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OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
GRT880 OPERATOR MANUAL
3-62
Published 3-25-2020, Control # 643-04
Engine
Warm-up Procedures for All Temperature Ranges:
1.
After starting, allow engine to idle for 3 to 5 minutes
before operating with a load.
2.
Cold Engine Startup: After allowing engine to warm by
idling it for 3 to 5 minutes, slowly increase engine speed
to provide adequate lubrication to bearings and to allow
oil pressure to stabilize.
Transmission
Operating transmission with a sump temperature below
normal operating temperature is limited to:
•
operating in the neutral gear or
•
driving with an unloaded crane while not exceeding
1500 engine RPM and not exceeding half throttle.
Warm-up Procedures for Rough Terrain (RT) Cranes:
1.
Engage parking brake and apply service brake.
2.
Shift transmission into the highest gear and increase
engine RPM to 1500 for 15 seconds, then allow engine
RPM to return to idle.
3.
Repeat Step 2 until transmission sump reaches normal
operating temperature.
Alternate Warm-up Procedures for Rough Terrain (RT)
Cranes:
1.
Setup crane on outriggers.
2.
Engage transmission with 4-wheel drive selected (if
equipped) and allow crane to run at idle until
transmission
sump
reaches
normal
operating
temperature.
NOTE:
Warm-up operation of 4-wheel drive transmission
engaged in 2-wheel drive only could cause
transmission damage.
Hoist
Warm-up procedures are recommended at every startup and
required at ambient temperatures below 4°C (40°F).
Warm-up Procedures:
1.
Without operating the hoist function, warm the hydraulic
oil (see
2.
Once hydraulic system is warm, operate the unloaded
hoist, in both directions, at low speeds several times to
prime all hydraulic lines with warm hydraulic oil and to
circulate gear lubricant through the planetary gear sets.
Swing Drive and Turntable Bearing
Warm-up Procedures for Temperatures Above -7°C
(20°F):
1.
Setup crane on fully extended outriggers, with boom
fully retracted and near maximum lift angle with no load
applied.
2.
Rotate superstructure at a speed of less than one RPM
for at least one complete revolution in one direction, then
rotate superstructure at a speed of less than one RPM
for at least one complete revolution in opposite direction.
Warm-up Procedures for Temperatures Below -7°C
(20°F):
1.
Setup crane on fully extended outriggers, with boom
fully retracted and near maximum lift angle with no load
applied.
2.
Rotate superstructure at a speed of less than one-
half RPM for at least two complete revolutions in one
direction, then rotate superstructure at a speed of less
than one-half RPM for at least two complete revolutions
in the opposite direction.
Axles
Warm-up Procedures for Temperatures Below -35°C
(-30°F):
1.
Setup crane on outriggers.
2.
Engage transmission with 4-wheel drive selected (if
equipped) and allow crane to run at idle until
transmission sump temperature reaches normal
operating temperature.
NOTE:
Warm-up operation of 4-wheel drive transmission
engaged in 2-wheel drive only could cause
transmission damage.
Hydraulic Oil System
Operating Limits and Warm-up Procedures:
•
From 4°C to -10°C (40°F to 15°F):
Crane operation
without a load is allowed with medium engine RPM and
medium function speed (joystick position) until fluid
reaches at least 10°C (50°F). It is then recommended
that all crane functions be cycled to remove cold fluid
from all components and cylinders of the hydraulic
system. If any unusual sound comes from the crane’s
hydraulic pumps or motors, stop operation and engine
immediately and contact a Grove distributor.
•
From 10°C to 4°C (50°F to 40°F):
Crane operation with
a load is allowed with medium engine RPM and medium
function speed (joystick position) until fluid reaches at
least 10°C (50°F).
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