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Published 3-22-2021, Control # 702-02
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
GRT8120 OPERATOR MANUAL
Removing the Counterweight
Refer to Figure 5-91.
1.
Position crane on a firm level surface. Fully extend and
set outriggers.
2.
Place superstructure in normal travel position with
counterweight centered at rear of vehicle. Engage
turntable lock.
3.
Make sure counterweight support (1, Figure 5-92) is
securely attached at rear of carrier.
4.
Remove pin clips from lock cylinder pin (8, Figure 5-90)
on each side of superstructure.
5.
Press and release Enable button (2). Press and hold
Lock Cylinder Retract button (4) until lock cylinder pins
are completely retracted.
6.
Check area is clear around counterweight and carrier
rear deck. Press horn button (3).
7.
Press and release Enable button (2). Press and hold
Left (6) and Right (7) Counterweight Cylinder Lower
buttons until counterweight is completely lowered on
centering pins and rear deck.
8.
Remove lock pins and retaining pins from lift cylinders
and counterweight.
NOTE:
Operate left or right cylinder as needed to remove
pins.
9.
Press and release Enable button (2). Press and hold
Left (8) and Right (9) Counterweight Cylinder Lift buttons
until cylinder rods are completely retracted. Reinstall
retaining pins and lock pins.
NOTE:
Do not leave cylinder rods extended. Corrosion or
other damage may occur.
10.
Release turntable lock. Rotate superstructure 90° for
clear access to rear deck.
NOTE:
Counterweight weighs 13,245 kg (29,200 lb).
11.
Lift counterweight from carrier deck to transport vehicle.
12.
Select proper “Without Counterweight” operating code
on the RCL.
Removing the counterweight increases loading on the
front axle. Refer to the
Load Chart Manual and the
section
, page 4-12 in this manual for
details about travel with counterweight removed.
CAUTION
When raising or lowering the counterweight, make sure
that the weight remains level by using the left and right
cylinder control buttons
FIGURE 5-92
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CAUTION
To prevent machine damage, make sure that the Lock
Cylinder Pins are fully retracted and the counterweight is
hanging freely from the lifting cylinders before lowering
the counterweight
CAUTION
When lowering the counterweight, make sure that the
weight remains level to avoid crane damage.
DANGER
Travel is not permitted with removable counterweight on
carrier deck.
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