Publication No.

TC-4255-2_OM3-11E

Operation and Maintenance Manual

Operation and
Maintenance
Manual

Crane Carrier
Model TC-4255-2
TC-4255-2_OM3-11E Applicable Serial No. DC0677 ~

Operate this machine only after reading this Manual.

Keep this Manual in the cab so that it can be consulted at any time.
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Introduction

This manual describes how to properly use the machines.

This manual also describes inspection and maintenance, and measures to be taken in the case of an
emergency. Be sure to read this manual before use.
This manual is divided into three chapters; "Traveling," "Inspection and maintenance," and "Information and
data."

For operation, inspection and maintenance of the following components, read the separately attached manuals.
• Engine

Keep this manual in the cab so that it can be consulted at any time.
If this manual is lost or damaged, immediately order a new one from your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer.
When transferring this machine, transfer this manual together with the machine.
If you have any questions regarding this machine, contact your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer.

Warranty
Check the descriptions regarding the warranty policy.
The machine is warranted as specified in the warranty policy issued by TADANO.
Do not handle the machine in any way other than described in this manual. Note that the warranty of TADANO
or the engine manufacturer shall not cover any failure or accident caused by improper handling.
Do not modify this machine.
Failures or accidents caused by modification by the customer shall not be covered by the warranty.

Breaking-in of new vehicle

Do not apply excessive strain to the engine during the breaking-in period (until travel distance reaches 5,000 km)
in order to extend the life of the vehicle.
After the breaking-in period, carry out daily checkup, and routine inspection and maintenance to maintain the
vehicle performance.
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Maintenance and Inspection

If any abnormality is found in periodic maintenance or inspection, repair it immediately.
Proper maintenance and inspection ensure the safety in the operation, and also extend the machine's service
life.

Perform inspection and maintenance according to applicable laws and regulations related to inspection and
maintenance in the country of use. In addition, prepare standards for inspection to be performed periodically in
consideration of operating conditions, and perform inspection and maintenance based on these standards.

Therefore, it is required that the standards for periodic inspection and maintenance are to be defined and
implemented by the person in charge of maintenance management at each operation unit.

In Event of Failure
If a failure occurs to this machine, contact your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer and inform them of the
following items.
(1) Vehicle model
(2) VIN No.
(3) Details of the failure

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For Safety
Read all the safety precautions and understand them before operation, inspection and maintenance.
Many accidents during operation, inspection and maintenance are caused by ignoring the basic safety rules and
precautions.
Be aware that disregarding even one safety precaution may result in a serious accident involving persons and
properties around the machine.

In order to prevent accidents, predicting danger is important.

The responsible managers and operators shall recognize the potential dangers specific to the operation, and
take proper measures depending on the degree of danger.

Safety notes are described in "Safety Precautions," "Precautions for Inspection and Maintenance," and also in
each corresponding section.
It is also described on the warning labels (nameplates) on the machine.
This manual and warning labels (nameplates) use terms of "DANGER," "WARNING," "CAUTION," and
"NOTICE" to call attention in order to emphasize that they are important for safety and procedures. Meanings of
these terms are as follows.

DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.

WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
death or serious injury.

CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE
NOTICE indicates an important measure or condition for handling, and indicates that, if not
observed, there is a risk of damaging the equipment or device, or degrading performance
and function of the machine.

: Reference
Reference indicates a description of useful information or things desirable to be known.
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Indicates prohibited actions in the illustration.

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Any operation shall comply with the descriptions in this manual.

In actual operation, risks associated with the machine vary greatly depending on the conditions such as
operation method, environment at the site, and weather. Therefore, observe the safety precautions described
in this manual and on the warning labels, and also pay sufficient attention to anticipate potential risks regarding
operation to prevent accidents and damage to the machine.

Your most important duty is to secure safety for yourself and co-workers as well as persons around the machine.

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Contents

TRAVELING.......................................... 29
Introduction.............................................................. 1 Before Traveling..................................................... 31
Warranty. .............................................................. 1 Check of Traveling Configuration........................ 31
Breaking-in of new vehicle.................................... 1 Status of Traveling System. ................................ 31
Maintenance and Inspection................................. 2 Inspection before Traveling................................. 31
In Event of Failure................................................. 2
Entering of Cab...................................................... 32
For Safety. ............................................................ 3
Opening/Closing of Door. ................................... 32
Contents. .................................................................. 5 Adjustment of Seat.............................................. 34
Adjustment of Steering Wheel. ........................... 35
Name of Each Part................................................... 8
Opening/Closing of Window................................ 35
Contents with Illustration....................................... 9 Adjustment of Mirror............................................ 36
Fastening/Unfastening of Seat Belt. ................... 37
Safety Precautions................................................ 13
Sunshade............................................................ 38
Precautions before Starting Engine.................... 13
Precautions for Traveling on Roads.................... 18 Reading of Instrument Panel................................ 39
Gauges. .............................................................. 39
Warning Labels...................................................... 22
Indicator Lamp and Warning Lamp..................... 42

Start and Stop of Engine....................................... 47

Start of Engine.................................................... 48
Adjustment of Idle Speed.................................... 50
Stop of Engine. ................................................... 51

Transmission Operation. ...................................... 53

Shift Operation.................................................... 55

Brake Operation..................................................... 57
Foot Brake Operation.......................................... 60
Exhaust Brake Operation.................................... 61
Parking Brake Operation..................................... 62

Steering Operation................................................ 63

Suspension Operation.......................................... 64
Suspension Lock Operation................................ 66
Suspension Free Operation................................ 67
Suspension Down Operation.............................. 68
Suspension Leveling Operation.......................... 69

Differential Lock Operation

(Inter-wheel Differential Lock).............................. 71
Release of Differential Lock................................ 72

Cruise Control Operation...................................... 73

Setting of Cruise Control..................................... 74
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Canceling of Cruise Control................................ 76

Temporary Cancelation of the Cruise Control. ... 77

Operations of Lighting Switch and Other

Switches. ................................................................ 78
Lighting Switch.................................................... 78

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How to Use Turn Signal Lamp............................ 79 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE..... 95

Hazard Warning Lamp Switch............................ 80
Precautions for Inspection and Maintenance..... 97
Horn Switch. ....................................................... 80
Precautions for Inspection and Maintenance...... 97
How to Use Wiper............................................... 81
Inspection and Maintenance. ............................. 105
Accessories in Cab................................................ 84
About Inspection and Maintenance. ................. 105
Air Conditioner.................................................... 85
Legal Inspection................................................ 105
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 90
Under Severe Use (Severe Condition).............. 106
How to Use Other Accessories........................... 91
Conditions of Severe Use................................. 106
Operation in Cold Season..................................... 93 Periodic Replacement Parts............................. 106
Winterization....................................................... 93 Inspection and Maintenance Period (Carrier)... 107

Inspection before Traveling.................................112

Abnormalities Detected on the Previous Day or
Previous Traveling.............................................. 113
Inspection around Carrier.................................. 113
Inspection of Engine Room................................ 119
Inspection at Driver's Seat................................ 121

Greasing. .............................................................. 127

Maintenance Table............................................ 127
Greasing Chart. ................................................ 128

Engine................................................................... 130
Maintenance Table............................................ 130
Engine................................................................131
Starting and Stopping Engine........................... 133
Fuel Tank. ......................................................... 134
Water Separator................................................ 135
Engine Coolant. ................................................ 136
Radiator Fin. ..................................................... 137
Air Hose, Engine Coolant Hose........................ 137
Air Cleaner........................................................ 138
Air Intake Manifold and Hose............................ 140
Air Cleaner Suction Switch............................... 140

Transmission.........................................................141
Maintenance Table.............................................141
Transmission Oil. .............................................. 142

Clutch.................................................................... 145
Maintenance Table............................................ 145
Brake Oil. .......................................................... 146
Inspection of clutch disk wear........................... 148
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Axle and Suspension. ......................................... 149

Maintenance Table............................................ 149
Axle and Differential. .........................................151
Wheel Hub (3rd and 4th axles). ........................ 153
Differential Lock Function. ................................ 154

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Propeller Shaft.................................................. 154 INFORMATION AND DATA................. 183

Torque Rods, Suspension Cylinders and
Conversion Tables............................................... 185
Accumulators.................................................... 155
Bolt Tightening Torque. ...................................... 186
Brake System....................................................... 157
Maintenance Table............................................ 157 Major Specifications............................................ 187
Air Dryer............................................................ 158 Engine Type...................................................... 187
Brake Lining...................................................... 159 Traveling Performance...................................... 187
Air Circuit. ......................................................... 160
Oils and Greases. ................................................ 188
Breather Hole of Brake Chamber...................... 161
Oils and Greases Table. ................................... 188
Breather Hole of Parking Brake Chamber. ....... 161
Recommended Oils and Greases..................... 189
Brake Valve Silencer......................................... 161
Service Data......................................................... 191
Electrical System................................................. 162
Service Data..................................................... 191
Maintenance Table............................................ 162
Fuse.................................................................. 162

Tire and Wheel. .................................................... 164

Maintenance Table............................................ 164
Tire.................................................................... 164
Wheel Nut......................................................... 166

Air Conditioner System....................................... 167

Maintenance Table............................................ 167
Condenser. ....................................................... 167
Refrigerant Level............................................... 168
Refrigerant Piping Connection.......................... 168
Inside Air Filter.................................................. 169
Outside Air Filter............................................... 170
Periodic Replacement Parts............................. 170

Action against Emergency. .................................171

When Failure Occurs during Traveling on Road
...........................................................................171
When Stalled at Railroad Crossing....................171
When a Problem with Engine Occurs............... 172
When Overheated............................................. 172
When Fuel has Run Out..................................... 174
When Battery is Exhausted. ..............................175
When Towed......................................................176
When Vehicle cannot be Leveled
(When Suspension is Damaged)...................... 180
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Name of Each Part

"Front," "rear," "right," and "left" indicate a direction viewed from a position when an operator sits on driver's seat.

Step Step Fuel tank

Coolant reserve tank Engine (inside the cover)

Right
Air cleaner
Battery (inside the cover)
(inside the cover)

Front Rear

Left

Hydraulic oil tank

Muffler (common to crane part) Step Step

Front jack Rear outrigger

Axle (1st axle) Axle (2nd axle) Front outrigger Axle (3rd axle) Axle (4th axle)

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Air blow louver

Fuse box

Air conditioner panel P.84

Sunshade P.38

Steering wheel P.35

Instrument panel P.39

Air blow louver Storage box

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Steering wheel Air blow louvers

adjustment switch P.35
Shift lever P.53
Clutch pedal P.53
Brake pedal P.58
AM/FM radio P.84
Accelerator pedal
Seat P.34
Mirror switch P.36
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Parking brake lever P.58

Cigarette lighter P.84

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PTO hourmeter P.39

PTO switch
Alarm buzzer P.39
Suspension lock switch P.65
Suspension down switch P.65
Hazard warning lamp switch P.78 Mirror heating switch P.84
Front fog lamp switch
(option) P.78

Differential lock switch P.71

Rear fog lamp switch
Suspension leveling switch P.65
P.78
Battery main switch P.47
Lighting switch P.78

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Horn switch P.78

Cruise control lever P.58, P.73
Washer switch
/exhaust brake lever P.61
/wiper switch P.78
Turn signal lever P.78
Headlamp select switch P.78
Starter switch P.47
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Front fog lamp indicator lamp (green) (option) P.44, P.78 Engine tachometer P.39
Rear fog lamp indicator lamp
High beam indicator lamp (blue) P.44
(yellow) P.44, P.78
Turn signal indicator lamp (green) P.44, P.78 Turn signal indicator Air pressure gauge
lamp (green) (Front brake circuit)
Fuel gauge P.39 Speedometer P.39 P.44, P.78 P.39

Engine hourmeter P.39

Odometer/tripmeter P.39
Range position indicator lamp (green) Air pressure gauge
Coolant temperature Select/reset button P.39
(rear brake circuit)
gauge P.39 Range position indicator lamps (blue)
P.39
P.45, P.53

Low air pressure warning lamp (red) P.43

Battery charge warning lamp (red) P.43 Exhaust brake indicator lamp (green) P.45, P.58
Steering circuit 1 abnormality warning lamp (red) P.43 Suspension lock indicator lamp (red) P.45, P.65
Engine hydraulic pressure warning lamp (red) P.42 PTO indicator lamp (red) P.46
Engine warning lamp (red) P.42
Cruise control indicator
Engine check lamp (yellow) P.42 lamp (green) P.46, P.73

Low coolant warning lamp (red) P.42 Air cleaner warning CPU error warning lamp (red) P.44
Low engine oil warning lamp (red) P.42 lamp (yellow) P.43 Suspension leveling status
Steering circuit 2 abnormality warning lamp (red) P.43 Parking brake indicator lamp (blue) P.46, P.65
Low fuel warning lamp (yellow) P.43 warning lamp Differential lock indicator lamp (yellow)
(red) P.43, P.58 P.45, P.71 F01783-00E
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Safety Precautions

WARNING
The "Safety Precautions" describes precautions necessary to prevent accidents during
machine operations. For specific precautions, refer to the corresponding paragraphs in the
main text of this manual (white pages).
Illustrations are used to supplement the main text to show approximate locations of the
critical points. Thus, the shapes or other elements may be different from those on the
actual machines.

Precautions before Starting Engine................................. 13

Precautions for Traveling on Roads. ............................... 18

Precautions before Starting Engine

• Read This Manual

Improper operation, inspection, and

maintenance of the machine may damage the
machine and cause accidents resulting in
injury or death.
Read this manual thoroughly to understand
fully how to operate, inspect, and maintain
the machine. Do not start work until you
understand this manual.
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In addition, keep this manual in the cab so
that it can be consulted at any time.

• Follow Instructions and Warnings

This manual and warning labels (nameplates)

describe instructions and warnings necessary
for safe operations. Read and understand
them first. Neglecting the instructions and
warnings may result in an injury, or in the
worst case, a fatal accident.
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• Maintain Warning Labels (Nameplates)

The warning labels (nameplates) attached on

each part of the machine describe important
precautions for use of the machine. Always
keep the warning labels (nameplates) clean
and readable.
If any warning label is lost or damaged,
order a new one from your nearest TADANO
distributor or dealer and attach it.
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• Prepare Against Emergency

Be familiar with storage places of the first-aid

kit and fire extinguisher, and proper usage of
them against possible accidents or fire.
In addition, prepare a list of emergency
contact persons and communication methods
beforehand.

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• Wear Proper Clothing

Loose clothing allows hems or sleeves

of a jacket to be caught by protrusions or
control levers of the machine, and may cause
unexpected accidents. Wear clothing neatly.

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• Wear Protective Equipment

Wear protective equipment such as a hard

hat, safety shoes, and protective gloves for
safety when working.
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When working at an elevated place (height of

2 m or more), wear a safety belt.

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• Do not Operate Crane When You are Tired or under Influence of Alcohol

You cannot focus your attention under poor physical conditions, such as when you are tired, short
of sleep, and under influence of medication or alcohol. Do not operate the machine because these
conditions hinder judgements to avoid danger in emergencies.

• Keep Footing and Shoe Soles Clean

When oil or mud adheres to the soles of

shoes, pedals, or passage, your feet may
slip from steps or pedals, causing a fall or
improper operation.
Sufficiently wipe them off before operation
and always keep clean.
The operators and related workers should
wear slip-proof shoes.
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Do not place parts or tools in the footwell of
the operator's seat or on the passage, which will obstruct safe operations.

• Get On/Off the Machine Safely

Do not jump onto or off from the machine.

Do not get on or off while carrying something.
After the machine stops completely, get on
and off the machine with the front body facing
the machine. Always use handrails and steps
to hold your body at three or more points.
Do not use the steering wheel or shift lever to
support your body.
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• Keep Visibility in Good Condition

When window glasses, lights, or mirrors

are dirty, improper visibility impairs safe
operations.
Clean dirt off so that window glasses and
lights provide good visibility.
Adjust mirrors so that the best visibility can
be obtained from the driver's seat.

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• Never Operate Machine during Inspection

and Maintenance

If the machine is operated during inspection

and maintenance, there are risks of accidents
and damage to the machine. WARNING
When a warning tag is hung on a door or Do not operate

steering wheel, do not operate the machine

until the warning tag is removed by the
maintenance technician.
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• Make Arrangement with Related Workers

If an arrangement with related workers before

operation is neglected or insufficient, it may
cause accidents.
Before operation, make sufficient
arrangements for the following items with the
related workers, and observe the decisions.
• Create a precise operation timetable.
• Investigate the route for vehicle
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transportation.
In addition to the vehicle overall length, width, and height, consider the gross vehicle mass.
If there is any bridge on the vehicle transportation route, investigate the allowable load of the
bridge.

• Check Safety around the Machine before

Starting the Engine

Starting the engine without checking safety

around the machine may cause damage to the
machine or accidents resulting in injury or
death.
Before starting the engine, check that there
is no person or obstacle under or around the
machine.
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When starting the engine, operate the horn to
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alert people around the machine.

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• Keep Surroundings of the Engine Clean

Flammable objects such as dead leaves,

wastepaper, and oil stains near the engine
may cause a fire.
Remove them before operation.

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• Be Careful When Refueling

Fuel is highly flammable and dangerous.

Other oils and greases are also flammable
and dangerous. When handling them, pay
sufficient attention.
When refueling, observe the following
precautions.
• Stop the engine.
• Refuel the machine in a well-ventilated open
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place.
• Keep fire such as a lit cigarette away.
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Precautions for Traveling on Roads

• Inspection before Traveling

If a machine has an abnormality, traveling

without repairing it is dangerous. Inspect the
machine according to the chapter "Inspection
before Traveling" in this manual before
traveling.
If any abnormality is found, report it to the
responsible personnel and repair it before
traveling.
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• Keep Visibility in Good Condition

When the window glasses, lights, or mirrors

are dirty, improper visibility impairs safe
operation.
Clean dirt off so that the window glasses and
lights provide good visibility.
Adjust the mirrors so that the best visibility
can be obtained from the driver's seat.

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• Observe the Seating Capacity

Traveling with passengers exceeding

the seating capacity is a violation of the
applicable laws and regulations. It may cause
unexpected accidents.

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• Wear Seat Belt

Wear the seat belt for safety while traveling.

Securely wear the belt without twisting it.
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• Check around the Machine before Starting

Check that there is no person or obstacle

around the machine before starting.

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• Attention to Safe Driving

Keep a sufficient distance from the preceding vehicles, maintain a moderate speed, and apply
brakes early.
Do not drive in an aggressive manner such as overspeeding, sudden start, sudden braking or
steering.

• Assign a Traffic Controller at a Place with

Poor Visibility

Assign a traffic controller at a turning,

narrow place, a blind sight corner, and when
reversing, to prevent collisions or crashes.

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• Be Careful of Road Surface Conditions

Poor road surface conditions may cause an

unexpected accident due to slippage or loss
of steering wheel control.
When traveling on snow-covered road, frozen
road surface, rough ground, or slope, pay
particular attention to safe driving and take
safety into account.
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Before traveling, check road surface

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conditions, and fit tire chains depending on
road surface conditions.

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• Be Careful of Overhead Objects

Accidents may occur depending on the

height of overhead objects such as electric
wires. When traveling, check the major
specifications, and be careful of the overhead
clearance from the overhead objects such as
the electric wires for the trains, overpasses,
and tunnels.

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• If the Engine Stops While Traveling

If the machine travels on a slope such as

downhill with the engine stopped, air is
not supplied to the air tank, resulting in
insufficient air pressure, and the brakes stop
functioning.
If the engine stops during traveling,
immediately stop the vehicle at a safe place.

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• If the Machine Fails in a Tunnel

Immediately flash the hazard lamps and place

a triangle reflector at the rear of the machine
to inform the following vehicles of danger.
After that, take measures to tow the machine
out of the tunnel.
Do not try to repair the machine in the tunnel
as this may lead to a secondary accident.

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• Avoid Excessive Use of Foot Braking

Excessive use of the foot braking will cause

overheating of the braking system, and may
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disable the braking function.

On a long downhill, downshift the gear and
use the engine brake.

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• Park on a Level and Safe Place

Do not park on a slope, in order to avoid

danger. When parking, stop on a level place
and apply the parking brake.

