GMK5150L, Operating Manual

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Crane operation
11.5 Crane operation with main boom
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High-speed mode
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The slewing gear cannot be operated in high-speed mode.
You can switch on the high-speed mode for a higher speed.
Derricking gear
Telescoping
mechanism High-speed mode is always switched on and off for the derricking gear and
the telescoping mechanism at the same time.
To switch on briefly
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Press the button at the right on – for ( 1 ).
High-speed mode will be active until you release the button.
Continuous operation
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Press the button at the left on – for ( 2 ).
High-speed mode will be enabled until you press the button again.
The symbol ( 1 ) indicates the current status:
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When lowering the boom, high-speed mode only supports the start of the
derricking procedure from steep boom positions. It does not increase the
derricking speed.
High-speed mode is disabled for raising when performing operations with
the lattice extension.
Hoists High-speed mode is always switched on and off simultaneously for the
main hoist and the auxiliary hoist.
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Risk of accidents due to the suddenly accelerating movements
Reduce the engine speed before starting high-speed mode.
This will prevent movements becoming excessively accelerated, which
may result in the truck crane starting to sway and overturning.
– On: High-speed mode switched on
– Out: High-speed mode switched off