Venturo HT50KX, Installation & Owner'S Manual

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SUPERCEDES
TITLE DATE
SECTION
CINCINNATI, OHIO
MFG., INC.
22174
C200
5-13-05
2-3-09A
INSTALLATION DWG
HT40KX, HT50KX, HT66KX
3. Set the vehicle parking brake and put the vehicle transmission in "park" if it is an automatic.
4. Deploy the outriggers to help stabilize the vehicle against rocking or overturning when lifting
with
the crane.
PREPARATION FOR TRAVEL
1. Return the outriggers to the stowed position. Install and secure all pins.
2. Stow the crane boom in the boom support.
3. Hook the winch line to a tie down point on the body or pedestal and apply tension.
4. Disengage the PTO pump and idle speed control.
5. Unplug the control pendant and store in a body compartment or the cab.
MAINTENANCE
The crane requires only periodic lubrication. As a standard procedure, this can be done at the
time the vehicle is serviced.
The winch planetary gearbox lube should be maintained at the level plug.
To ensure optimal winch performance, the following lube schedule and lube specifications
should be followed:
Initial Change - after 6 weeks or 10 hours of operation.
Periodic Change - on an annual basis or every 50 hours of operation.
Temp Range (°F) Winch Hydraulic Oil
120 to10 SAE 50
40 to -25 75W90
30 to -50 Conoco DN600 or equivalent
Service grease fittings and rotation gear with molybdenum-disulfide graphite-filled lithium-
based extreme pressure grease.
Grease fitting locations:
Boom pivot at rear of boom
Speed reducer (2 fittings)
Elevation cylinder tail clevis
Bottom of Swing Bearing (2 fittings)
Remove rear cover and check all hydraulic tube and hose fittings for tightness.
Check electrical connections for looseness and corrosion.