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• When Unavoidably Parking on a Slope,

Set Stoppers to All Tires

When unavoidably parking on a slope, park

the machine parallel to the slope. Apply the
parking brake to prevent the machine from
running, and set stoppers to the tires.

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• Take Safety Measures against Accidents

When Parking Disabled Machine on a Road

To prevent accidents when parking on a road,

set up a flag, fencing, flashers, and triangle
reflectors so that the machine is easily
noticeable from other passing vehicles even
at night.
Additionally, park the machine in the way
so that the traffic of other vehicles and
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pedestrians are not obstructed.

• When Leaving the Machine

If the machine is left unattended with the

engine running or with the starter switch
key inserted, other people can operate the
machine. When leaving the machine, take the
following measures.
• Park on a level ground, and apply the
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parking brake.
• Stop the engine, turn the battery main switch
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to "OFF," and pull out the key from the
starter switch.
• Lock all the doors, and caps of fuel tank and hydrauliuc oil tank, etc.

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Warning Labels

The warning labels attached on the machine describe important warning items concerning safety. This section
describes locations and contents of the warning labels. Fully understand the notices described on the warning
labels, which are very important to prevent accidents.
Check that these warning labels are not soiled. If the warnings are unreadable or the pictures are not clear, clean
them.
When the warning labels are damaged or missing, replace them with new ones. Order new warning labels from
your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer.

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Label location and warnings on labels

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(1) Falling load (4 places) (8) Suspension operation

(2) Hot water (9) General operation
(3) Outriggers (4 places) (10) Attaching hook block
(4) Lock pins (4 places) (11) Hot exhaust pipe
(5) Climbing up/down (6 places) (12) Hydraulic fluid
(6) Opening/closing door (2 places) (13) Handling of ECU
(7) Radiator fan
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(1)Falling load (5)Climbing up/down

343-912-02101-0 343-912-02120-0

(2)Hot water (6)Opening/closing door

343-912-02130-1

358-001-32010-0
(3)Outriggers

(7)Radiator fan

343-912-02090-0

(4)Lock pins 343-912-02201-0

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314-916-20300-0

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(9)General operation

370-022-19270-0
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(10)Attaching hook block

358-001-31110-0

(11)Hot exhaust pipe (13)Handling of ECU

343-927-35010-1

(12)Hydraulic fluid

358-001-31030-0
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343-941-92040-0

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Before Traveling

Check of Traveling Configuration

DANGER
Never travel in configurations other than the specified traveling configuration. Otherwise,
because the distiribution of the axle load for traveling configuration is different, an
unexpected machine damage may occur. And if the outrigger beam extends accidentally, it
may cause a serious accident. Be sure to observe the traveling configuration.

Before traveling on roads, set the machine to the correct traveling configuration.

Stowing boom and jib Stowing boom to boom rest

Stowing auxiliary hook block

Stowing main hook block

Freeing suspension and leveling Stowing outriggers and fixing lock pins
F01037-00E

Status of Traveling System

Observe the instrument panel and confirm that there is no abnormality.
• All the warning lamps (red and yellow) and indicator lamps (yellow and blue) are not lit except the parking brake
warning lamp.
• "L" lights up on the range position indicator lamps.
• Both of the air pressure gauges indicate 5.5 x 100 kPa or more.
• The tachometer indicates an idling speed.
• The coolant temperature gauge indicates the area below the red zone.

F01038-000
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Inspection before Traveling

Refer to the "Inspection before Traveling" (page 112) for the inspection.

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Entering of Cab

The following items are described.

• Opening/Closing of Door
• Adjustment of Seat
• Adjustment of Steering Wheel
• Opening/Closing of Window
• Adjustment of Mirror
• Fastening/unfastening of Seat Belt
• Sunshade

Opening/Closing of Door

WARNING
• D o not travel with any of the doors open. Otherwise, a passenger may fall off the cab
during traveling.
• If any of the doors is not closed properly, it may open unexpectedly during traveling.
Securely close the doors before traveling.

Unlocking of Door from Outside of Vehicle

Insert the key, and turn it counterclockwise to unlock
and clockwise to lock the driver's door.

 o unlock the passenger’s door, the key shall

T Outer handle Key hole
be operated in the reverse direction.

Unlock

Lock

F00432-00E

Opening/Closing of Door from Outside of Vehicle

CAUTION
Do not hold the rear end of the door when closing it. Finger(s) may be pinched. Hold the
outer handle to close the door.

While pressing the key hole, pull the outer handle.

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Opening/Closing of Door from Inside of Vehicle

Set the lock knob to "Unlock" side, and pull the door
Door lever
lever to open the door.
To lock the door, close the door and push-up the lock
knob. To unlock the door, push-down the lock knob.

If you close the door from outside with the lock
knob in the "Lock" side, you cannot open the
door from outside. Before you close the door Lock knob

from outside, be sure to set the lock knob to

the "Unlock" side. Unlock
F00433-00E
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Adjustment of Seat

WARNING
• N ever adjust the seat while traveling. Otherwise, erroneous driving during adjustment
may result in an accident.
• An unsecured seat may move, and result in an accident. After seat position adjustment,
shake the seat back and forth slightly to check that it is securely fixed.

Adjust the seat to a position where the pedals can be sufficiently depressed and the steering wheel can be
easily operated when sitting on the seat.

Slide Adjustment
Headrest
Move the seat back and forth with the seat slide
adjustment handle pulled.

Tilt Adjustment

Move the front of the seat up or down with the seat

tilt adjustment lever pulled.

Adjustment of damper

The hardness of the seat suspension is adjusted in

four stages.
Raise the lever to soften the suspension, and
lower to harden. In addition, pull the lever to set the
Seat reclining
adjusted hardess of the suspension.
adjustment lever
Seat up/down lever
Seat slide adjustment handle
Height adjustment
Seat height adjustment
Seat tilt adjustment lever
lever
Pull the seat height adjustment lever and adjust the Seat damper
adjustment lever
height of the seat.
F00534-00E
Then pull up the seat positioning lever to register the
seat height at that time.
To move the seat downward quickly, pull up the
seat up/down lever; to move the seat to the original
position, push down the lever.

Reclining Adjustment

Move the backrest back and forth with the seat

reclining adjustment lever pulled.
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Headrest Adjustment

The height and angle of the headrest can be adjusted.

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Adjustment of Steering Wheel

WARNING
• N ever adjust the steering wheel while
traveling. Otherwise, erroneous driving
during adjustment may result in an
accident.
• An unsecured steering wheel may
change its position suddenly during
traveling, resulting in an accident.
Steering wheel adjustment
Check that it is securely fixed.
switch

The height and angle of the steering wheel can be

adjusted. F01039-00E

Press the lower part of the steering wheel

adjustment switch to unlock the steering wheel,
and adjust the steering wheel to a desired position.
Pressing the upper part of the steering switch locks
the steering wheel after a few seconds.

Opening/Closing of Window

Opening/Closing of Door Window

NOTICE
If a window is left open, rain water enters
the cab. If the control devices get wet, it
Window
may cause a failure. When leaving the cab, lever
be sure to close all the windows.

Hold the window lever from inside of the vehicle, and

slide it to open or close the window.

F00435-00E
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Adjustment of Mirror

WARNING
Adjust the mirrors so that good visibility of the sides, rear, and front can be obtained. An
improperly adjusted mirror may cause an accident.

The illustration below shows visibility of a road surface in a standard driving position and driving configuration.

Field of view with

Side-cross mirror rear-view mirror
Field of view with
Rear-view mirror side-cross mirror

Under mirror

Field of view with

Under mirror

Rear-view mirror

Field of view with

rear-view mirror
F00941-00E

Angle Adjustment of Rear-view Mirror

Adjust the rear-view mirror angle.

. Rotate the mirror switch by the protruding area,

Electric mirror
and select the electric mirror to be adjusted.

. Tilt the mirror switch in each direction to adjust

the electric mirror angle.
Tilt upward: Mirror moves upward.
Tilt downward: Mirror moves downward.
Tilt to the left: Mirror moves leftward.
Protrusion
Tilt to the right: Mirror moves rightward.
Tilt upward
Left side Right side
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Tilt leftward Tilt rightward

Mirror switch
Tilt downward
F00535-01E

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Fastening/Unfastening of Seat Belt

Wear the seat belt before traveling for safety.

. Check that the belt is not twisted. Securely

insert the tongue plate into the buckle until a
"click" sound is heard.

WARNING
Wear the seat belt firmly around the
hipbone. If it is off the position, the
abdomen may be strongly pressed during
Buckle Tongue plate
a collision. Insert
F00051-00E

. Adjust the seat belt so that there is no slack.

Press
. Press the button on the buckle to release.

Buckle Tongue plate

Release
F00052-00E
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Sunshade

WARNING
Pulling out the sunshade too much may obstruct the visibility during traveling, resulting in
an accident.
When traveling with the sunshade pulled out, be careful that it does not hinder the
checking of the traffic signal.

NOTICE
Do not pull the sunshade knob sideways, or pull it downward forcibly below the stopper.
The sunshade knob may come off.

Use this sunshade when the sun is dazzling.

To pull out, pull the knob straight downward.
To retract, pull the return cord.

Return cord

Sunshade

Knob
F01040-00E

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Reading of Instrument Panel

Alarm buzzer PTO hourmeter

Air pressure gauge

Fuel gauge Speedometer Indicator lamps Engine tachometer (Front brake circuit)

Coolant
temperature
gauge

Odometer/tripmeter Air pressure gauge

Engine hourmeter
Select/reset button Indicator and (Rear brake circuit)
warning lamps
F01041-00E

Gauges
Speedometer Speedometer

Indicates the traveling speed of vehicle in km/h.

Odometer (Total Travel Distance Meter)/

Select/reset
Tripmeter (Sectional Distance Meter) button

Indicates the total travel distance or sectional

distance in km. (Number at the right end indicates in
the unit of 100 m.)
Odometer/tripmeter
Press the select/reset button to switch the display. F00438-00E

Select/Reset Button

Switches the display on the odometer/tripmeter.

Pressing and holding the button for one second or
more while the tripmeter is displayed returns the
indication on the tripmeter to "0.0."
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Tachometer

NOTICE Tachometer

Drive the machine so that the pointer does

not exceed 2,300 min-1 [rpm] (maximum
allowable engine speed). If the machine
is continuously operated with the pointer
exceeding 2,300 min-1 [rpm], the engine
may be damaged. When the machine
travels on a long downhill, drive carefully
using the foot brake to reduce the vehicle
Engine hourmeter F00439-00E
speed.

Indicates engine speed per minute.

 hen the engine speed exceeds the specified

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value, engine check lamp lights up, and alarm
buzzer sounds.

Engine Hourmeter

Indicates engine operating hours.

PTO Hourmeter

Indicates PTO operating hours.

Coolant Temperature Gauge

F00536-000

NOTICE
If the pointer reaches the red zone,
the engine may be overheated. Stop
the vehicle at a safe place, and let the
engine run at idle to lower the coolant
temperature. For details, refer to "When
Overheated" (page 172).
However, if the radiator fan is not working,
F00440-000
stop the engine immediately, wait until the
engine cools down, and investigate the
cause of overheating.
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This gauge indicates temperature of engine coolant.

When the pointer stays within the white zone, the
coolant temperature is normal.

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Fuel Gauge
Indicates the remaining fuel amount.

 hen the low fuel warning lamp lights up,

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the remaining fuel amount in the fuel tank is
approx. 40 L.

Low fuel warning lamp

F00441-00E

Air Pressure Gauge (Front Brake Circuit)

Air Pressure Gauge (Rear Brake Circuit)

WARNING
Never drive the machine if the pointer
indicates the area below the red mark, low
red mark
air pressure warning lamp lights up, and
the buzzer sounds. Air pressure gauge
(Front brake circuit)
Otherwise, decreased braking force of the
foot brake and dragging of the parking
brake may cause an accident.
Stop the vehicle at a safe place, keep the
Air pressure gauge
engine running at idle, and wait for the air
(Rear brake circuit)
pressure recovery.
Wait until the pointer exceeds the red
mark, low air pressure warning lamp goes
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out, and the buzzer stops sounding. Then,
start traveling.
If the air pressure does not recover,
contact your nearest TADANO distributor
or dealer.

Indicates the air pressures of the front (1st and 2nd

axles) and rear (3rd and 4th axles) brake circuit.
If the indicator does not reach the red mark (5.5 x
100 kPa), do not travel.
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Indicator Lamp and Warning Lamp

Warning Lamp

WARNING
If any of the warning lamps lights up during traveling, immediately stop the vehicle at a safe
place, and carry out the applicable action against the failure. Never travel if the warning
lamp does not go out even after the corrective action is taken. Ohterwise, a serious
accident may occur. Contact your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer.

When the starter switch is turned "ON," all the warning lamps light up, and goes out after two seconds.

Indicator symbol Status of equipment Action

(Yellow) This lamp lights up in the following status.
• The coolant temperature is abnormally high and • Check the engine cooling system.
the pointer of the coolant temperature gauge
Engine check lamp
stays in the red zone. •C  heck the engine lubrication system.
• The hydraulic pressure of the engine oil
F00443-00E
decreases and the engine hydraulic pressure • Add the engine oil.
warning lamp is lit.
• The amount of the engine oil decreases and the
low engine oil warning lamp is lit.
When the engine statuses described above WARNING
(Red) deteriorates even worse, this engine warning lamp
Stop the engine immediately.
lights up instead of the engine check lamp. At this
Otherwise, serious damage may
time, the alarm buzzer also sounds.
Engine warning lamp occur to the engine, and the
This warning lamp also lights up when the engine
F00444-00E engine can be no longer operated.
speed exceeds the specified value.
Coolant is not sufficient. Add the coolant.
(Red)

Low coolant
warning lamp
F00445-00E

The engine oil pressure decreases. Check the engine lubrication system.
(Red)

Engine hydraulic
pressure warning lamp
F00446-00E

The engine oil amount is not sufficient. Add the engine oil.
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(Red)

Low engine oil

warning lamp
F00447-00E

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Indicator symbol Status of equipment Action

The pressure in the steering pump circuit 1 Check the steering pump circuit 1.
(Red)
decreases.
When normal, this lamp lights up when the
Steering circuit 1 engine stops, and goes out when the engine
abnormality warning lamp
starts.
F00448-00E

(Red)
The pressure in the steering pump circuit 2 and Check the steering pump circuit 2 and
emergency steering pump circuit decrease. emergency steering pump circuit.
If the traveling speed is 6 km/h or less, The emergency steering pump is
Steering circuit 2 this lamp does not light up even when an installed to the rearward of the 3rd
abnormality warning lamp
abnormality occurs. However, this lamp axle.
F00449-00E
lights up when the engine is stopped.
The emergency steering pump is available
as an optiion.
Battery charging status is abnormal. Check the charging circuit to the battery.
(Red)

Battery charge
warning lamp
F00450-00E

(Yellow) The remaining fuel in the tank is running short. Refuel the machine early.
 his lamp lights up when the remaining fuel
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amount in the tank reaches approx. 40 L.
Low fuel
warning lamp
F00451-00E

(Red)
The air pressure in the brake circuit decreases. Park the vehicle, and keep, keep the
When the parking brake is released with engine running at idle, and wait for the
this warning lamp lit, the alarm buzzer also air pressure recovery.
Low air pressure sounds. If the air pressure does not recover,
warning lamp
The air pressure gauges show whether the check the brake circuit.
F00452-00E
front or rear brake circuit is in problem.
(Yellow) The air cleaner is clogged. Clean or replace the air cleaner filter.

Air cleaner
warning lamp
F00453-00E

(Red)
This lamp lights up when the parking brake is
applied.
The warning buzzer sounds if the vehicle
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Parking brake travels with the parking brake applied.

warning lamp
F00461-00E

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Indicator symbol Status of equipment Action

(Red)
The instrument panel control system is abnormal. Contact your nearest TADANO
distributor or dealer.

CPU error
warning lamp
F00455-00E

Incicator Lamp
 hen the starter switch is turned "ON," the indicator lamps other than those for the turn signal, high
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beam, front fog lamp, rear fog lamp, and exhaust brake light up, and then go out after two seconds.

Indicator symbol Status of equipment and display contents

(Green) When the turn signal indicator is operated, the applicable arrow flashes.

Turn signal
indicator lamp
F00456-00E

This lamp lights up when the high beam headlamp turned on.
(Blue)

High beam
indicator lamp
F00457-00E

(Green) This lamp lights up while the front fog lamp (Optional) is lit.

Front fog lamp

indicator lamp
F00458-00E

(Yellow) This lamp lights up while the rear fog lamp is lit.

Rear fog lamp

indicator lamp
F00459-00E
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Indicator symbol Status of equipment and display contents

(Green) These lamps indicate the transmission range position.
H: High-speed range
(Green)
L: Low-speed range
(Blue) N: Neutral range
Range position "Neutral range" does not mean the neutral position of the shift lever
indicator lamps

NOTICE
F00460-00E

During PTO connection, or if the PTO operating procedure is not correct, the "N"
indicator lamp flashes. After the PTO connection, if the "N" indicator lamp does
not lights up, perform the PTO operation again in the correct procedure.

(Green)
This lamp lights up while the exhaust brake is operable.

Exhaust brake
indicator lamp
F00462-00E

(Yellow)
This lamp lights up when the differential lock operation is performed and differential
becomes locked (inter-wheel differential lock).

Differential lock NOTICE

indicator lamp
When traveling on rough ground such as a muddy area, travel straight ahead
F00463-00E
only at a slow speed (5 km/h or less).
When the vehicle speed reaches 5 km/h with the differential locked, the alarm
buzzer sounds. If the vehicle continues to travel in that status, a failure may
occur in the differential.

This lamp lights up when the suspension becomes locked.

(Red)

WARNING
Suspension lock Never travel with the suspension locked.
indicator lamp
When the vehicle speed reaches 5 km/h with the suspension locked, the alarm
F00464-00E
buzzer sounds. If the vehicle continues to travel in that status, the suspension
may be damaged, resulting in an accident.
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Indicator symbol Status of equipment and display contents

This lamp flashes during the vehicle leveling operation.
(Blue)
This lamp stays on when the vehicle becomes level.
This lamp goes out when the vehicle becomes level and the suspension leveling switch is
Suspension leveling released.
status indicator lamp
F00465-00E WARNING
Do not travel if the vehicle is not level (the lamp flashing).
When the vehicle speed reaches 5 km/h while the lamp is flashing, the alarm
buzzer sounds. If the vehicle continues to travel in that status, the suspension
may be damaged, resulting in an accident.

If the suspension leveling status indicator lamp stays flashing or flashes in short
intervals even when the suspension operation is performed in the specified
procedure, a failure has occurred in the suspension detection circuit. Refer to "When
Vehicle cannot be Leveld (When Suspension is Damaged)" (page 180) in the Action
against Emergency.
This lamp lights up when the PTO is connected.
(Red)

NOTICE
PTO indicator lamp
During PTO connection, or if the PTO operating procedure is not correct, the "N"
indicator lamp flashes. After the PTO connection, if the "N" indicator lamp does
F00466-00E
not lights up, perform the PTO operation again in the correct procedure.

This lamp lights up when the cruise control operation (constant-speed traveling) becomes
(Green)
operable.

Cruise control
indicator lamp
F00467-00E

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Start and Stop of Engine

WARNING
Do not stop the engine while driving. If the engine is stopped, the air supply to the brake
circuit stops and the brake will fail.

NOTICE
• If the starter switch is turned to "ON" with the engine stopped and accessories such as
the radio are used for a long time, the battery will be exhausted.
• Before leaving the cab, stop the engine, turn the battery main switch to "OFF," and then
lock the doors.

Battery main switch

Connects or disconnects
the battery to the electronic
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equipment of the carrier.

Starter switch
F01785-00E

Starter switch position Function of switch position

ACC
This is the engine stop position. ON
OFF The key can be inserted and removed in this
START
position.
While the engine is running, the key is in this OFF
ON
position.
This is the engine start position. F00123-000

START When the engine is started, release the key. The

key returns to "ON" automatically.
ACC Not available
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Start of Engine

WARNING
• Do not start the engine from outside of the vehicle. Such operation may cause an
accident. Sit on the driver's seat and start the engine.
• Do not leave the engine running for a long time in a poorly ventilated place. It may cause
carbon monoxide poisoning by exhaust gas.

