OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
GRT880 OPERATOR MANUAL
3-70
Published 3-25-2020, Control # 643-04
permits driving crane forward or backward in a crabbing
manner.
Four-Wheel Drive Operation
If more traction is required due to slipping or spinning
wheels, engage front axle drive as follows:
1.
Stop crane by pressing Service Brake Foot Pedal.
2.
Position Transmission Shift Lever to neutral (N) position.
3.
Position Drive Axle Selector Switch to four-wheel low.
NOTE:
If Drive Axle Selector Switch is positioned to four-
wheel low, Service Brake Foot Pedal is not
pressed, and Transmission Shift Lever is not in
neutral (N) position Four-Wheel Drive Indicator will
flash and four-wheel drive function will not engage.
4.
Select gear speed and direction of travel with Transmission
Shift Lever and Knob.
5.
Drive crane following
6.
Return Drive Axle Selector Switch to two-wheel high
position as soon as two-wheel traction will suffice and
crane motion has stopped. Service Brake Foot Pedal
must be pressed and Transmission Shift Lever must be
in Neutral (N) position to shift from four-wheel low to two-
wheel high.
Differential Lock Operation (Optional)
NOTE:
Differential lock will not operate unless Drive
Selector Switch is in four-wheel low position.
General
The purpose of the differential lock is to provide maximum
traction and control on poor road or highway surfaces. When
differential locks are actuated, the clutch collar completely
locks the differential case, gearing, and axle shafts together,
maximizing traction to both wheels of each axle. The lock
position will also protect against spinout.
When normal driving conditions exist (during periods of good
traction), differential locks should not be actuated. Axles
should be allowed to operate with differential action between
both wheels.
Follow steps below when engaging/disengaging the
differential lock function.
1.
Lock differentials by pressing and holding the Axle
Differential Control Switch in the lock position.
Disengage the function by releasing the switch.
2.
Lock/unlock differentials only when vehicle is standing
still or moving at a constant low speed with wheels not
slipping.
3.
Locked differentials cause crane’s turning radius to
increase, creating an understeer condition. Use caution,
good judgment, and drive at low speeds when operating
vehicle with locked differentials.
CAUTION
Machine Damage Hazard!
Do not tow or pull in 1st gear with Drive Axle Selector
Switch in two-wheel drive position. Severe damage to
drive train will result. Always engage four-wheel drive.
CAUTION
Possible Machine Damage!
Before shifting from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive
(or from four back to two), crane travel must be stopped.
Front-Wheel
Rear Wheel
Four-Wheel
Crabbing
FIGURE 3-28
6402-1
6402-2
CAUTION
Unexpected Operation!
When using differential lock, steering characteristics may
be affected.
Try to use four-wheel drive to gain adequate traction
before using differential lock.
Do not operate differential lock when traveling downhill; at
speeds above 16.1 km/h (10 mph); on hard, dry surfaces;
and/or during axle spin-out.
CAUTION
Possible Machine Damage!
When driving on hard, dry surfaces with differentials
locked, do not turn the wheels. Damage to drive line
components can result.
Do not lock differentials when wheels are slipping.
Damage to differentials can result.
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