NOTICE
Do not turn the battery main switch to "OFF" while the engine is running. Although the
engine does not stop, it affects electronic devices adversely.

. Before starting the engine, set the levers and switch to the following status.
• Shift lever: "Neutral"
• Parking brake lever: "PARK" side

PTO switch

Shift lever

Parking brake lever

Release

PARK

F01786-00E
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. Press the battery main switch down to the "ON" Lock knob
side.
• The battery is connected to the electronic
devices of the carrier, and the lamp on the
switch lights up.
"ON" side
Press the lock knob down to change the
switch position. Lights up when connected.
F00124-00E

. Turn the starter switch to "ON."

ACC
ON
START

OFF

F00470-000

. Fully depress the clutch pedal.

Otherwise, the engine cannot be started.

When the air pressure in the air tank is
low, the clutch pedal feels heavy.
F00128-000

. Turn the starter switch to "START." When the

engine is started, immediately release the key.
ACC
ON

NOTICE START
• Do not keep the starter motor running OFF
for 20 seconds or more. Otherwise, the
motor may burn out. If the engine does F00391-000
not start, return the starter switch to
"OFF," wait for 60 seconds or more, and
then try again.
• Check that there is no abnormality with
the color of exhaust gas, sound, and
vibration after the engine has started. If
there is any abnormality, contact your
nearest TADANO distributor or dealer.
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Adjustment of Idle Speed

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. Check that the cruise control indication lamp
has gone out.

. Tilt the cruise control lever toward "Speed-

increase (+)" side or "Speed-decrease (-)" side.
・Every time the lever is tilted, the idle speed can F00921-01E

be adjusted by 50 min-1.
However, the adjustable maximum rotation
speed is up to approx. 850 min-1.

When the engine is spotted, the changed idle

speed will be reset.
During cruise control driving (while the cruise
control indication lamp is lit), idling speed
cannot be adjusted.

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Stop of Engine

. Set the levers to the following status.

• Shift lever: "Neutral"
• Parking brake lever: "PARK" side

Shift lever

Parking brake lever

Release

PARK

F01787-00E

. Run the engine at idle for 1 to 2 minutes to cool

down the engine.

. Turn the starter switch to "OFF."

ACC
ON

START

OFF

F00133-000
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. Press the battery main switch up to the "OFF"

side. Lock knob
• Battery power is disconnected, and the lamp
on the switch goes out.
"OFF" side

Goes out
F00134-00E

. Remove the key from the starter switch.

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Transmission Operation

Shift lever
Changes the transmission
gear position.

Range position indicator lamp

Displays the H/L-range and N-range
of the transmission.

Clutch pedal

F01788-00E

Movement of the Shift Lever and Transmission Position

CAUTION
• While changing the gear, fully depress the clutch pedal.
Otherwise, operation with the partially-engaged clutch pedal may damage the
transmission.
• Before changing forward gear to reverse gear or vice versa, stop the vehicle completely.
Otherwise, the transmission may be damaged.
• When downshifting the gear, decelerate the vehicle first and downshift by one range at a
time. Otherwise, the engine may overrun, resulting in engine damage.

NOTICE
To move the vehicle backward, select the low ("L") range. Starting with the high ("H")
range, or changing the range during backward movement may damage the clutch and the
transmission.
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With the engine speed of 1,000 to 2,300 min-1, the

speed range for each shift lever position is shown H/L-range 7
5 3
below. select switch R
1
8
Reference speed range (km/h) 6 4
2
LO

LO 3 to 7 High range

1st 5 to 10
Low range

2nd 6 to 14
L
3rd 9 to 20
Low range
4th 11 to 26 F00473-00E

Reverse 3 to 7
5th 16 to 36
High range

6th 22 to 50
H
7th 30 to 69
8th 40 or more (84: Speed limiter)

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Shift Operation

Start

WARNING
If the brake is not applied on an uphill, the vehicle may move backward and collide with a
following vehicle.
When starting the vehicle on a hill, use the parking brake in addition to the foot brake.

. Check that the suspension lock indicator lamp is

not lit.
Suspension lock
indicator lamp
NOTICE
Traveling with the suspension locked may
damage the suspension. Before traveling,
(Unlit)
level the vehicle.

Refer to "Suspension Leveling Operation" (page

F00474-00E
69).

. Depress the clutch pedal.

F00128-000

. Set the H/L-range select switch to the "Low

range" side.
• "L" lights up on the range position indicator 7
3
5
H/L-range 1
lamp. R
8
selector switch LO
6
2
4

Lights up
Low range

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. Set the lever to "LO," "1st," "2nd," or "R."

. Set the parking brake to the "Release" side.

• The parking brake warning lamp goes out.
"Release" side Parking brake
warning lamp

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(Goes out)

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6. After checking the safety around the vehicle,

slowly release the clutch pedal, and depress the
accelerator pedal.
• The clutch is engaged and the vehicle starts.

7. While checking the speedometer, upshift/downshift

using the shift lever.

Upshifting:
Move the shift lever in order of LO, 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Set the H/L-range select switch to the "High range"
side.
Then, move the shift lever in order of 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Downshifting:
Move the shift lever in order of 8, 7, 6, and 5.
Set the H/L-range select switch to the "Low range"
side.
Then, move the shift lever in order of 4, 3, 2, 1, and
LO.

 switch between the high and low

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ranges takes a place when the shift lever
is moved to the neutral position.
When moving the shift lever, fully depress
the clutch pedal.
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Brake Operation

There are the following three types of brakes.

Use an appropriate brake type depending on the application.

Type of brake Operating device Status of Application

indicator lamp

Used to decelerate
Main brake Foot brake or stop the vehicle.

Brake pedal

Parking brake
warning lamp
S
E
L

Parking brake Parking brake Used to stop

or while parking the vehicle.

Lights up
Parking brake lever

Exhaust bake
indicator lamp

Used to decelerate the vehicle

Auxiliary brake Exhaust brake
or while traveling on a long
downhill, together with the foot
brake.

Cruise control lever

(also serves as exhaust brake lever) Lights up

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(3) Parking brake waning lamp (2) Exhaust brake indicator lamp
(1) Low brake air pressure
warning lamp

(4) Air pressure gauge

(front brake circuit)

(5) Air pressure gauge

(rear brake circuit)

(6) Cruise control lever

(8) Brake pedal (also serves as exhaust
brake lever)

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(7) Parking brake lever

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(1) Low Brake Air Pressure Warning Lamp (5) Air Pressure Gauge (Rear Brake
Circuit)
Indicates warning when the air pressure drops.
Indicates the air pressure in the brake circuits.
(2) Exhaust Brake Indicator Lamp
(6) Cruise Control Lever(also serves as
Indicates that exhaust brake is operable after the
exhaust brake switch is operated. Exhaust Brake Lever)

When the lever is pulled backward, the exhaust

(3) Parking Brake Waning Lamp brake becomes operable.
Lights up when the parking brake is applied.
(7) Parking Brake Lever
(4) Air Pressure Gauge (Front Brake The parking brake is applied when the lever is set to
Circuit) the "PARK" side, and released when the lever is set
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WARNING
• Do not travel the vhiecle when the air Low brake air pressure warning lamp
pressure gauge indicates below the Parking brake warning lamp
specified pressure (5.5 x 100 kPa or lower)
and the low brake air pressure warning
lamp lights up. If the parking brake is
released in this status, the buzzer sounds
for warning.
Decreased braking force of the foot brake
and dragging of the parking brake may
cause an accident.
After the air pressure reaches the specified F01792-00E

value and the warning indication goes out,

start the vehicle.
• Do not travel with the parking brake
applied. Otherwise, a fire or failure due to
overheated parking brake may occur.
• Excessive use of the foot brake may overheat the brake system and degrade braking
performance, resulting in an accident.

When traveling on a long downhill, downshift and use an engine brake. Apply the exhaust
brake together with the engine brake. When you downshift, be careful not to overrun the
engine.
• Do not coast the vehicle with the clutch disengaged or the shift lever in neutral position.
The engine brake and exhaust brake do not work and excessive strain will be applied to
the foot brake.
• Depress the brake pedal only when braking is required. Do not place your foot
unnecessarily on the brake pedal while you drive. Otherwise the brake drum can be
overheated, or the brake lining wears prematurely. And resulting lower braking power can
increase the stopping distance.
• When the vehicle is parked for a long time when the ambient temperature is extremely low
in winter, etc., the water contained in the brake lining freezes, resulting in brake failure.
Check the operation of the brake while driving slowly.
• When the low brake air pressure warning lamp lights up, or the indication of the air
pressure gauge is less than the value at the red marking, stop the vehicle at a safe place
immediately. Do not travel in this status.
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Foot Brake Operation

WARNING
If an object such an empty can is caught
under the brake pedal, brake operation
is interfered, resulting in an accident. Be
sure to remove those objects.

Depress the brake pedal with the right foot.

Apply the foot brake intermittently to decelerate the
vehicle efficiently in a short time.
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Exhaust Brake Operation

WARNING
Do not apply the exhaust brake on a slippery road or a frozen road.
If the exhaust brake is applied, the tires may slip, resulting in an accident.

The exhaust brake enhances the engine brake effect.

It is used as an auxiliary brake during traveling on a long downhill or in high speed.
During driving with the cruise control, when the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed, the exhaust brake is
applied automatically.

. Tilt the Cruise control lever lever to the "ON" Cruise control lever
side. (also serves as exhaust brake lever)

• The exhaust brake indicator lamp lights up,

and the exhaust brake is operable.
OFF

Exhaust brake ON
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. Release the accelerator pedal.

• The exhaust brake activates.

In the case below, the exhaust brake is temporarily cancelled.

• The accelerator pedal or the clutch pedal is depressed.

Release of Exhaust Brake

Return the cruise control lever to the "OFF" side.

• The exhaust brake indicator lamp goes out, and the exhaust brake is diactivated.
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Parking Brake Operation

WARNING
• When unavoidably parking on a slope, apply the parking brake and set stoppers to the
tires. If the vehicle moves while it is parking, an accident may result.
• Except in emergency situations, do not apply the parking brake while driving. The vehicle
can become unstable and it can result in an accident.

The 3rd and 4th axles are equipped with the parking brake.

. Stop the vehicle.

. Set the parking brake lever to the "PARK" side.

• The parking brake is applied, and the parking
brake warning lamp lights up.

. Set the shift lever to "Neutral. " "PARK" side

. While checking the parking brake effective,

slowly release the brake pedal.
Lights up
Knob
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Release of Parking Brake

 hen the air pressure is below the specified pressure (the low air pressure warning lamp lights up), the
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parking brake will not be completely released even if the parking brake lever is set to the release position
(the parking brake warning lamp remains lit). Wait until the air pressure reaches the specified pressure
(the low air pressure warning lamp goes out) with the parking brake applied.

. Depress the brake pedal.

. Pull the parking brake lever knob, and set the

lever to the "Release" side.
• The parking brake is released, and the parking "Release" side
brake warning lamp goes out.

Goes out
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Knob
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Steering Operation

WARNING
• During steering operation, keep any person away from the tires. Otherwise, a crushing
accident may occur.
• When the steering wheel is turned during traveling, the front of the vehicle swerves
significantly. Keep a safe clearance from the passersby, passing vehicles, and other
obstacles while traveling.

The vehicle turns in the same direction as the turn of the steering wheel.
The 1st and 2nd axles are steered.
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Suspension Operation

WARNING
During suspension operation, keep any person away from the vehicle.
Otherwise, a crushing accident may occur.

NOTICE
• Do not travel on a road with the suspension locked.
The cylinders cannot absorb the shock, resulting in damage on the suspension cylinders
or frames.
Before traveling on a road, free the suspension and level the vehicle.
• When driving within a working site with the configuration for crane operation, do not free
the suspension. The vehicle may become unstable, resulting in the overturn.
• After locking the suspension and setting up the outriggers, do not free the suspension.
The suspension may fall suddenly.

When traveling on a road, free the suspension to enhance the riding comfort and driving stability.
During crane operation and driving within a working site with the boom raised, lock the suspension to maintain
the vehicle stability.

Status of suspension
Application Outline of operation
lock indicator lamp

Suspension Vehicle leveling (*1)

free operation (if the vehicle is inclined)
Driving on a road
(*1): When the suspension is lowered during
crane operation, vehicle leveling is required Goes out
before traveling on the road.

Suspension
lock operation
Driving within
working site
For the procedure to drive the vehicle in the working site, refer to the instruction
manual of GT-600EX-1. Lights up
Level ground

Suspension
lock operation
Crane operation
(before outrigger
To increase the distance between the tires and the ground when
operation)
setting up the outriggers (Not required usually)
Lights up
Suspension Suspension down operation
lock operation (Suspension lock status)
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If the outriggers are set without locking the suspension, the tires may not be raised off the ground. To
ensure the crane stability, be sure to lock the suspension before outrigger operation.
However, when accessing to the axle or tire for the vehicle inspection and maintenance, do not lock
the suspension (with suspension freed), to prevent an accident of axle lowering, set the outriggers, and
extend the suspension cylinders fully.

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(2) Suspension down switch

(1) Suspension lock switch

(4) Suspension lock indicator lamp

(3) Suspension leveling switch

(5) Suspension leveling status indicator lamp

F01793-00E

(1) Suspension Lock Switch (3) Suspension Leveling Switch

Switches the suspension cylinder status from lock to Levels the vehicle.
free or vice versa.
However, when the carrier height is lowered using (4) Suspension Lock Indicator Lamp
the suspension down switch, additionally use the
Lights up when the suspension cylinders are locked.
suspension leveling switch to free the suspension
cylinders.
(5) Suspension Leveling Status Indicator
Lamp
(2) Suspension Down Switch
Flashes during vehicle leveling, and lights up after
Retracts the suspension cylinders to lower the
completion of vehicle leveling. After that, when the
carrier height.
suspension leveling switch is released, the indicator
The switch is used to increase the distance between
lamp goes out.
the tires and the ground when the outriggers are set
up.
When the crane is used on the level ground, the
switch is not necessary to use.
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Suspension Lock Operation

NOTICE
Traveling with the suspension locked may damage the suspension. Before traveling, free
the locked suspension.

When setting the outriggers, to prevent the axle from lowering, it is necessary to lock the suspension before
outrigger operation. In addition, to increase the distance between the tires and ground, it is possible to retract
the suspension cylinders by lowering the carrier height before outrigger operation. (Not required usually)

Press the "Lock" side of the suspension lock switch.

• The suspension lock indicator lamp lights up, and
the suspension cylinders are locked.

"Lock" side

Lights up

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Suspension Free Operation

WARNING
Do not perform the suspension operation while traveling. The vehicle becomes unstable,
resulting in an accident.
Operate the suspension while the vehicle is stationary.

Free the suspension cylinders, and move the suspension.

Perform the operation before traveling the vehicle.

. Stop the vehicle on a level and flat ground, and

set the vehicle to the following status.
• Set the vehicle to the traveling configuration.
• Apply the parking brake.

Traveling configuration
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. Press the "Free" side of the suspension lock

switch for 1 second or more.
• The suspension is freed.
• The suspension lock indicator lamp goes out.

 he suspension lock switch returns to the

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neutral position when it is released. "Free" side
Goes out

F00524-00E

Now the vehicle is ready for traveling.

When the suspension has been lowered, the vehicle must be leveled.
Refer to "Suspension Leveling Operation" (page 69).
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Suspension Down Operation

The following describes how to lock the suspension to increase the distance between the tires and ground when
the outriggers are set up.

. Press the "Lock" side of the suspension lock

switch.
• The suspension lock indicator lamp lights up.
• The suspension cylinders are locked.
"Lock" side

Lights up

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. While the "Down" side of the suspension down

switch is being pressed, the carrier height is
lowered.
• The suspension lock indicator lamp remains
lit. "Down" side

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Suspension Leveling Operation

Because of the hydraulic suspension system mechanism, the vehicle may be inclined when parked for a long
time or the temperature of the hydraulic oil is changed.
Stop the vehicle on a level and flat ground, and level the vehicle before start traveling. (On an inclined or uneven
ground, it is impossible to level the vehicle.)
If the vehicle is inclined before traveling, level the vehicle.

. Check that the suspension lock indicator lamp is

not lit.

Goes out
F00539-00E

. Press the suspension leveling switch for 1

second or more.
• The suspension leveling system activates,
Flashing
and the suspension leveling status indicator
lamp starts flashing.

. Press and hold the suspension leveling switch

until the suspension leveling status indicator
lamp changes from flashing to staying lit. Lights up

 hen the vehicle leveling is completed,

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Suspension leveling
the suspension leveling status indicator
status indicator lamp
lamp lights up.
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If the flashing of the lamp does not
change to "staying on," the vehicle is not
level due to electrical failure of the
suspension. Refer to "Action against
Emergency" (page 171) for instructions.
If it takes a long time to complete the
vehicle leveling, increase the engine
speed.
When normal, the flashing intervals are
approx. 0.8 seconds. If the flashing
intervals are approx. 0.4 seconds, it
means an electrical failure has occurred to
the suspension. Refer to " Action against
Emergency " (page 171) for instructions.

. Release the suspension leveling switch.

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• The suspension leveling status indicator lamp

goes out.

Goes out
. Visually check that the vehicle is level. F00541-00E

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When the Suspension is Lowered

. Stop the vehicle on a level and flat ground, and

set the vehicle to the following status.
• Set the vehicle to the traveling configuration.
• Apply the parking brake.

Traveling configuration
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. Check that the suspension lock indicator lamp is

lit.

. Set the suspension lock switch to the "Neutral"

position.

 he suspension lock indicator lamp

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remains lit. "Lock" side
"Neutral"

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. Press the suspension leveling switch for

1 second or more.
• The suspension leveling system activates,
Flashing
and the suspension leveling status indicator
lamp starts flashing.
• The suspension lock indicator lamp goes out.

. Press and hold the suspension leveling switch

until the suspension leveling status indicator Lights up
lamp changes from flashing to staying lit.

Suspension leveling
 hen the vehicle leveling is completed,
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status indicator lamp
the suspension leveling status indicator
lamp lights up.
If it takes a long time to complete the Goes out
vehicle leveling, increase the engine
speed. Suspension lock indicator lamp
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6.
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Release the suspension leveling switch.

• The suspension leveling status indicator lamp
goes out.

Goes out
7. Visually check that the vehicle is level. F00541-00E

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Differential Lock Operation (Inter-wheel Differential Lock)

NOTICE
• When you travel on a paved road, never use differential lock. Otherwise, it will cause
premature wear of the tires and damage to the drive system.
Travel straight ahead at a slow speed (less than 5 km/h). When the vehicle speed exceeds
5 km/h, the alarm buzzer sounds.
• Before performing the differential lock operation, stop the vehicle completely.
Otherwise, the drive system is damaged.

This operation assists traveling on a slippy area and getting out of a rough ground such as a muddy area.

Differential lock switch

Differential lock indicator lamp F01794-00E

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. Stop the vehicle with the tires facing straight

ahead.

F00493-000

. Press the "Differential lock" side of the

differential lock switch.
Differential lock indicator lamp
• When the 3rd- and 4th-axle differential gears
are locked, the differential lock indicator lamp
lights up.

 hen the differential lock indicator

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lamp does not light up, move the vehicle
Lights up
forward or backward slowly, and then try
again. F00494-00E

The differential is locked only when the

switch is pressed.

Release of Differential Lock

. Stop the vehicle.

. Release the differential lock switch.

• When the 3rd- and 4th-axle differential lock
Differential lock indicator lamp
is released, the differential lock indicator lamp
goes out.

 hen the differential lock indicator

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lamp does not go out, move the vehicle
forward or backward slowly, and press Goes out
Release
and release the differential lock switch
repeatedly. F00495-00E
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Cruise Control Operation

WARNING
• Do not use the cruise control system on a road with poor visibility, heavy traffic, steep
downward slope, or tight curve expected. Otherwise, a serious traffic accident may occur.
• Do not use the cruise control system on a snow-covered or frozen road. The tires slip and
may cause an accident.
• When the cruise control system is not used, cancel the system. Otherwise, an improper
operation occurs and may cause an accident.

You can travel at the set speed without operating the accelerator pedal.
A designed vehicle speed can be set when the vehicle speed exceeds approx. 40 km/h.

 n an uphill, the actual vehicle speed may not reach the set speed because of the limit of the engine
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performance.
On a downhill, the vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when the engine brake force is exceeded.
(When the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed, the exhaust brake is applied automatically.)
 uring the cruise control driving, the idling speed cannot be adjusted.
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If idling speed adjustment is required, cancel the cruise control.

Cruise control lever

Cruise control indication lamp

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Cancel
Cruise control lever
(also serve as exhaust Automatic cruise switch
Resume/speed-
brake lever)
increase
Setting/speed-
decrease
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Exhaust brake

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Setting of Cruise Control

. Accelerate the vehicle to approximately 40 km/h

or more.

. Press in the knob at the top end of the cruise

control lever.
Cruise control lever
• The cruise control indicator lamp lights up.
• The cruise control is ready for operation now.

Lights up

F00497-00E

. When a desired speed (approximately 40 km/h Cancel

Automatic cruise
or more) is reached, tilt the cruise control lever Cruise control lever switch
Resume/speed-
to the "Setting/speed-decrease (-)" side once. increase
• The present speed is set. Setting/speed-
decrease
• When released, the lever returns to the
original position.

 he vehicle can be accelerated when the

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accelerator pedal is depressed even after Exhaust brake
the cruise control has been set. When the F00924-00E

accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle

gradually returns to the set speed and
maintains the speed.

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Change of Set Speed during Cruise Control Traveling

During cruise control traveling, the set speed can be

automatically changed.

Each time the cruise control lever is tilted, the set

speed increases or decreases. Cancel Automatic cruise
Cruise control lever
• "Speed-increase(+)" side switch
.............. Accelerates by approximately 2 km/h. Resume/speed-
increase
• "Speed-decrease(-)" side Setting/speed-
.............. Decelerates by approximately 2 km/h. decrease

 hen the lever is released, it returns to the

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original position.
To increase or decrease the speed by 2 km/h Exhaust brake
or more, tilt the lever repeatedly or keep the F00925-00E

lever tilted. Then, the speed increases or

decreases as follows.
2 km/h → 4 km/h → 6 km/h ……

 hen the set speed is to be changed

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(increased/decreased) by 2 km/h or more, the Cruise control lever switch
Resume/speed-
following method is also available in addition to increase
the method above. Setting/speed-
decrease
After increasing or decreasing the vehicle
speed to a desired speed with the accelerator
pedal or brake pedal, tilt the lever to the "(-)"
side.
• The vehicle speed when the lever is tilted is Exhaust brake

set. F00926-00E
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Acceleration Deceleration

Depress the
Depress the brake
accelerator pedal for
pedal for deceleration.
acceleration.
(The cruise control is still (The cruise control is
active.) canceled temporarily.)
↓ ↓
While depressing the
accelerator pedal to
Tilt the lever to the "(-)"
keep the vehicle speed
side.
constant, tilt the lever
to the "(-)" side.
↓ ↓
The vehicle speed The vehicle speed
when the lever is tilted when the lever is tilted
is set. is set.

Temporary acceleration

Depress the accelerator pedal to increase speed.

Release the accelerator pedal to return to the set speed.

Canceling of Cruise Control

Tilt the cruise control lever to the "(0)" side once. Cancel Automatic cruise
• The cruise control is canceled, and the cruise Cruise control lever switch
control indicator lamp goes out. Resume/speed-
increase
Setting/speed-
decrease
The cruise control can be canceled also by turning
the starter switch to "OFF."

Exhaust brake
F00927-00E
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Temporary Cancelation of the Cruise Control

When the following operation is performed, the Cancel Automatic cruise
cruise control is temporarily canceled. However, the Cruise control lever switch
set speed is still valid and cruise control indication Resume/speed-
increase
lamp does not go out (temporary cancelation status). Setting/speed-
• When the brake pedal is depressed decrease

• When the clutch pedal is depressed

• When the vehicle speed has dropped to 40 km/h or
less.
Exhaust brake
Resume of cruise control from the F00928-00E

temporary cancelation status.

In temporary cancelation status, tilt the cruise control

lever to "Resume (+)" side. The vehicle travels with
the speed set before the temporary cancelation.
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Operations of Lighting Switch and Other Switches

Front fog lamp indicator lamp (Optional)

High beam indicator lamp Rear fog lamp indicator lamp
Turn signal indicator lamp Turn signal indicator lamp

Hazard warning lamp switch Front fog lamp

switch (Optional)

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Rear fog lamp

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Horn switch switch

Lighting switch
Washer switch
/wiper switch

Turn signal lever

Headlamp select switch

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Lighting Switch

Can be used while the starter switch is "ON."

The clearance lamps light up. The headlamps (low beam) and
When the switch is turned to the positions shown in the clearance lamps light up.
the figure, the clearance lamps and the headlamps
light up.

Goes out

F00202-00E
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Switching to High Beam Headlamps

When the headlamps are set to the low beam,
operate the headlamp select switch downward.
• The high beam symbol lights up.

INT

Lights up

F00203-00E

Flashing of Headlamps
When the headlamps are set to the low beam,
operate the headlamp select switch rearward.
• The high beam indicator lamp lights up.
• When the switch is released, it returns to the
original position. INT

Lights up

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How to Use Turn Signal Lamp

Can be used while the starter switch is "ON."

When the turn signal lever is operated rightward or R
leftward, the turn signal lamp flashes.
• The turn signal indicator lamp flashes.
L INT

 he switch automatically returns when the

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steering wheel is returned. If the switch does
not return, return it by hand.
Flashes
 or lane changing, etc., the turn signal lamps
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operate while the switch is pressed lightly.
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 hen a bulb of the turn signal lamps burned

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out or a bulb with wrong capacity (wattage) is
used, flashing frequency changes.

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Hazard Warning Lamp Switch

Can be used while the battery main switch is "ON."
When unavoidably parking on a road because of a failure or other reasons, use this switch to alert the following
vehicles.

. When the "ON" side of the hazard warning lamp

switch is pressed, all the turn signal lamps flash.
• The lamp on the switch and the turn signal
indicator lamp flash.
"OFF" side
 o not use for a long time when the
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engine is stopped, or the battery may be "ON" side
exhausted. Flashes

Flashes
F01043-00E

. When the "OFF" side of the switch is pressed,

the lamp goes out.

Horn Switch

Can be used while the starter switch is "ON."

When the horn switch is pressed, the horn sounds. Horn switch

INT

F00207-00E
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How to Use Wiper

Can be used while the starter switch is "ON."

When the wiper switch knob is turned, the wiper High-speed
II operation
operates. Low-speed
I
• During intermittent operation, the wiper operates operation

approximately every five seconds. Intermittent

INT operation
0 Stop
If the wiper is operated when the windshield INT
is dry, the windshield will be scratched. Spray
Knob
washer fluid before operating the wiper.
 hen the windshield is frozen or the wiper has
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not been used for a long time, check that the

wiper blade does not stick to the windshield.
If the wiper is operated with the blade stuck
to the windshield, the wiper blade will be
damaged.

Spraying of Washer Fluid

NOTICE
In cold season, wait until the windshield
surface sufficiently warms up, and then
use the washer system. Washer fluid
freezes on the windshield, and reduces
visibility.
INT

Knob
Slide the washer switch knob toward the steering
column.
F00209-00E
• Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield.

If the washer fluid does not come out, do not

keep sliding the knob. Otherwise, the washer
fluid pump will be damaged.
Check for the washer fluid amount and
clogging of the washer nozzle.
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Adding of Washer Fluid

. Pull down the lever at the lower left of the

Cover
Lever
driver's seat.
• The cover located above the front bumper
opens.

CAUTION
Secure the cover so that the cover does
not drop.
Otherwise, the head may be caught, Washer fluid tank
F00500-00E
resulting in an injury.

. Turn the washer fluid tank frontward of the

vehicle, and replenish washer fluid.

Front Fog Lamp Switch (Optional)

NOTICE
The front fog lamps are used to alert
following vehicles of the existence of Front fog lamp
vehicle when the visibility is poor. Do not
"OFF" side
use the front fog lamps unless in poor
visibility because the lamps may disturb
the following vehicles. "ON" side
Lights up
Can be used while the head lamps are lit. Front fog lamps
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• "ON" side.......The front fog lamp lights up.

• "OFF" side.....The front fog lamp goes out.
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Rear Fog Lamp Switch

NOTICE
The rear fog lamps light up in red and
alert following vehicles of the existence
of vehicle when the visibility is poor. Lights up
"OFF" side
Do not use the rear fog lamps unless in
poor visibility because it may disturb the
following vehicles. "ON" side
Lights up
Can be used while the headlamps are lit.
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• "ON" side.......The rear fog lamp lights up.

• "OFF" side.....The rear fog lamp goes out.

Backup Buzzer

When the shift lever is set to "R," an alarm sounds to alert the surrounding to the reverse movement of the
vehicle.
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Accessories in Cab

CAUTION
Be sure to operate the accessories in the cab carefully while traveling, not to impair safe
driving.

Cab lamp

Air conditioner panel

Mirror heating switch

Air blow louver

SEL

MU
T

Air blow louvers

AM/FM radio
SE
L

Cigarette lighter

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Air Conditioner

NOTICE
Obey the precautions below to prevent a failure of the air conditioner.
• Use the air conditioner with the engine running. Before you stop the engine, set the power
switch of the air conditioner to "OFF".
• Do not put obstacles in front of the air vent louver that disturb air flow.

Dehumidifying/Cooling Operation

Cooling operation lowers temperature and humidity. The temperature is suitable when it is lower than
the ambient temperature by 5 °C to 8 °C. Do not turn the temperature level down excessively, and do not
expose yourself to cool air for a long time. Set the suitable temperature level.
Dehumidifying operation makes inside of the cab dry.

. Start the engine.

. Push the power switch.

Air conditioner switch
• The power of the air conditioner is turned on
and the indication of LCD appears.
DEF COOL HOT
R/F

. If the air conditioner switch is not on, turn it on.

MODE A/C
• The dehumidifying/cooling function activates,
O N
and the snow-shaped sign appears. OFF

When the ambient temperature drops Snow-shaped sign Power switch

near to 0 °C, the dehumidifying/cooling F01798-00E

function does not operate.

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. Adjust the air flow volume, temperature, etc. Sign of air temperature Sign of air supply selection
• Air flow volume: Air circulation inside cab
Cool Hot
Push the air flow switches to adjust.
Four levels are available. Outside-cab air supply

• Inside/outside air selector: Sign of air blowing direction

Sign of air flow
Each time you push the inside/outside air volume
Face
selector switch, the mode changes between Max.
the air circulation inside cab and the outside- Face and foot
cab air supply.
Foot
Min.

Use the air circulation inside cab only

temporally to lower the temperature DEF R/F
COOL HOT
quickly or prevent dust intrusion when the
MODE A/C
machine travels through a tunnel or other
O N
situations. OFF

If the air circulation inside cab is selected

Air outlet changeover switch Air flow switches
while the air conditioner is deactivated, the
Inside/outside air
window glass can be fogged easily. Temperature control switches selector switch

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• Temperature:
Push the temperature control switches.
Eight levels are available.
• Air direction:
Push the air outlet changeover switch.

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Heating Operation

. Start the engine.

. Push the power switch. Air conditioner switch

• The power of the air conditioner is turned on
and the indication on the LCD panel appears.
DEF COOL HOT
R/F

. If the air conditioner switch is on, turn it off. MODE A/C

O N

.
OFF
Adjust the air flow volume, temperature, etc.,
similarly to the dehumidifying/cooling operation.
Power switch
NOTICE F01800-00E

In extremely cold regions, do not use air

circulation inside cab.
Once the window glass gets fogged, it can
stay for long even after the outside-cab air
supply is selected.

Use the air circulation inside cab only

temporally to raise the temperature
quickly or prevent dust intrusion when the
machine travels through a tunnel or other
situations.
If the air circulation inside cab is selected
while the air conditioner is deactivated, the
window glass can be fogged easily.
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Operating Defroster

. Start the engine.

. Push the power switch.

Air conditioner switch
• The power of the air conditioner is turned on
and the indication on the LCD panel appears.
DEF COOL HOT
R/F

. Set the air conditioner switch to "ON".

MODE A/C
• The dehumidifying/cooling function activates,
O N
and the snow-shaped sign appears. OFF

When the ambient temperature drops Snow-shaped sign Power switch

near to 0 °C, the dehumidifying/cooling F01798-00E

function does not operate.

. Push the defroster switch.

• The air vent changes to the defroster mode, Defroster switch Sign of defrosting
and the sign of defrosting is shown.

When you push the air outlet changeover DEF R/F

COOL HOT
switch, the previous air vent mode is A/C
MODE
activated.
O N
OFF

. With the same procedure as the dehumidifying/

cooling operation, adjust air flow volume and Air outlet changeover switch F01801-00E

temperature.

6. Push the inside/outside air selector switch to

select the outside-cab air supply.

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Errors Shown on the Liquid Crystal Display

If any of the indications below is shown on the liquid crystal display, an open/short circuit in the wiring of the
sensor or motor actuator is the likely cause. Contact your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer for repair.

Error display Flashes

Faulty communication between

Error location
the control panel and amplifier
Error display No signs
Error location Faulty amplifier Error display Flashes
Error location Air mix damper M/A

Error display Flashes

DEF COOL HOT
R/F
Inside/outside air
Error location
MODE A/C selector M/A

O N Error display Flashes

OFF
Evaporator sensor
Error location and its input circuit
Error display Flashes

Error location Air outlet changeover

M/A
F01802-00E
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AM/FM Radio

(1) (10) (13) (16) (17) (5) (11)

(2)
(9)

(6) (7) (14) (15) (4) (12) (8) (3)

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(1) Power switch button

(2) SD card slot
(3) USB slot
(4) Display window
(5) Band control button
(6) Tone effect selection button
(7) Mute button
(8) Time display button
Press shortly to display time, press for 3 seconds and use buttons "▼" and "▲" to adjust time.
(9) Volume button
Clockwise rotation makes increase in the volume/tone effect
Counterclockwise rotation makes decrease in the volume/tone effect
(10) Selection among radio/SD/USB
(11) Lower frequency scanning (Radio)/Previous (SD/USB play)
(12) Higher frequency scanning (Radio)/Next (SD/USB play)
(13) Preset button 1 (radio)/Pause (SD/USB play)
(14) Preset button 2 (radio)/Browse for 10 seconds (SD/USB play)
(15) Preset button 3 (radio)/Go to previous folder (SD/USB play)
(16) Preset button 4 (radio)/Shuffle (SD/USB play)
(17) Preset button 5 (radio)/Repeat (SD/USB play)
(18) Preset button 6 (radio)/Go to next folder (SD/USB play)
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How to Use Other Accessories

Cab Lamp
• "OFF" side.................... Goes out regardless of
opening/closing of doors.
• "DOOR" side . ............... Lights up when a door
is opened, and goes out
when closed.
• "ON" side...................... Stays lit regardless of
opening/closing of doors.

OFF
ON (lit)
DOOR (linked with door)
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Mirror Heating Switch

NOTICE
As soon as the mirrors are defogged, turn
off the switch to prevent overheating.
"OFF" side
Switches the mirror heater on or off.
The heater should be used when the mirrors are "ON" side
frosted or fogged in winter or due to rainy weather.
Lights up
The mirrors on the right and left sides are heated.

F00249-00E
• "ON" side................. The heater operates.
• "OFF" side............... The heater stops.
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Cigarette Lighter

CAUTION
Do not touch metallic part of the cigarette
lighter. You may suffer burns.

When the cigarette lighter is pressed in, it returns to

the original position after a few seconds.

 o prevent a failure in the electrical system,

T
observe the following.
G22014-000
• Do not keep the cigarette lighter pressed in
by hand.
• If the cigarette lighter does not return in 15
to 20 seconds after the cigarette lighter is
pressed in by hand, pull it out by hand.
• The rated capacity when the cigarette lighter
is used as power source is 24 V DC and
10 A. Do not exceed the rated capacity.

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Operation in Cold Season

Winterization
When changing the engine oil, fuel, or coolant depending on the ambient temperature, refer to "INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE" (page 95).

Engine Oil

Use oil approved by engine manufacturers with viscosity suitable for the ambient temperature.

Fuel

When the ambient temperature drops, fuel may freeze and prevent the engine from starting. Use a fuel with
performance suitable to the ambient temperature.

Coolant

Use an engine coolant approved by the engine manufacturer with the concentration of 50%.

Washer Fluid

Use the washer fluid for winter season.

Battery

When the ambient temperature drops, performance of the battery degrades and may not be able to start the
engine. Check the level and specific gravity of the battery electrolyte, and add distilled water or charge the
battery if necessary.

Tire Chain

WARNING
Failure to observe the following warning may damage the vehicle structures such as brake
piping, and cause an accident.
• When fitting tire chains, inspect inside of fenders to check that the chains do not interfere
with the adjacent components such as brake hoses in fender during traveling.
• If there is any abnormal sound during traveling, immediately stop the vehicle and inspect.
If the tire chains are cut off or removed, they may hit persons around the vehicle and
injure them.

NOTICE
Do not fit tire chains to the tires on the 3rd-or 4th-axle only. Otherwise, the drive system
may be damaged.
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When fitting tire chains, pay attention to the following

• Fit tire chains to all the tires on the 3rd- and 4th-axles.

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INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE
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96
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Precautions for Inspection and Maintenance

WARNING
"Precautions for Inspection and Maintenance" describes the precautions to prevent an
accident during inspection and maintenance of the machine. For specific precautions, refer
to the corresponding paragraphs in the main text of this manual (white pages).
Illustrations are used to supplement the precautions. These illustrations show approximate
location of the points, and the shapes, etc. may be different from those on the actual
machines.

Precautions for Inspection and Maintenance

• Perform Inspection and Maintenance on a

Level Ground

If the machine is parked on a slope, the

machine cannot be inspected correctly.
Moreover, it may move by its own weight and
cause a crushing accident.
When inspecting and maintaining the
machine, park the machine on a level and firm
ground, apply the parking brake, and set the
stoppers to the tires.
F01002-00E

• Set Stoppers to Tires

If the parking brake is not securely applied,

or the stoppers are not set to the tires, the
vehicle may start moving, and cause an
unexpected accident.
Securely apply the parking brake, set the shift
lever "Neutral," and set the stoppers to the
tires.

F01003-000

•P
 ay Attention to Ventilation

If an work is conducted indoors or in a poorly

ventilated place, you may suffer from gas
poisoning. Pay attention to the handling of
fuel, washing oils, and paints. Particularly, a
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proper ventilation is required when the engine

is started indoors. Extend the exhaust pipe to
outdoors, and open doors and windows of the
place to allow the sufficient fresh air to enter.
F01004-00E
Install a ventilator if necessary.

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• Stop Engine for Inspection and Maintenance

If you touch or get near to the rotating part

while the engine is running, your hands
and clothing may be caught, resulting in an
unexpected injury. Before inspecting the
machine, stop the engine.

F00255-00E

• Keep Away from Moving Parts

If the machine is unexpectedly operated,

or if you touch the moving parts, you may
be pinched or caught by the machine. It is
extremely dangerous.
If operating the machine for inspection and
maintenance is unavoidable, keep away from
movable parts such as the boom, boom
elevating cylinder, winch, fan, fan belt, and
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propeller shaft. In addition, allow no one to
gain access to them.
When you have to operate near a movable part, exercise sufficient care so that your hands and
clothing do not touch the movable parts.

• Wash the Machine before Performing

Inspection and Maintenance

If the machine is soiled, it is difficult to

locate a failure, and dirt easily enters the
machine during inspection and maintenance.
In addition, there are risks that dust or mud
may get into your eyes, or your feet may slip,
resulting in an injury.
Before inspection and maintenance, wash the
machine.
F01005-000

• Precautions for Washing the Machine

If water is splashed on the area where high-

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pressure washing is prohibited, it may cause

a short-circuit, resulting in a failure. Do not
splash water on the area where high-pressure
washing is prohibited.

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• Keep the Work Site Tidy and Clean

Inspection and maintenance in a disorderly

work site poses a risk of injury and falling
accidents.
Put away objects which may hinder the work.

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• Indication of Being Under Inspection and

Maintenance

If an unauthorized person carelessly

starts the engine during inspection and
maintenance, there is a risk of damage to the
machine, physical injury, or death.
WARNING
Hang a warning tag on the door and/or the Do not operate

steering wheel to notify the others that the

machine is being inspected and maintained.
Additionally, place tags around the machine to
F00015-00E
keep the unauthorized people away from the
inspection and maintenance site.

• Lock Inspection Covers

If the inspection covers are left open, the

covers may close suddenly by gusts of wind,
and you may be pinched and injured.
After opening the inspection cover, inspection
door, cab door, etc., be sure to lock them.

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• Watch Your Head and Step

If your attention is distracted, or if you walk

on an unstable area, you may hit your head
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against the things such as the overhead hook

block, boom, or jib, or your feet may slip, and
resulting in a falling accident.

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• Precautions for Inspection and Maintenance

Operation at a High Place

Inspection and maintenance operation at a

high place pose a risk of a falling accident.
Use a platform in order to prevent a falling
accident when performing operation at a high
place.

F01009-00E

• Precautions for Inspection and Maintenance

Operation under the Machine

When extending the jack cylinders and

performing operation under the machine, put
props or wood blocks under the outriggers
to support the machine securely and prevent
the machine from lowering even if the jack
cylinders retract. Also, in order to bring
down the axles to the lower end, make the
suspensions free before extending the jacks.
F01010-000
When the machine is not securely support,
never work under the machine. If the machine lowers, a crushing accident may result.

• Start Operation after Temperature Drop

Do not touch hot components such as

exhaust pipes and radiator immediately after
the engine is stopped. You may suffer burns.
Start operation after each component is
cooled.

F00264-00E

• Keep Surroundings of the Engine Clean

Check that rags, gloves, or tools are not left

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in the engine room. Flammable objects such

as pieces of cloth may cause fire. In addition,
tools may jump up/down under vibration, and
may damage the components.

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• Do not Drop Tools and Parts

When inspecting with the inspection cover

opened, pay attention not to drop objects into
it. Dropped objects may cause damage or
malfunctions of the machine. Always check
that nothing is dropped after inspection and
maintenance.

F00265-00E

• Watch Out for High-pressure Oil

Directly touching high-pressure fuel or

hydraulic oil may result in a serious injury.
Pay attention to the following.
• Release the internal pressure before
removing the piping.
• Wear protective glasses and protective
gloves, and use cardboard or wood pieces to
check leakage. Checking with bare hands is
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dangerous.
• If oil gets into your eyes or mouth accidentally, immediately seek medical attention.

• Watch Out for Dust

Do not inhale the dust generated during

operation.
Wear a dust mask during operation.
When performing the inspection and
maintenance for the brakes and lining, remove
dust with a vacuum cleaner at first. Do not use
compressed air, which will disperse dust in
the air.
F00267-00E

• Never Weld to Machine Body

Welding work (electric welding) to the

machine body may damage the electrical
and electronic equipment. Never weld to the
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machine body.
When performing welding work (electric
welding) is unavoidable, request your nearest
TADANO distributor or dealer.

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• Prevention of Fire

Flammable dangerous objects such as fuels

and batteries are handled during inspection
and maintenance operation. Observe the
following in order to prevent a fire.
• Use nonflammable cleaning liquid to clean
parts.
• Keep oils and greases away from the fire for
storage.
F00269-00E
• Extinguish flames (including cigarettes).
• Prepare fire prevention equipment such as fire extinguishers.
• Use explosion-proof illuminating equipment when inspecting fuel, oil, and battery electrolyte.
• Particularly for grinder work or welding work, keep the dangerous objects away and watch out for
fire.

• Illumination

If operation is performed under insufficient

illumination, injury may result. Prepare
sufficient illumination before operation.
Never use a match, cigarette lighter, or other
open flame for illumination purposes. There
is a risk that they may cause a fire, or the gas
from the battery may be ignited and explode.
Use explosion-proof illuminating equipment
F00270-00E
when inspecting fuel or battery electrolytes.

• Remove Battery Cable for Inspection and

Maintenance of Electrical System
(+) (-)
Remove the negative side first.
If inspection and maintenance of the electrical
system are performed with battery cables
connected, the wiring may be short-circuited,
which damages the electrical and electronic
equipment.
When performing inspection and maintenance
of the electrical system, remove the battery
cable on the negative terminal side (ground
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side) before operation.

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• Use Genuine Parts

Use of non-genuine parts may pose a risk to

the safety and function.
When replacing parts such as a filter, use
designated genuine parts. Genuine
Genuine
Filter
Filter

F00272-00E

• Use Designated Oil and Grease

Equipment may be adversely affected if oil

or grease of brand and grade other than
designated are used, or oil and grease of
App
different brands are mixed. ne rove
nui Oil d
Ge il
When replenishing and replacing oil or O
grease, use the designated oil and grease
only. When replacing oil or grease with a
different brand, replace the whole quantity.
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• Replace Periodic Replacement Parts

Failure to replace parts which require periodic replacement may pose a risk of accidents.
Observe the replacement interval, and periodically replace them.

• Check after Maintenance

Neglecting the operational checks after

maintenance may delay the discovery of oil
leakage or malfunction, posing a risk of an
accident.
After maintenance, check that the operation of
the components where maintenance has been
performed is normal, there is no oil leakage,
and no bolts are left loose.
F01012-000
Note that the maintenance continues until
checking that the machine operates properly.
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• Disposing of Waste

Thoughtless disposal of waste such as waste

oil from the machine and used filter pollutes
the environment.
When draining waste oil from the machine,
receive it in a container. Do not pour the waste
oil on the ground, nor discharge it into a river
or pond.
When disposing of the waste oil, fuel, coolant,
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solvent, filters, batteries or other harmful
substances, request an industrial waste disposal contractor for their disposal.

• Never Release Fluorocarbons into Atmosphere

In order to protect the global environment,

the following are specified by the Law
Concerning the Recovery and Destruction of
Fluorocarbons, and shall be observed.
(1) Do not emit the refrigerants
(fluorocarbons) enclosed in these
products.
(2) Collect the refrigerants (fluorocarbons)
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enclosed in these products when
disposing of these products.
A person who emits fluorocarbons into the atmosphere in violation of the law will be punished.

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Inspection and Maintenance

About Inspection and Maintenance

NOTICE
• In order to keep the machine in good condition, it is made mandatory by Japan's law to
perform inspection and maintenance at the user's responsibility.
• The indicated inspection and maintenance frequency assumes a normal operating
condition. If severe use (severe condition) is applied, shorten the inspection and
maintenance intervals.
• If you cannot perform inspection and maintenance by yourself, contact your nearest
TADANO distributor or dealer for inspection and maintenance.

Proper inspection and maintenance secures the safe operation, and results in the extension of the service life.
In order to make full use of the machine performance, perform the inspection and maintenance at the specified
intervals to prevent failure and detect any potential failure at the earliest possible time.

Perform the inspection and maintenance based on the time displayed on the hourmeter or the traveling distance
whichever comes first.

Standard time for the inspection and maintenance assumes that 100 working hours correspond to one month.
Interval described in this manual assumes that the machine is used under the normal operating condition.
Correctly perform the inspection and maintenance at every specified time.

Legal Inspection

Carrier

The laws and regulations about inspection and maintenance of vehicles must be observed if they are mandatory
in the country where the machine is used.
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Under Severe Use (Severe Condition)

If the machine is used under severe conditions which are remarkably different from the standard use condition,
the components may deteriorate remarkably earlier. In this case, it is necessary to inspect and maintain at the
time earlier than the standard period.

In order to always keep machines which are routinely under severe use in good condition, perform the
inspection and maintenance which TADANO recommends apart from the periodic inspections.

Conditions of Severe Use

If any one of the following conditions is applied, "severe use" is applicable.

Carrier

A: T
 raveling distance on rough roads (including uneven road, gravel road, unpaved road), or snow-covered
roads, or in dusty zones is 15% or more of the whole traveling distance.
B: Traveling distance is long. (2000 km/month or longer as a guide)
C: Traveling distance on mountainous roads, uphill and downhill is 30% or more of the whole traveling distance.
D: S
 tarts and stops are frequently repeated, or low-speed traveling distance is 30% or more of the whole
traveling distance.
E: Traveling with a weight that exceeds the road traveling vehicle condition on roads other than public roads is
30% or more of the whole traveling distance, or traveling at a speed exceeding the recommended speed with
the weight.

Periodic Replacement Parts

WARNING
Neglecting the periodic parts replacement may cause a failure of the machine or an
accident. Replace the periodic replacement parts in accordance with the specified
inspection basis and at the specified intervals.

Some machine parts may deteriorate in quality or wear over a long period of use. Some of these parts
deteriorated internally faster than their appearance do. In order to use the machine safely for a long time,
parts which must be periodically replaced even if there is no functional abnormality are specified as "Periodic
replacement parts."

Contact your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer for replacement. Replace the periodic replacement parts
even before the replacement period if any abnormality is found. Replace the parts based on the time indicated
on the hourmeter, or the specified traveling distance, whichever comes first.
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Inspection and Maintenance Period (Carrier)

The following table describes the inspection and maintenance items to be performed daily (before traveling),
every 100 hours, every 300 hours, and annually.
This manual describes the procedures for daily inspection (before traveling) to be conducted by users. Perform
the inspection before operating the machine. For the inspection procedures, refer to "Inspection before
Traveling" (page 112).

: TADANO designated inspection period

: TADANO designated severe condition
: D aily inspection (before traveling) to be performed at a proper timing judged from the traveling distance and
situation in operation

Inspection and maintenance period

(Before traveling)
inspection
Inspec tion and

Daily
Every 100 h Every 300 h Every 1 year Remarks
maintenanc e item Every 1,000 km Every 3,000 km Every 10,000 km
1. Operating condition
Handle 2. Play, looseness, fit
3. Check of operation force
Miter gear 1. Oil leakage
1. Oil leakage
Steering unit
2. Looseness of mounting
1. Looseness and damage
2. Crack and damage of dust boots
Rods and arms
for ball joint
Steering system

3. Bend of tie rod

1. Looseness in connecting part
Knuckle
2. Crack
1. Wheel alignment
Steered wheel 2. Right and left turning angle and
straight drivability
1. Oil leakage
2. Looseness of mounting
3. Looseness in steering cylinder
Power steering connecting part
4. Damage and wear on steering
cylinder rod and internal surface Every 2 years
of the cylinder
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Inspection and maintenance period

(Before traveling)
inspection
Inspec tion and

Daily
Every 100 h Every 300 h Every 1 year Remarks
maintenanc e item Every 1,000 km Every 3,000 km Every 10,000 km
1. Play and clearance to floor when
pedal is depressed
Brake pedal 2. Depressing stroke and depressing
feeling
3. Braking performance
Parking brake 1. Braking performance
mechanism
1. Leakage, damage and mounting
Hose and pipe
status
1. Function
2. Rod stroke
Brake cylinder,
3. Air leakage
brake chamber 4. Clogging of breather hole of brake
cylinder
1. Function
Brake system

2. Air pressure rising condition Inspection

Brake valve,
of set
quick release
pressure
valve,
value
relay valve
3. Air leakage
4. Exhaust sound from brake valve
1. Clearance between drum and
lining
2. Wear of shoe sliding part and
Brake drum
lining
and
3. Wear and damage of drum
brake shoe 4. Check of lubrication condition of Grease
expander part and greasing every 2
years.
Backing plate 1. Backing plate status
Dual circuit brake 1. Function
mechanism
Exhaust brake 1. Function
1. Oil leakage
Suspension system

2. Looseness and damage of

mounting part
Suspension
3. Function of leveling valve
cylinder
4. Spontaneous extension/retraction
of cylinder
5. Suspension lock function
Accumulator 1. Check of gas pressure
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Inspection and maintenance period

(Before traveling)
inspection
Inspec tion and

Daily
Every 100 h Every 300 h Every 1 year Remarks
maintenanc e item Every 1,000 km Every 3,000 km Every 10,000 km
1. Operating status
Clutch
2. Wear of clutch disc facing
1. Play and clearance to floor when
Clutch pedal
pedal is depressed
Clutch oil 1. Oil level
1. Oil leakage
Transmission
2. Mounting status and oil level
Power transmission system

1. Play, operating status

Shirt lever
2. Mounting status of cable
1. Looseness of connecting part
Propeller shaft 2. Looseness in coupling
and 3. Looseness in center bearing
drive shaft 4. Check of lubrication condition of
shaft and greasing
1. Oil leakage and oil level
2. Mounting, damage, and
deformation of front/rear axle
Axle and housing
differential 3. Check of lubrication condition of Grease
movable parts and greasing every year
or 1,200
hours.
1. Air pressure in tires
2. Tire condition Rotation
every
5,000 to
10,000 km.
Traveling system

3. Crack and damage of tires

4. Depth of groove and unusual wear
Wheel
on tires
5. Looseness of wheel nut/bolt,
(*1)
crack on wheel
6. Looseness in front wheel bearing
7. Damage of rim, side ring, and
wheel disk
8. Looseness in rear wheel bearing
1. Electrolyte level
Electrical system

Battery 2. Specific gravity of electrolyte

3. Terminal connection condition
1. Looseness and damage of
Electric wiring
connecting parts
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(*1): In the daily inspection (before traveling), looseness is inspected using a test hammer.
In the periodic inspection, make the first check after 50-km traveling, and succeeding checks after 100,
200, 500, and 1000-km travellings. Then after that, make the check after 5,000-km travelling or 500-hour
traveling, whichever comes first.
For the tightening torque of the wheel nuts, refer to "Wheel Nut" (page 166).

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Inspection and maintenance period

(Before traveling)
inspection
Inspec tion and

Daily
Every 100 h Every 300 h Every 1 year Remarks
maintenanc e item Every 1,000 km Every 3,000 km Every 10,000 km
1. Start-up, abnormal noise
2. Conditions in low speed and
acceleration
3. Exhaust condition
Main unit 4. Air cleaner element condition
5. Looseness of air hose mounting
part
6. Tightening status of each part of
cylinder head and manifold
1. Oil leakage
Lubrication unit
2. Oil level, contamination
1. Fuel leakage
2. Damage of fuel tank
3. Water drain of fuel tank and
Fuel unit
cleaning of filter
Engine

4. Extraction of sediment from water

separator
1. Coolant level Coolant
concentration
shall be 50%.
2. Coolant leakage, looseness of
hose clamp
3. Damage of V-belt
Cooling unit 4. Damage and mounting condition
of coolant hose
5. Function of radiator cap
6. Crack and damage of hose
7. Clogging of radiator fin and Clean
cleaning every 500
hours.
1. Operation check of drain valve
Pneumatic system

Air tank 2. Cleaning of drain valve

3. Cleaning of drain valve
1. Functions of compressor, pressure
Air compressor
regulator, and unloader valve
Pressure 1. Function
governor
Air dryer 1. Function
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Inspection and maintenance period

(Before traveling)
inspection
Inspec tion and

Daily
Every 100 h Every 300 h Every 1 year Remarks
maintenanc e item Every 1,000 km Every 3,000 km Every 10,000 km
Lighting device 1. Soiling and damage of lamps
and turn signal 2. Operation
Rear-view mirror 1. Mirroring condition, operation
(including electric
type) and reflector
Horn, wiper, 1. Operation
windshield washer 2. Washer liquid level and injection
pump, defroster, condition
and locking 3. Wiping condition
device
1. Operation
Air conditioner
2. Clogging of air filer
Meters, gauges 1. Operation
Carrier body

Reflector, license 1. Soiling, damage, and mounting

plate condition
1. Looseness and damage of
Exhaust pipe and
mounting part
muffler
2. Function of muffler
Chassis frame 1. Looseness and damage
and body 2. Function of door lock
Abnormality found 1. No abnormality found
and previous
traveling
1. Greasing condition of each part of
chassis
2. Operating status of centralized
Other
lubrication system
3. Crack of chassis frame, vehicle
structure
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Inspection before Traveling

WARNING
If the inspection before traveling is neglected, it is impossible to find problems in their
early stages and it may result in an accident.
Conduct the inspection before traveling, and take corrective action if any abnormality is
found.

Inspect the following items in the inspection before traveling.

If you find any abnormality, take corrective action by yourself, or contact your nearest TADANO distributor or
dealer for maintenance before use.

• Abnormalities detected on the previous day or the previous traveling

• Inspection around carrier

1. Water condensation in air tank
2. Soiling and damage of reflectors, license plates, and lamps
3. Battery electrolyte level
4. Tire condition, looseness of wheel nuts and bolts
5. Leakage from and damage of hoses for air, fuel, and hydraulic oil; pipe couplings;
and, hydraulic cylinders of the suspension, steering, and similar devices
6. Hydraulic oil level
7. Coolant level of coolant reserve tank

• Inspection of engine room

1. Engine oil level
2. Damage on V-belt

• Inspection at driver's seat

1. Looseness of steering wheel
2. Engine start-up, abnormal noise, and exhaust condition
3. Air cleaner condition
4. Function of mirrors
5. Operation of lamps and horn
6. Fluid level and spraying condition of washer
7. Wiping condition of wiper
8. Performance of foot brake
9. Performance of parking brake
10. Operating state of clutch and transmission
11. Abnormal noise of propeller shaft
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Abnormalities Detected on the Previous Day or Previous Traveling

Check for the abnormalities found in the operations on and before the previous day

If an abnormality is found but the maintenance work cannot be performed, immediately contact your nearest
TADANO distributor or dealer for maintenance.

Inspection around Carrier

Water Condensation in Air Tank

Pull the drain cock of the air tank to drain water from Air tank (inside of the cover)
the tank.

If a large amount of water is drained, the

performance degradation of the air dryer is
suspected. Conduct maintenance of the air dryer.

 or maintenance of the air dryer, refer to

F
Air tank (bottom of the frame)
"Brake System" (page 157).

Air tank

Drain cock lever

F00993-00E

Soiling and Damage of Reflectors, License Plates, and Lamps

. Check the reflectors and license plates for

contamination and damage.

. Check the lenses of the lamps for

contamination, discoloration, and damage.
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. Clean them if they are dirty. Replace the

components if they are damaged.

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Battery Electrolyte Level

WARNING
• The gas released from the battery is explosive. Never use a match, cigarette lighter, or
other open flame for illumination purposes. The gas may catch fire and explode. Use
explosion-proof illuminating equipment when checking the battery electrolyte level.
• If battery electrolyte comes into your eyes, it may cause blindness. If this occurs,
immediately flush your eyes with a large amount of water, and seek medical attention.
• Before removing the battery, turn the starter switch and the battery main switch to "OFF."
Then, disconnect the cable from the ground (negative) terminal of the battery first, then
the positive terminal. When connecting the cable, connect it to the positive terminal of the
battery first, then to the ground terminal. Always be careful with the terminal connection.
• Using or charging the battery with its electrolyte level below the "LOWER LEVEL" line
indicated on its side may cause an explosion of the battery. Always take a proper care of
the battery electrolyte level.

. Remove the cover on the back of the battery

Cover
case.

F00992-00E

. Check that the battery electrolyte level is within

the specified range.

UPPER LEVEL
 he electrolyte level should be between
T
LOWER LEVEL
the "UPPER" and "LOWER" lines
indicated on the side of the case.

. If the electrolyte level is below the "LOWER" F00280-000

line, add the replenishment fluid or distilled

water.
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Tire Condition

WARNING
Check the tire air pressures before traveling and adjust them when the tires are cold.
If the pressure is too high or low, the tires may be damaged or an accident may occur.

Air Pressure in Tires

. Check the tire air pressures with an air gauge.

Standard air pressure 850kPa {8.5kgf/cm2}

. If the air pressure is not correct, adjust it to the

specified pressure.

. After measuring the pressure and inflating the

Air gauge
tire, install the valve cap.
F00281-00E

Looseness of Wheel Nut, Crack on Wheel

WARNING
If there is any cracks on the wheel, do not travel. A serious accident may result in.

. Tap the wheel nuts lightly with a hammer to

check for looseness.

 heel nut tightening torque

W
Clonk
650N�m {66.3kgf�m}

. Check the wheels for cracks.

. If there is any looseness or cracks, take

Tap lightly in a direction to which
necessary measures. the wheel nut is tightened. F00282-01E
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Crack, Damage, and Wear on Tires

WARNING
Using tires that have significant cracks, damage, or wear, or whose treads are worn out
may cause the tires to skid or blow out, resulting in an accident. If a check reveals that a
tire is unfit for use, replace it with a new tire immediately.

. Check that the entire tire tread and side walls

are free of excessive cracks, damage, or wear.

. Check the circumference of the tire to ensure

that no nail, stone, or other foreign matter has
stuck or been caught.

Cracks
. If there are cracks, damage, or wear on a tire,
replace it with a new one.
F00283-00E

 or replacement of the tire, refer to "Tire

F
and Wheel" (page 164).

Abnormal Wear of Tire

. Check the tire tread for abnormal wear.

. If there is any abnormal wear, replace the tire

with a new one, and eliminate the cause of the
wear.
Abnormal wear

F00284-00E

Tire Tread Depth

. Check that the tread remains sufficiently.

 hen the remaining tread is less than

W Tread wear
the wear limit, the limit indicator (tread indicator
position mark
wear indicator) appears at the tread wear
indicator position.
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Tread wear
indicator

. When the tread wear indicator appears, replace F00285-00E

the tire with a new one.

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Leakage from and Damage of Hoses for Air, Fuel, and Hydraulic Oil; Pipe Couplings;
and Hydraulic Cylinders of the Suspension, Steering, and Similar Devices

• Inspect that there is no leakage of air, fuel, or oil from the hoses for air, fuel, and hydraulic oil; pipe couplings;
and hydraulic cylinders of the suspension, steering, and similar devices.
• Inspect that there is no damage of the hoses for air, fuel, and hydraulic oil; pipe couplings; and hydraulic
cylinders of the suspension, steering, and similar devices.

If there is any abnormality, contact your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer for maintenance.
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Coolant Level in Coolant Reserve Tank

WARNING
When the engine is warmed up to the normal operating temperature, the engine coolant is
in a high temperature and high pressure state. In this state, do not remove the cap of the
supply port. Careless opening may cause hot water and steam to spout, causing burns.
Let the cap cool down until it can be touched by bare hands before starting work.

Inspect the machine on a level ground before starting the engine. Coolant level cannot be
measured correctly if the machine is inclined or the engine is running.

Remove the cap of the supply port, and check the Pipe
Sealing
coolant level in the coolant reserve tank. Supply port cap Coolant reserve
Coolant level tank
When the coolant level reaches the lower end of the
supply port pipe, the coolant amount is normal.

If it is insufficient, add coolant from the supply port.

Do not add coolant from the opening for the
sealing cap.

If the coolant level is too low, check for any water

F00516-00E
leakage from the cooling system.

If the coolant level decreases in a short time after

the coolant is added, water leakage from the cooling
system may be the cause.
Contact your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer
for inspection.

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Inspection of Engine Room

Engine Oil Level

WARNING
• Do not spill the engine oil when adding.
Engine oil adhering to the exhaust pipes may cause a fire.
Completely wipe off any spilled oil.
• When inspecting the oil level just after the operation, be aware that the engine and piping
are hot. Be careful not to suffer a burn.

NOTICE
Do not add engine oil beyond the specified level on the oil level gauge. Otherwise, it may
cause an engine failure.

Inspect the machine on a level ground before starting the engine. Oil level cannot be measured
correctly if the machine is inclined or the engine is running.

. Open the inspection window on the side of the

engine cover, or the top cover.

. Pull out the oil level gauge, and wipe off the
adhering oil using a cloth.
Oil level gauge

Supply
port F00517-00E

. Insert the oil level gauge to the original position,

and then slowly pull it out.

If the oil level mark is between "MAX" and

"MIN" on the oil level gauge, the engine
oil level is normal.
MAX
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MIN

Oil level gauge

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. If it is insufficient, add oil through the supply

port.
Oil level gauge

 dd oil through the supply port next to the

A
oil level gauge.
There is also a supply port on the top of
the engine. However, avoid adding oil
from this supply port if possible. Oil does
not flow smoothly to the oil pan, and it
takes time. Supply
port F00517-00E

. After inspection, insert the oil level gauge to the

original position.

Damage on V-belt

WARNING
Stop the engine before inspecting the V-belt. If you touch or get near a rotating part while
the engine is running, your hands or clothing may be caught, resulting in an injury.

Inspect the V-belt for damage.

If it is damaged, replace the belt with a new one and conduct maintenance.

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Inspection at Driver's Seat

Engine Start-up, Abnormal Noise, and Exhaust Condition

Inspect that the engine starts up smoothly, and there
is no abnormality in starting up. Pfft Pfft
Inspect for any abnormal noise at start-up and idle.
Inspect for any abnormality in the exhaust sound and
exhaust gas color.

If the engine does not start up normally or there

is some abnormal noise, contact your nearest
TADANO distributor or dealer for maintenance.
F00294-00E

Air Cleaner Condition

Inspect that the air cleaner warning lamp is not lit.

If the warning lamp is lit, clean the element.

Air cleaner warning lamp
(unlit)
 or how to clean the element, refer to "Air
F
Cleaner" (page 138).

F00518-00E

Function of Mirrors

. Check for flaws on the mirrors and reflection

(whether visibility is secured).

. Adjust the mirrors to a position where a good

visibility can be secured.
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Inspection before Traveling 

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Operation Check of Lamps etc.

. Inspect that each lamp lights up or flashes when

the corresponding switch is turned "ON."

Reflector plate
Head lamp Clearance lamp Turn signal lamp
Backup lamp Tail lamp Stop lamp
End out line marker lamp
Side reflector plate and
side marker lamp

Front fog lamp Rear fog lamp Turn signal lamp

(Option)

Front fog lamp (Option) License plate lamp F01021-01E

. Inspect that the beam direction and brightness

are normal.

. Inspect that the stop lamps light up when the

brake pedal is depressed.

F01022-000

. Inspect that the back buzzer sounds and the

backup lamps light up when the shift lever is set
to "R."

. Inspect that the horn sounds when the horn

switch is turned "ON."

6. Inspect that each warning lamp and indicator Indicator lamps

lamp operate correctly. It is normal when all
warning lamps go out after the engine has
started.

7. If a lamp does not light up or flash, or if the turn

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signal indicator is flashing quicker, a bulb or

fuse may be burned out. Check and replace the
faulty parts.
Indicator lamps and warning lamps
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Fluid Level and Spraying Condition of Washer

. Pull down the lever at the lower left of the

Cover
Lever
driver's seat, and open the top cover of the front
bumper.

. Check that the washer fluid level is sufficient.

. If it is insufficient, turn the washer fluid tank

frontward and add washer fluid into the tank.

Washer fluid tank

F00500-00E

. Spray the washer fluid and check that the

spraying direction and height are adequate.

.
INT
If the washer fluid is not sprayed when the
washer liquid remains in the tank, the nozzle Spraying of
may be clogged. washer fluid

Clean the nozzle with a needle to remove the

clogging.

6. If the fluid is not sprayed after cleaning, the F00300-00E

pump may be failed. Contact your nearest

TADANO distributor or dealer for maintenance.

Wiping Condition of Wiper

. Spray the windshield washer fluid before

inspecting the operation of the wipers. II High speed
I Low speed
. Set the wiper operation speed to "INT," "I," and INT Intermittent
"II" respectively, and check that the wipers 0 Stop

operate properly.

. If the wiping is uneven or the blade chatters,

INT

inspect the wiper blades. If they are

deteriorated, replace them with new ones. F00301-00E
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. If the wipers do not work properly, contact

your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer for
maintenance.

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Performance of Foot Brake

Air Pressure and Pressure Rising Condition

WARNING
Never travel if the air pressure indicator reading is below the specified pressure (5.5 x 100
kPa) and the low brake air pressure warning lamp is lit before traveling.
It causes decreased braking force of the foot brake and dragging of the parking brake,
and it may result in an accident. Start traveling after the air pressure reaches the specified
value, and the low brake air pressure warning lamp goes out.

Check that the pointer on the air pressure indicator

Air pressure gauge
exceeds the specified value (5.5 x 100 kPa). (front brake circuit)

If the air pressure does not rise, or it takes a long

time for the pressure to rise, contact your nearest
TADANO distributor or dealer for maintenance.
Air pressure gauge
 ischarge the air in the air tank completely
D (Rear brake circuit)

while the engine is stopped, then start the

engine. It is normal if the pointer on the air
pressure indicator reaches the specified value F00522-00E

(7.0 x 100 kPa) at idle within 8 minutes.

Response to Depressing Brake Pedal

. Depress the brake pedal fully while the engine is

running, and check that the depressing feeling is
normal.

. Release the pedal, and check that the pedal

completely returns without resistance.

. If there is any abnormality, contact your nearest

TADANO distributor or dealer for maintenance.
F00137-000
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Exhaust Sound on Air Brake Valve

Depress the brake pedal, and release it. When there

are some exhaust sounds (air evacuating sound) of
the brake valve operation at this time, it is normal.

If there is any abnormality, contact your nearest

TADANO distributor or dealer for maintenance.
Air
evacuating
sound

F01023-00E

Braking Performance

CAUTION
Pay sufficient attention to the traffic condition around the vehicle, and inspect at a safe
place.

Slowly travel in a safe place, apply the foot brake,

and inspect braking condition.
If the brake functions poorly or unevenly, inspect the
brake.

Refer to the "Brake System" (page 157).

If there is any abnormality, contact your nearest

TADANO distributor or dealer for maintenance.
F01024-000
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Performance of Parking Brake

CAUTION
Inspect the parking brake on a level ground where the machine does not move even if the
brake is released.

Start the engine, and check it with the air applied at

the specified pressure.
Inspect that the exhaust sound (air evacuating "PARK"
side
sound) for the parking brake operation can be heard
when the parking brake lever is set to the lock
position. Lit
• The parking brake warning lamp lights up.

If there is any abnormality, contact your nearest

TADANO distributor or dealer for maintenance.
Air
evacuating
sound

F01025-00E

Clutch and Transmission Operating Status

Slowly travel in a safe place, and check that the
vehicle travels smoothly and that the vehicle
accelerates smoothly when you depress the
accelerator pedal gradually.
Inspect that the transmission can be shifted
smoothly.

If the traveling is unstable or a smooth acceleration

or shift is not obtained, contact your nearest
TADANO distributor or dealer for maintenance. F01026-000

Abnormal Noise of Propeller Shaft

Check for any abnormal noise from the propeller
shaft.

If there is any abnormal noise, contact your nearest

TADANO distributor or dealer for maintenance.
Squeak!
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Greasing

NOTICE
• Do not use different brands of grease together.
• Doing so may change the properties of the grease and cause an adverse effect on the
machine. When the grease is added, use the same brand that is already used on the
machine.
• If a different brand of grease must be used, be sure to remove all the remaining grease
before lubricating with the new grease.
• If dust enters in the grease, it causes the premature wear of the sliding surfaces, and
shortens the life of the crane carrier. Always clean grease nipples and the surfaces which
require lubrication before applying the grease.
• In addition to the areas listed in the "Maintenance table," the following areas should also
be lubricated with grease in a timely manner to prevent a rusting and ensure a smooth
movement.
• Links and sliding sections that have been coated with grease before the shipment from
the factory

Greasing is necessary to minimize the wear of the sliding and rotating parts, and extend the life of the machine
as well as to operate smoothly.
For the greasing of the bushes and bearings, fill the new grease and force out the old grease.

Maintenance Table
Inspection and maintenance interval
Points/
No. Item 100 h 300 h 600 h 1,200 h 2,400 h
Quantity Remarks
1,000 km 3,000 km 5,000 km 10,000 km 20,000 km
1st, 2nd
1 King pin upper/lower pivot pin Injection 8 ● axle
right/left
1st, 2nd,
Suspension cylinder upper/lower 3rd, 4th
2 Injection 16 ●
pivot pin axle
right/left
3 Steering link pivot boss Injection 2 ●
4 Propeller shaft Injection 8 ●
5 Jack float Injection 4 ●
6 Front jack float Injection 1 ●

For brands of greases, refer to "Oils and Greases" (page 188).

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Greasing Chart

(2)
(4)
(2)
(2)
(4)
(2)
(2)
(1)
(3)
(2)
(1)
(2)
(3)
100h
100h
or
or
1000km
1000km

100h
or (6) (5) (5)
1000km
F00994-010
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Engine

NOTICE
• Do not use different brands of grease together. Doing so may change the properties of the
grease and cause an adverse effect on the machine. When the grease is added, use the
same brand that is already used on the machine.
If a different brand of grease must be used, be sure to remove all the remaining grease
before adding the new grease.
• Use engine oil suitable for the outside air temperature. Refer to the separate engine
manual to use an oil with suitable viscosity.

Maintenance Table
Inspection and maintenance interval
Points/
No. Item 100 h 250 h 500 h 1 year 2 years
Quantity Remarks
1,000 km 2,500 km 5,000 km 10,000 km 20,000 km
36 L
(without filter

replacement)
Oil replacement ◎ ● (*1)
39 L
(at filter
1 Engine
replacement)
Oil filer element
1 point ◎ ● (*1)
replacement
Fuel filter element
1 point ● (*1)
replacement
Water draining 1 point ●
2 Fuel tank
Air breather check 1 point ●
Water draining 1 point ●
3 Water separator Cartridge
1 point ●
replacement
Engine coolant
4 Replacement 45 L ●
(Long life coolant)
5 Radiator fin Cleaning 1 point ●
Air hose, coolant
6 Clamp check - ●
hose
Check ● (*2)
Cleaning ● (*2)
7 Air cleaner 1 point
Element
● (*2)
replacement
Air intake pipe
8 Check - ●
and hose
Air cleaner
9 Check 1 point ● (*3)
suction switch
◎ : Applicable to first time only
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(*1): The replacement interval is a reference value.

For details, refer to the "Engine" manual.
(*2): Alternately, when the air cleaner warning symbol lights up
(*3): Alternately, when the air cleaner warning symbol does not light up even though the air cleaner is contaminated
For brands of engine oils and engine coolants, refer to "Oils and Greases" (page 188).

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Engine

WARNING
The engine is very hot immediately after the operation, and you may suffer burns if you
work on it.
Let it cool down until it can be touched by bare hands before starting work.

 his section describes the outline only.

T
For details, refer to the separate engine manual.

Replacing Oil and Oil Filter Element

. Place an oil container under the drain plug at

the bottom of the oil pan.

. Remove the drain plug, and drain the engine oil.

Drain plug

F00943-00E

. Open the top cover of the engine room.

. Remove the oil filter, and install a new element.

Oil filter

F00944-01E
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. Add new oil through the engine oil supply port.

Oil level gauge

 dd oil up to the position of "MAX" on the
A
oil level gauge.

Supply
port F00517-00E
6. Start the engine.

7. Check that there is no oil leakage.

8. Five minutes after stopping the engine, check

the oil level. If it is insufficient, add oil.

Replacing Fuel Filter Element

Replace it together with the water separator.

. Open the cover of the engine room.

. Remove the fuel filter, and install a new element.

Fuel filter

. Bleed the fuel system.

 or the bleeding method of the fuel

F
system, refer to "When Fuel has Run Out"
(page 174).

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Starting and Stopping Engine

WARNING
• If you touch or get near to the rotating part while the engine is running, your hands or
clothing may be caught, resulting in an unexpected injury. When stopping the engine,
take care not to touch or get near to the rotating part.
• While the engine is runnning, the engine and the pipings are hot. Be careful not to burn
yourself when you operate the engine start/stop switch for maintenance.
• Do not operate the engine start/stop switch except for inspection and maintenance of the
engine.

NOTICE
Do not get on the engine during operation. Stepping on the fuel lines may cause fuel
leakage, resulting in a fire.

Below are the engine start/stop method using the engine start/stop switch for maintenance.
Use this method when it is necessary to start/stop the engine during inspection and maintenance of the engine.

. Apply the parking brake.

. Turn the starter switch to "ON" and set the shift

lever to "Neutral."

. Open the cover of the engine room.

. Depress the clutch pedal in the cab and press The engine start/stop switch
the engine start/stop switch for maintenance to for maintenance.

start the engine.

F00979-01E

 his switch serves to start and stop the

T
engine. Pressing the switch sill start or
stop the engine repeatedly.

. Press the engine start/stop switch again to stop

the engine.

If the engine is started with the starter

switch, the engine cannot be stopped
with the engine start/stop switch for
maintenance.
 n the other hand, the engine can be
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stopped with the starter switch even if the

engine is started with the engine start/
stop switch for maintenance.

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Fuel Tank

WARNING
• Fuel leakage may cause a fire. If a fuel leakage is found, repair it immediately.
After replacing the filter element or bleeding the fuel system, wipe off any spilled fuel,
which may cause a fire.
• Never use fuel other than diesel fuel, diesel fuel mixed with gasoline, or alcohol. This
may cause an engine trouble. This can also cause a fire or explosion, resulting in serious
injury or death, or damage to the machine. Use standard diesel fuel only.

NOTICE
• The fuel (diesel oil) may freeze at low Outside air
Type of diesel fuel
temperature, resulting in engine start-up temperature
failure. JIS Grade 2
-5°C or higher
When using the crane in a cold climate Diesel fuel
area, use diesel fuel suitable for the JIS Grade 3
-15°C or higher
outside air temperature shown at the right. Diesel fuel
• Pay attention not to allow contaminants JIS Special Grade 3
-25°C or higher
and water to enter the storage tank and Diesel fuel
fuel tank, and securely tighten the filler
cap.
• When cleaning the fuel tank, discharge
deposits from the drain plug at the bottom
of the fuel tank.

Draining Water

In extremely cold regions, water content may condense in the fuel tank. Drain water at least once a year.
Drain water when there is little residual fuel.

. Loosen the drain plug, and discharge the fuel in

the tank until no water is contained in the
discharged fuel.

. Wipe the drain plug with a lint-free cloth, and

replace the packing if necessary. Fuel tank

. Tighten the drain plug. Packing

Drain plug
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Water Separator

Draining Water

When water collects in the filter base at the bottom of the water separator, open the drain valve to drain the
water.

Replacing Cartridge
Replace it with the fuel filter.

. Turn the knob clockwise until it stops. Knob Filter top

• The valve closes.

. Remove the cartridge together with the clear Gasket

cap from the filter top.

. Remove the clear cap from the cartridge, and

Cartridge
clean the clear cup with diesel fuel, etc.

Gasket
. Clean the seal surface.

Drain valve
. Apply diesel fuel to the seal surface, and insert Clear cup
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it into the gasket.

6. Install a new cartridge to the clear cap, and then

install it to the filter top.

7. Turn the knob counterclockwise until it stops.

• The valve opens.

8. Tighten all the parts securely, and bleed the fuel

system.

 or the bleeding method of the fuel

F
system, refer to "When Fuel has Run Out"
(page 174).
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Engine Coolant

WARNING
When the engine is warmed up to the normal operating temperature, the engine coolant is
in a high temperature and high pressure state. In this state, do not remove the cap of the
supply port. Careless removing may cause hot water and steam to spout, causing burns.
Let the supply port cool down until it can be touched by bare hands before starting work.

NOTICE
Use an engine coolant of 50% concentration that is approved by the engine manufacturer.

Replacing

. Place a coolant pan.

. Remove the drain plug for the radiator pipe, and

Radiator
open the supply port of the coolant reserve tank
to drain the coolant.

 he drain plug is located inside the side

T
frame at the rear-right of the lower part of
the radiator. .
Engine
Hose
Compressor for Pipe Drain plug
air conditioner F01063-00E

. Attach the drain plug and add coolant from the Pipe
Sealing
supply port. Supply port cap Coolant reserve
Coolant level tank

Be sure to attach a washer to the drain plug.

 s a substitute for the drain plug, the
A
drain cock is specified as an option.

. Start the engine, and keep it running for

approximately 1 minute while changing the
engine speed. F00516-00E
• Bleeding of the cooling system is performed.

. Stop the engine, and check the coolant level of

the coolant reserve tank. If it is insufficient, add
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the coolant.

 he coolant level is normal when the

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coolant level reaches the supply port neck
on the bottom of the coolant reserve tank.

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Radiator Fin

Cleaning
Remove the cover at the front of the radiator, and
clean it with compressed air or a brush. Cover

F00951-00E

Air Hose, Engine Coolant Hose

Checking
Open the top cover of the engine, and check that
each hose is fixed securely and that there is no air or
water leakage.
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Air Cleaner
NOTICE
Handle the element with care.
The element may be damaged if hit, bumped, or dropped.

Cleaning Element

. Open the frontward door of the side outer cover

of the engine. Door

F00998-01E

. Release the clamps, and remove the dust cover.

. Remove the element from the air cleaner

housing, and check that the air cleaner housing
is not damaged or cracked.

. Wipe the air cleaner housing body, and the seal

area of the air cleaner housing and the dust
Air cleaner O-ring
cover with a lint-free cloth. housing
Clamp Dust cover
Inner element

NOTICE Outer element F00932-01E

Be careful not to let the dust enter the

intake of the engine.
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. For dry dust:

Blow the dry and clean compressed air
obliquely to remove the dust on the surface.
Then, blow the air from the inside to the outside.

 he air pressure should not exceed

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500 kPa {5 kgf/cm2}. Keep adequate
clearance between the nozzle and filter
Element
element.
F00323-00E

Tap the element with your palms several times.

NOTICE
Do not tap the element with hard objects.

F00324-00E

6. After cleaning, check for damage by shining a

flashlight from inside of the element. If a pinhole
or excessively thin part is found, or the seal area
is damaged, replace the element with a new
one.

7. Install the element to the air cleaner housing.

8. Install the dust cover, and fix the clamps.

F00325-000

 he "TOP" mark shall be located on the

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upper side when installation.

9. Close the outer cover.

Replacing Element

For the element replacement, carry it out following the previous "Cleaning Element" section.
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Air Intake Manifold and Hose

Checking
Open the cover of the engine room, and check that
all the hoses connecting the air cleaner and the
engine are properly connected.
In addition, check that the hoses and pipes are free
of holes and cracks.

Air Cleaner Suction Switch

Checking
When the air cleaner warning symbol does not light
Air cleaner
up even though the air cleaner is contaminated,
suction switch
open the cover on the side of the radiator, and check
the connector of the air cleaner suction switch for
coming-off.

F00933-00E

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Transmission

CAUTION
The transmission is very hot immediately after the operation, and you may suffer burns if
you work on it.
Let it cool down until it can be touched by bare hands before starting work.

NOTICE
• Do not use different brands of transmission oil together.
Using different brands of transmission oil together may change the properties of the oil
and cause an adverse effect on the machine.
When adding transmission oil, use the same brand that is already used in the machine.
If a different brand of oil must be used, be sure to drain all the remaining transmission oil
before adding the new oil.
• If dust, foreign matter, or water enters into the transmission, it may cause a failure.
Be especially careful when adding or replacing the oil not to allow any foreign matter from
entering the transmission.
• An excessively low or high oil level can cause the clutch failure or overheating.
Make sure that the oil level is within the specified range.
• Clean the area around the plug before removing it to prevent dust and other foreign
matter from entering the system.
• When adding the oil, use a clean container. Do not use the container used when adding/
replacing the engine coolant.
• Check the oil level at an oil temperature of 40°C or lower. Immediately after driving when
the oil temperature is high, accurate measurements cannot be obtained. Do not operate
the retarder immediately before stopping the vehicle. Otherwise, the oil level cannot be
measured accurately.

Maintenance Table
Inspection and maintenance interval
Points/
No. Item 100 h 300 h 1 year 2 years
Quantity Remarks
1,000 km 3,000 km 10,000 km 20,000 km
Oil level check 1 point ●
1 Transmission
Oil replacement 13.9 L ●

For brands of transmission oil, refer to "Oils and Greases" (page 188).
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Transmission Oil

Checking Oil Level

. Stop the vehicle on a level ground, set stoppers

to the tires, and apply the parking brake.

. Open the cover on the top of the transmission. Cover

F00952-00E

. Remove the filler plug, and check the oil level.

When the oil level is reached the filler plug hole,
the oil level is sufficient.

. If it is insufficient, add oil through the filler plug

hole. When the oil comes out through the filler
plug hole, the oil level is sufficient.

. Clean the seal surface of the filler plug.

Filler plug F00953-00E

6. Tighten the filler plug.

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Replacing Oil
The oil can be drained efficiently when it is warm.

. Stop the vehicle on a level ground, set stoppers

to the tires, and apply the parking brake.

. Open the top cover of transmission. Cover

F00952-00E

. Remove the filler plug.

. Place an oil pan.

Filler plug F00953-00E

. Remove the drain plug, and drain the oil.

Drain plug
F00954-00E
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6. Instead of the drain plug, attach the accessory

drain cock.

 t the next oil draining, the oil can be

A
drained by connecting the hose to the end
of this cock and opening the cock.

 fter draining the oil, disconnect the

A
hose.

Cock (accessory)

Hose (accessory)
7. Add new oil through the filler plug hole. When
the oil comes out through the oil filler plug hole, F00955-00E
the oil level is sufficient.

8. Clean the seal surface of the filler plug.

9. Tighten the filler plug.

0. Start the engine and perform test driving

(2 to 5 km).

. Check the oil level, and add oil if insufficient.

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Clutch

CAUTION
The clutch is very hot immediately after the operation, and you may suffer burns if you
work on it.
Let it cool down until it can be touched by bare hands before starting work.

NOTICE
• Do not use different brands of brake oil together.
Using different brands of brake oil together may change the properties of the oil and
cause an adverse effect on the machine.
When adding brake oil, use the same brand that is already used in the machine.
If a different brand of oil must be used, be sure to drain all the remaining brake oil before
adding the new oil.
• If dust, foreign matter, or water enters into the clutch, it may cause a failure.
Be especially careful when adding or replacing the oil to prevent any foreign matter from
entering the clutch.
• Low oil level can cause a clutch failure.
Make sure that the oil level is within the specified range.
• Clean the area around the plug before removing it to prevent dust and other foreign
matter from entering the system.
• When adding the brake oil, use a clean container. Do not use the container used when
adding/replacing the brake fuel.

Maintenance Table
Inspection and maintenance interval
Points/
No. Item 100 h 300 h 500 h 1 year 2 years
Quantity Remarks
1,000 km 3,000 km 5,000 km 10,000 km 20,000 km
Oil level
1 point ●
check
1 Brake oil
Oil
1L ●
replacement
2 Clutch Wear check 1 point ◇ ●

For brands of transmission oil, refer to "Oils and Greases" (page 188).
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Brake Oil

Checking Oil Level

. Stop the vehicle on a level ground, set stoppers

to the tires, and apply the parking brake.

. Pull down the lever at the lower left of the

driver's seat. Lever

• The cover above the front bumper opens.

CAUTION
Ensure to lock the cover so that the cover
does not drop. Otherwise, your head or
hands may be caught, resulting in an
injury.
F00996-00E

. Check the oil level of the oil tank.

When the oil level is between "MAX" and "MIN,"
Oil tank
the oil level is sufficient.

. If it is insufficient, add the brake oil to the oil

tank.

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Replacing Oil

. Stop the vehicle on a level ground, set stoppers

to the tires, and apply the parking brake.

. Pull down the lever at the lower left of the

driver's seat. Lever

• The cover above the front bumper opens.

CAUTION
Ensure to lock the cover so that the cover
does not drop. Otherwise, your head or
hands may be caught, resulting in an
injury.
F00996-00E

. Drain the oil from the oil tank.

Oil tank
. Add new oil to the oil tank.

F00956-00E
. Connect a vinyl hose to the air bleeding plug on
the clutch booster under the transmission. Clutch booster

6. Loosen the bleeding plug.

7. Depress the clutch pedal repeatedly until the

new oil comes out through the air bleeding plug.

8. Tighten the bleeding plug, and disconnect he

View from under of transmission
Air bleeding plug
vinyl hose. F01028-00E

9. Add the oil to the oil tank until the sufficient oil
level is reached.
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Inspection of clutch disk wear

The wear of clutch disks occurs while vehicles are traveling.

If wear of a clutch disk exceeds the wear limit, the following problems occur. And at worst, a vehicle becomes
disabled.
• The vehicle does not start smoothly.
• The vehicle cannot reach the speed corresponding to each shift position.

When the wear of the clutch disk has reached the wear limit, contact your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer
and have the disk replaced.

How to inspect

. Depress the clutch pedal once or twice, and

release your foot from the pedal.

. Measure the amount of wear with the wear-

inspection collar on the clutch booster located
under the transmission.
Wear limit: 26 mm

Clutch booster

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Wear-inspection collar
Wear amount F01062-00E

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Axle and Suspension

WARNING
For installation/removal of the propeller shaft, contact your nearest TADANO distributor or
dealer for the work.

CAUTION
The axles are very hot immediately after the operation, and you may suffer burns if you
work on it.
Let them cool down until they can be touched by bare hands before starting work.

NOTICE
• Do not use different brands of gear oil together.
Using different brands of gear oil together may change the properties of the oil and cause
an adverse effect on the machine.
When gear oil is added, use the same brand that is already used in the machine.
If a different brand of gear oil must be used, be sure to drain all the remaining gear oil
before adding the new oil.
• Clean the area around the plug before removing it to prevent dust and other foreign
matter from entering.
• Wrap sealing tapes around the taper plugs, and tighten them until they do not turn any
more.
Do not over-tighten them, or the plug mounting portion may be damaged.
• If water intrusion in the axle oil is suspected, replace the oil.

Maintenance Table
Inspection and maintenance interval
Points/
No. Item 100 h 300 h 1 year 2 years
Quantity 50 h Remarks
1,000 km 3,000 km 10,000 km 20,000 km
Oil check 2 points ●
First
3rd axle: 20 L
Oil replacement ● replacement:
4th axle: 16.7 L 125 hours
Check and
Axle and cleaning of air 2 points ●
1 breather
differential
Grease
- ●■
application
Every
Bolt tightening
- ■ ■ 500
check
hours
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Inspection and maintenance interval

Points/
No. Item 100 h 300 h 1 year 2 years
Quantity 50 h Remarks
1,000 km 3,000 km 10,000 km 20,000 km
Oil level check
4 points ●
(drive shaft)
Oil replacement 4 points:
●
(drive shaft) 1.5 L each
2 Wheel hub
Every 2
Grease
years or
application 4 points
50000
(nondrive shaft)
km
Backlash of wheel
3 Check - ■ ●■
bearing
Differential lock
4 Check - ●
function
Looseness Every
and damage of - ■ 500
Torque rod,
5 mounting area hours
Lateral rod
Looseness in
●■
rotating part
Looseness of
cylinder mounting 8 points ●
area
Suspension Crack and
6 cylinder, damage of
4 points ●
accumulator cylinder dust
boots
Gas pressure of
4 points ●■
accumulator
Bolt tightening Every 1
- ●
check year min.
Every
Backlash check - ■ ■ 500
7 Propeller shaft
hours
Tightening check Every
of flange fixing - 500
bolt hours
Grease
8 King pin bearing - ●
application
: First or second check only
■ : Request your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer.

For brands of axle oil, refer to "Oils and Greases" (page 188).
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Axle and Differential

Checking Oil Level 3rd axle differential

Filler plug
. Extend the outriggers, and set up the machine
horizontally.

. Check the oil level through the oil level check

plug hole. When the oil level is reached the
Drain plug Oil level check plug
bottom of the plug hole, the oil level is sufficient.
If insufficient, add oil until the oil comes out 4th axle differential
through the plug hole. Oil level check/filler plug

Replacing Oil

. Extend the outriggers, and set up the machine

horizontally.
Drain plug
F00958-00E
. Place an oil pan.

. Remove the filler plug and oil level check plug.

. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.

. Clean the drain plug and seal surface. If the seal

surface is damaged, replace it with a new seal
ring.

6. Install the drain plug.

7. Add oil until the oil comes out through the oil
level check plug.
• 3rd axle differential:
Add oil through the filler plug hole.
• 4th axle differential:
Add
 oil through the oil level check/filler plug
hole.

8. Install the filler plug and oil level check plug.

9. Check the oil level after several minutes, and if it

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is insufficient, add oil. Repeat this operation until

the oil level becomes stable.

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Checking and Cleaning Air Breather

NOTICE
• For repair paintwork, cover the air breather.
• Do not allow the air breather to be directly exposed to high-pressure water or high-
pressure steam. It may cause a failure.

Check the following items. 3rd axle differential

• The installation is normal.
Additionally tighten the loose parts, if any. Air breather

• The appearance is not soiled.

If soiled, remove and clean the air breather using
compressed air.
• The cap rotates smoothly.
If not, replace it with a new air breather.

4th axle differential

Air breather

F00959-00E

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Wheel Hub (3rd and 4th axles)

Checking Oil Level

. Extend the outriggers, and set up the machine

horizontally.

. Release the parking brake.

. Rotate the tire by hand so that the drain plug

comes to the bottom. 3rd/4th axle wheel hub

. Check the oil level through the oil level check/

filler plug hole. When the oil level reaches the
bottom of the plug hole, the oil level is sufficient. Oil level check/filler plug

If it is insufficient, add oil until the oil comes out

through the plug hole. Drain plug

Replacing Oil F00997-00E

. Extend the outriggers, and set up the machine

horizontally.

. Release the parking brake.

. Rotate the tire by hand so that the drain plug

comes to the bottom.

. Place an oil pan.

. Remove the oil level check/filler plug.

6. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.

7. Clean the drain plug and seal surface. If the seal

surface is damaged, replace it with a new seal
ring.

8. Install the drain plug.

9. Add oil until the oil comes out through the oil
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level check/filler plug hole.

0. Install the oil level check/filler plug.

. Apply the parking brake, and retract the

outriggers.

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Differential Lock Function

Checking

. Extend the outriggers, and set up the machine

horizontally.

. Move the shift lever to neutral, release the

parking brake, and then stop the engine.

. Check the axle for oil leakage. And for the 3rd
and 4th axles, check that when the wheel on
one side is rotated, the wheel on the other side
rotates in reverse direction.

. Turn ON the differential lock switch. And for

the 3rd and 4th axles, check that while the
differential lock indication lamp is lighting up,
when the wheel on one side is rotated, the
wheel on the other side rotates in the same
direction.
The differential is locked only while the
differential lock switch is pressed.

. Release the differential lock switch.

Propeller Shaft

Checking Tightening of Bolts

Check that there is no looseness in the connection between the axle and propeller shaft.

Checking Tightening of Flange Fixing Bolt

Check the tightening of the following points.

• Intermediate bearing of propeller shaft (between transmission and 3rd axle)
• Between transmission and pump
• Between transmission and 3rd axle
• Between 3rd axle and 4th axle
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Torque Rods, Suspension Cylinders and Accumulators

Checking Torque Rods and Suspension Cylinders
Check the following items.

• Looseness of the mounting bolts.

If there is looseness, retighten the bolt to the specified torque.
• Looseness in the rotating parts of the torque rods.
If there is looseness, replace the torque rod with a new one.
• Crack or damage of the suspension cylinder boots.
If there is a crack or damage, replace it with a new boot.

Suspension Cylinder

Torque Rod

Suspension Cylinder

Suspension Cylinder

Torque Rod

Suspension Cylinder

Suspension Cylinder

Torque Rod

Suspension Cylinder

Torque Rod
Suspension Cylinder

Torque Rod
F01064-00E
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Checking Gas Pressure of Accumulator

Contact your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer for the check.

Enclosed gas: Nitrogen gas

Pressure of enclosed gas: A
 ccumulator at the front
3.9MPa {40kgf/cm2}
Accumulator at the rear
4.9MPa {50kgf/cm2}

Accumulator at the rear Accumulator at the front

F01065-00E

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Brake System

Maintenance Table
Inspection and maintenance interval
Points/
No. Item 100 h 300 h 500 h 1 year 2 years
Quantity
1,000 km 3,000 km 5,000 km 10,000 km 20,000 km
Replacement of
1 Air dryer desiccating agent 1 point ●■
cartridge
Engine brake,
2 Check 1 point ●■
exhaust brake flap
Wear check 8 points ●
3 Brake lining
Clearance check 8 points ●
Pressure governor,
4 Check 1 point ● ■ (*1)
Air drier
5 Brake chamber Cleaning, check 8 points ● ■ (*1)
6 Brake valve Check 3 points ● ■ (*1)
7 Air circuit Check - ● (*1)
Wear check,
8 Expander 8 points ● ■ (*1)
grease application
Breather hole of
9 Check, cleaning 4 points ●
brake chamber
Breather hole of
10 parking brake Check, cleaning 4 points ●
chamber
Silencer of brake
11 Check 1 points ●
valve
(*1): Alternatively. if malfunction occurs
■ : Request your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer.
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Air Dryer
The air dryer is located on the inside of the frame at the front of the front outriggers.

Replacing Desiccating Agent Cartridge

NOTICE
If the air dryer performance decreases, vapor contained in compressed air condenses into
water, and it affects the equipment adversely. Replace the desiccating agent, filter, and
O-ring periodically.

. Remove the case.

. Remove the desiccating agent.

. Check the O-ring and install a new desiccating

Air dryer
agent cartridge and filter.

. Install the case.

F00967-00E

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Brake Lining

NOTICE
• When replacing brake linings, replace all linings of 1st and 2nd axels or 3rd and 4th axels.
Contact your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer for replacement.
• If any one of the brake linings is less then 5 mm thick, immediately contact your nearest
TADANO distributor or dealer for repair.

Checking Thickness
Remove the rubber plugs for the inspection holes of
the cover plate and check the brake lining.
Before the thickness of the brake lining reaches 5 mm
(the wear limit indicator disappears), replace the
brake lining.

 ubber plugs for inspection holes are located

R Rubber plugss for
inspection hole
at the 2 points, at the upper/lower areas of the
brake chamber mounting point. Remove both
plugs during inspection.
 he lower linings of 1st, 2nd, and 4th axles
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and the upper lining of 3rd axle wear rapidly.
Dimension for
 hen the thickness of the brake lining is
W new part: 16 mm
getting close 5 mm, shorten the inspection
intervals.
Drum

Lining

Brake shoe

Wear limit for lining: 5 mm

F00968-00E
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Brake System 9

F610000-04E

Checking for Clearance

 o conduct this check, depress the brake pedal so that both the brake linings contact evenly to
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the brake drum.
If readjustment of clearance is required, apply the brake intermittently several times while
traveling at a low speed. The clearance will be within the adequate range. If it is out of the
range, check if the automatic compensation function works normally.

Remove the rubber plugs for the inspection holes

of the cover plate, and check the clearance using a
Clearance
clearance gauge.
A clearance within the range of 0.4-1.2 mm is
normal.
Drum

Lining

F00969-00E

Air Circuit

Checking

Check for air leakage from the vicinity of the brake valve and from the area between the brake valve and brake
chamber while the brake pedal is depressed.

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Breather Hole of Brake Chamber

Checking, cleaning
Check the breather hole for clogging. Brake chamber
If it is contaminated or clogged, clean it with
compressed air.

Breather hole F00966-00E

Breather Hole of Parking Brake Chamber

Checking, cleaning
Check the breather hole for clogging.
Parking brake chamber
If it is contaminated or clogged, clean it with
compressed air.

Breather hole
F00355-00E

Brake Valve Silencer

The silencer is located on the relay valve for the parking brake.
The relay valve is located on the inside of the 4th axis rear frame.

Checking
Check the silencer for clogging.
If it is clogged, clean it with compressed air.
If it is severely contaminated, replace it with a new
silencer.
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Electrical System

Maintenance Table
Inspection and maintenance interval
Points/
No. Item 100 h 300 h 500 h 1 year 2 years
Quantity Remarks
1,000 km 3,000 km 5,000 km 10,000 km 20,000 km
1 Alternator Check 1 point ●
2 Starter Check 1 point ●
3 Fuse Replacement 2 points When fuse is blown

How to check the alternator and starter, refer to the separate engine operation manual.

Fuse

NOTICE
• To prevent a short circuit, set the starter switch and battery main switch to "OFF," and
remove the cable from the negative terminal of the battery before fuse replacement.
• Using a fuse exceeding the rated capacity may cause burnout of the wiring or electrical
components in case of a short circuit. Be sure to use a fuse with the specified capacity
for replacement.
• If a fuse is blown again after the replacement, it is likely that there are other causes.
Contact your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer for inspection.

The fuses are installed inside the right dashboard in the cab and inside the battery box.

Inside of right dashboard in cab

FUSE1 FUSE4 FUSE7

POSITION CAPACITY No. COLOR CODE FUSE CODE OBJECT POSITION CAPACITY No. COLOR CODE FUSE CODE OBJECT POSITION CAPACITY No. COLOR CODE FUSE CODE OBJECT
AIR CLEANER DETECTION A 10A 654 Lg 58 F025 CLEARANCE LAMP(L) A 15A 624 2L BATT F049 RESERVE
A 5A 602 WL 15 F001
WATER LEVEL GAUGE B 10A 604 L BATT F050 STOP LAMP
FUSE1 B 10A 655 Br 58 F026 CLEARANCE LAMP(R)
B 15A 105 2R 15 F002 AIR CONDITIONER MAIN INSTRUMENT ILLUMINATION C 10A 625 LB BATT F051 BATTERY RELAY
A B C D E F G H
C 5A 600 1.25W 15 F003 ALTERNATOR C 10A 656 LgB 58 F027 SIDE MAKER LAMP D 5A 626 LW BATT F052 COMBINATION METER
D 10A 601 WB 15 F004 PTO SWITCH, RANGE N D 5A 142 BrW 58 F028 AIR CONDITIONER NIGHT ILLUMINATION RADIO, POWER SOURCE FOR CRANE,
HEAD LAMP LO(L), E 15A 6 1.25O BATT F053 HAZARD, ROOM LAMP
E 10A 641 LY 15 F005 RADIO
FUSE2 E 10A 657 LgW 15 F029 FOG LAMP SWITCH(OPT) F 15A - - - F054 SPARE FUSE
A B C D E F G H F 15A 627 1.25YW 15 F006 FUEL PRE HEATER
G 5A 669 GL 15 F007 AIR DRIER F 10A 658 LgY 15 F030 HEAD LAMP LO(R) G 5A - - - F055 SPARE FUSE
H 10A 603 WG 15 F008 WIPER,WASHER G 10A 659 LgR 15 F031 HEAD LAMP HI(L) H 5A - - - F056 SPARE FUSE
H 10A 660 BrW 15 F032 HEAD LAMP HI(R)
FUSE3 FUSE2
A B C D E F G H
POSITION CAPACITY No. COLOR CODE FUSE CODE OBJECT FUSE5 NOTE
A 10A 671 WR 15 F009 HORN POSITION CAPACITY No. COLOR CODE FUSE CODE OBJECT
FUSE4 B 10A 605 WL 15 F010 BACK BUZZER A 10A 614 GW 30 F033 CIGAR LIGHTER THE CODE NUMBER SHOWS ACCES POINT.
A B C D E F G H C 10A 750 YL 15 F011 COMBINATION METER,DCU B 10A - - 30 F034 RESERVE 58 ILLUMINATION
D 5A 607 RB 15 F012 AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL C 15A 615 1.25GY 30 F035 RESERVE
30 +24V(S021 BATTERY SWITCH ON)
15 +24V(S002 STARTER SWITCH ON,START)
ADM2 KL15 D 10A 616 GL 30 F036 FOG LAMP(OPT)
FUSE5 E 10A 608 1.25RY 15 F013 CLUTCH SWITCH BATTBATTERYCONNECTING DIRECTLY
A B C D E F G H E 10A 617 Y 30 F037 ENGINE RUNING SIGNAL
F 10A - - 15 F014 RESERVE PROHIBITED TO CONNECT A NEW DEVICE WIRING
F 10A 618 YB 30 F038 POWER SOURCE FOR CRANE
G 10A 609 1.25RG 15 F015 DIAG KL15 TO FUSES OTHER THAN RESERVE FUSES.
G 10A 619 YW 30 F039 POWER SOURCE FOR CRANE
H 15A 653 2G 15 F016 HEAD LAMP SWITCH
FUSE6 H 15A 620 1.25YR 30 F040 HEAD LAMP HI
A B C D E F G H
FUSE3
POSITION CAPACITY No. COLOR CODE FUSE CODE OBJECT FUSE6
FUSE7 A 5A 610 RY 15 F017 DIFFERENTIAL LOCKS POSITION CAPACITY No. COLOR CODE FUSE CODE OBJECT
A B C D E F G H MIRROR HEATING, A 10A 621 1.25YG 30 F041 ADM KL30
B 10A 611 RL 15 F018
REARVIEW MIRRORS B 10A 622 1.25YL 30 F042 DIAG KL30
C 5A 612 G 15 F019 CRUISE CONTROL C 10A 623 1.25Y 30 F043 ADM2,MR KL50
D 5A 613 GB 15 F020 RESERVE D 15A 681 1.25RB 30 F044 ALTERNATOR
E 10A 628 YR 15 F021 SUSPENSION E 10A 226 1.25YG 30 F045 CONDENSER FAN
F 5A 629 YL 15 F022 SUSPENSION SENSOR F 10A 238 1.25R 30 F046 COMP CLUTCH
G 5A 667 YW 15 F023 SUSPENSION G 10A - - 30 F047 RESERVE
H 5A 668 YB 15 F024 SUSPENSION H 10A - - 30 F048 RESERVE

F01804-00E
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Inside of battery box

Battery

F 060 (50 A) power supply, for MR KL 30

F 061 (30 A) power supply for air conditioner Power supply, for F 001 to F 048
F 058 (30 A) power supply for F 049 to F 053 F 059 (50 A)
power supply for crane

Inside of battery box

F00971-01E
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Tire and Wheel

WARNING
Replacing or remounting tires and wheels in an improper manner may cause tires to come
off or burst, resulting in an accident. Contact your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer for
the work.

Maintenance Table
Inspection and maintenance interval
Points/
No. Item 100 h 300 h 500 h 1 year 2 years
Quantity Remarks
1,000 km 3,000 km 5,000 km 10,000 km 20,000 km
Every
12 traveling
1 Tire Rotation
points of 5,000 to
10,000 km

2 Wheel nut Looseness check 8 points ● (*1)

3 Wheel parallelism Check - ●■ (*2)
(*1): Make the first check after 50-km traveling, and succeeding checks after 100, 200, 500, and 1000-km
travelings, and then after every 5000-km traveling, or make the first check after 50-hour traveling, and
succeeding checks after 100-hour traveling and then after every 600-hour traveling.
(*2): When damaged
■ : Request your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer.

Tire

NOTICE
Long hours of traveling may wear the tire unevenly. Rotate the tires periodically so that
they wear evenly.

Tire Rotation

. Slightly loosen the wheel nuts with the tires in

contact with the ground.

. Extend the outriggers and raise the tires off the

ground.

. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the tire.

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. Clean the threads of the wheel nuts and wheel

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bolts, and the wheel mounting surfaces to

remove rust, dust, mud or adheirng paint, etc.
Replace the wheel nuts and wheel bolts
whose threads are damaged. Also replace the
deformed or cracked wheels.

Dirt may cause wheel nuts to loosen.

. Mount the tires with the wheel bolts aligned to

the wheel bolt holes. Front wheels Rear wheels

 or rotation, change the tire positions as

F
shown.

Spare tire

F00972-01E

6. Temporary tighten the wheel nuts.

7. Retract the outriggers and lower the tires to the

ground gently.

8. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified

tightening torque.
Tighten the wheel nuts diagonally and
alternately referring to the illustration at the right.

Tightening
650 N⋅m {66.3 kgf⋅m}
torque

A wheel has 10 wheel nuts.

F00359-000

9. After replacing the tires, check for loose wheel

nuts after approximately 50 km of traveling.
Retighten loose ones.
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Wheel Nut

WARNING
The wheel nuts that are loose or tightened exceeding the specified torque may cause
the wheel to come off or the wheel bolt to break, resulting in an accident. Check them
periodically and retighten them with the specified torque.

Checking looseness

Check the wheel nuts for looseness. Retighten loose ones.

Tightening
650 N⋅m {66.3 kgf⋅m}
torque

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Air Conditioner System

Maintenance Table
Inspection and maintenance interval
Points/
No. Item 100 h 300 h 600 h 1200 h 2400 h 4800 h
Quantity
1 month 3 months 6 months 1 year 2 years 4 years
Check,
1 Condenser 1
washing
2 Refrigerant level Check 1
3 Refrigerant piping connection Check -
Check,
4 Inside air filter 1
cleaning
5 Outside air filter Replacement 1

Condenser

Checking, Washing
Open the cover on the right side of the machine, and
wash away mud, dust and others adhering to the fin Cover
of the condenser.

CAUTION
Before washing the condenser, stop the
engine. Otherwise, an electric shock may
occur.

F01805-00E

NOTICE
Do not use detergent. Otherwise, a failure
may occur.
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Refrigerant Level

Checking

. Set the air conditioner switch to "ON".

. Open the inspection cover on the right back side

of the vehicle cab. Cover

View from front

F01806-00E

. Look into the site glass, and check the state of

bubbles.

Sight glass

Proper amount of refrigerant Refrigerant lack

(Bubbles are visible)
F01807-00E

Refrigerant Piping Connection

Checking

Open the cover on the right side of the machine, and check the refrigerant piping connection for oil bleeding.
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NOTICE
If oil bleeding is severe, the gas may be leaked from the connection. Contact your nearest
TADANO distributor or dealer for inspection and maintenance.

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Inside Air Filter

Checking, Cleaning

. Open the inside air filter inspection cover at the

front of the driver's seat, and remove the inside
air filter.
Cover

F01808-00E

. Normal stain:
Remove the inside air filter, and blow the clean Inside air filter
compressed air through it from the side without
stain.

Severe stain:
Soak the filter into lukewarm water with mild
detergent. Then wash it, rinse with clear water,
and air-dry it completely.
F01809-00E
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Outside Air Filter

Replacing

. Open the cover above the front bumper and

remove the rubber band, and remove the
outside air filter.
Rubber band

Outside air filter

F01810-00E

. With attention to the arrow on the top of the

filter, attach a new filter. Arrow

F01811-00E

Periodic Replacement Parts

To use the air conditioner system safely, replace the parts below periodically.
Contact your nearest TADANO distributor or dealer for replacement.

Periodic replacement part Replacement timing

Receiver dryer Every 4 years
Blower motor Every 2 years
Condenser fan motor Every 2400 hours
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Action against Emergency

WARNING
Traveling of vehicle with failures is prohibited. Traveling a vehicle with failures may cause
a serious accident. Perform an emergency procedure, and then contact your nearest
TADANO distributor or dealer for inspection and maintenance.

When Failure Occurs during Traveling on Road

Move the vehicle to a safe location while flashing the hazard warning lamp.
Where appropriate, use a triangle reflector or emergency stop light to alert the following vehicles.

When Stalled at Railroad Crossing

Immediately press the emergency button at the crossing.
Use an emergency flare to warn a train engineer
when urgent.

F00977-000

Explanations on the following failures are given below.

• When a problem with engine occurs

• When overheated
• When fuel has run out
• When battery is exhausted
• When towed
• When vehicle cannot be leveled (when suspension is damaged)
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When a Problem with Engine Occurs

If a problem with the engine occurs, the engine warning lamp (red) lights up and the alarm buzzer sounds.
Move the vehicle to a safe place immediately and stop the engine.

Alarm buzzer

Engine warning lamp (red)

F00978-01E

When Overheated

Alarm buzzer

Water temperature gauge

Engine warning lamp (red)

F00980-00E

The pointer on the water temperature gauge reaches the red zone, the engine inspection lamp (yellow), or the
engine warning lamp (red) lights up, and the buzzer sounds. Follow the procedure below.

. Stop the vehicle at a safe place and keep the

engine running at the idling speed.

NOTICE
Do not stop the engine immediately. The
water temperature rises sharply, and it
may cause seizure.

. Wait until the pointer of water temperature

gauge lowers before stopping the engine.
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. Remove the cap of supply port, and if the Pipe

Sealing
coolant level is too low, fill the tank with coolant Supply port cap Coolant reserve
Coolant level tank
until it reaches the bottom of the supply port
tank.

WARNING
When removing the cap of the supply port,
wait until the coolant temperature lowers
sufficiently, and then cover the cap with
cloth, etc. and slowly open it. Careless F00516-00E

opening may cause hot air and steam to

spout, causing burns.

NOTICE
• If cold water is rapidly poured into the
overheated engine, the engine may be
cracked. Slowly replenish water, little by
little.
• If the coolant is not available, replenish
tap water as a temporary measure. After
the replenishing, adjust the engine
coolant concentration properly.

. Check for water leakage, damage to the V-belt,

clogging of the radiator, and other problems.
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When Fuel has Run Out

NOTICE
Do not step on the engine during operation. Stepping on the fuel lines may cause fuel
leakage, resulting in a fire.

The engine cannot be started only by refueling.

. Press the pump on the water separator

repeatedly.
The water separator is located at the front
of the fuel tank.

. Press the pump repeatedly until the pump Pump

requires more operating force.

. Start the engine.

If the engine does not start immediately or not
run smoothly, perform the pumping operation
again.
Water separator F00982-00E

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When Battery is Exhausted

NOTICE
• Incorrect operation procedure may cause damage to the alternator.
• For the battery of the relief vehicle, use 24 V DC battery with capacity equivalent to that of
disabled vehicle (with exhausted battery) or higher.

If the engine cannot be started because the battery is exhausted, connect with a relief vehicle using booster
cables.

. Turn the starter switch and battery main switch

of the disabled vehicle (with exhausted battery)
to "OFF."

. Open the cover of the battery box. Cover

F00983-00E

. Connect the booster cables in the following

Booster cable
1
2
order. 3
• Positive terminal of battery in the disabled
vehicle
• Positive terminal of battery in the relief vehicle
• Negative terminal of battery in the relief
vehicle Battery of relief vehicle Battery of disabled vehicle
(with exhausted battery)
• Frame of the disabled vehicle (for grounding)
Booster cable
4 Frame
. Charge the battery. F00375-00E

Start the engine of the relief vehicle and keep

the engine running at a somewhat high speed
for about 5 minutes to charge the battery of the
disabled vehicle.

. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.

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6. Stop the engine of the relief vehicle.

7. Disconnect the booster cables in the reverse

order of connection.

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F890000-03E

When Towed

WARNING
• Perform traveling at a low speed with less speed variation and no sudden starting/
stopping operation.

CAUTION
• When the engine is in failure, the steering operation requires more operating force. Drive
the vehicle very cautiously.
• Do not exceed the towing speed of 10 km/h and towing distance of 10 km. Otherwise, the
transmission may be damaged.
• Use a strong drawbar and attach it firmly.

NOTICE
• Starting is accompanied by some
shock. Start the vehicle slowly.
• The inclination angle for the drawbar Within 15°

shall be 0° vertically (horizontal) and Within 15°

within 15° for right/left.
• When either one of the right and left
hooks is used for towing, the limit
0°(Horizontal)
towing force is 13 ton. When both
right and left hooks are used, the limit
towing force is 20 ton. F01048-00E

When Engine or Compressor is Damaged (Compressed Air can be Supplied from Outside)
Cover

. Apply the parking brake of disabled vehicle and

set the shift lever to "Neutral."

. Attach the drawbar to the towing device of

disabled vehicle.

. Open the cover at the right of the engine room

on the disabled vehicle, and remove the cap
(red) of the air intake hole.
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Cap

F00984-00E

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. Connect the air intake hole of the towing vehicle

and the joint using an air hose (10 m).

. Turn the battery main switch of the disabled

vehicle to "ON."

6. Start the engine. (When the compressor is

damaged)

 hen the engine can be started, start the

W
engine for steering operation.

Even if the engine is damaged, turn the starter

switch to "ON."

7. Bleed the air from the towing vehicle so that the

pointers on the two air pressure gauges reach in
the red area.
• The low air pressure warning lamp goes off.

In some cases, the alarm buzzer may not

stop.

8. Release the parking brake.

9. Tow the vehicle at a speed from 5 to 10 km/h

with sufficient care.

0. After the towing, engage the parking brake and

remove the drawbar and air hose.

Install the cap on the air intake hole.

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When Transmission is Damaged

WARNING
With the engine stopped, the brake does not work when air pressure drops because air is
not accumulated. In addition, steering operation requires more operating force (because
only the emergency steering circuit works). Be sure to start the engine before towing.

. Apply the parking brake of the disabled vehicle

and set the shift lever to "Neutral."

. Attach the drawbar to the towing device of the

disabled vehicle.

. Turn the battery main switch of the disabled

vehicle to "ON."

. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle (if

possible).
Make sure that the low air pressure
warning lamp goes off and the pointers on
the two air pressure gauges reach the red
area.

. Release the parking brake.

6. Tow the vehicle at a speed from 5 to 10 km/h

with sufficient care.

7. After the towing, engage the parking brake and

remove the drawbar and air hose.

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When Brake System is Damaged

WARNING
With the engine stopped, the brake does not work when air pressure drops because air is
not accumulated. In addition, steering operation requires more operating force (because
only the emergency steering circuit works).
Be sure to start the engine before towing.

. Set the stoppers to the tires to prevent the

disabled vehicle from running.

. Forcibly release the right and left spring brakes

of the brake chambers for the 3rd and 4th axles.
Turn the stud blot for release counterclockwise
until it stops, and compress it for approx. 75 mm.
(Fully retract the spring of the brake chamber
inside.) 4th axle

WARNING
This operation is dangerous because the 3rd axle

vehicle may travel when the parking brake

is forcibly released.
Stud bolt
Be sure to perform only when:
• The disabled vehicle is placed on a level
ground, and stoppers are set to the tires. 75
• The vehicle is moved as the action
against emergency.

F00986-00E
. Attach the drawbar to the towing device of
disabled vehicle.

. Turn the battery main switch of the disabled

vehicle to "ON."

. Start the engine (if possible).

6. Remove stoppers from the tires.

7. Tow the vehicle at a speed from 5 to 10 km/h

with sufficient care.
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8. After the towing, set stoppers to the tires and

remove the drawbar.

9. On completion of repair, tighten the stud blot of

the break chamber to the original position.

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When Vehicle cannot be Leveled (When Suspension is Damaged)

NOTICE
Do not travel when the vehicle is not leveled (when the vehicle is inclined).
It may damage the suspension cylinders.

If the vehicle cannot be leveled because of electrical failure with the suspension, use the emergency levelling
switch to level the vehicle.
The traveling after leveling the vehicle forcibly by the emergency leveling switch is an emergency travelling. In
this state, when the speed exceeds 5 km/h, the buzzer sounds.

. Stop the vehicle on a level ground. Apply

the parking brake and move the shift lever to
"Neutral." Keep the engine running.

. Check again that the suspension leveling

indicator stays flashing even if the suspension
leveling switch is pressed and hold for 1 second Stays
or longer. flashing

The emergency leveling operation is

available only when the suspension
leveling indicator is flashing.

Not lit

Suspension leveling
indicator
F00987-00E
. Open the emergency leveling switch box at the
left front upper part of the outrigger. Emergency leveling switch box

F00988-00E
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. Check the direction (up/down) of the level on the

each of four suspension position detectors.
Check the direction
of the lever.
Suspension
 he suspension detectors are located on
T poistion
the front right/left of the 2nd axle and the detector

front right/left of the 4th axle.

The figure shows the suspension position
detector on the front side of the 4th axle.

F00989-00E

. Operate the individual suspension switch so that 6(7/(9(572

the levers of the four suspension position

7+,6326,7,21

detectors are leveled.

/(9(/,1*'(7(&725
Turning the suspension individual switch to
upward extends the relevant suspension
cylinder and raises the vehicle.

(Example) When the lever indicates

upward, operate the individual suspension 86((0(5*(1&</(9(/,1*6:,7&+
21/<:+(16863(16,21/(9(/,1*
switch so that the vehicle is raised. '2(6127:25.3523(5/<

F01001-00E

6. Check that the levers of all the suspension

position detectors are leveled.
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INFORMATION
AND DATA
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Conversion Tables

The items enclosed in thick lines are in SI units.

Force

N kgf
1 1.01972 × 10 -1
9.80665 1

Pressure

Pa kPa MPa bar kgf/cm2

1 1 × 10 -3 1 × 10 -6 1 × 10 -5 1.01972 × 10 -5
1 × 103 1 1 × 10 -3 1 × 10 -2 1.01972 × 10 -2
1 × 10 6 1 × 103 1 1 × 10 1.01972 × 10
1 × 10 5 1 × 102 1 × 10 -1 1 1.01972
9.80665 × 104 9.80665 × 10 9.80665 × 10 -2 9.80665×10 -1 1

Torque, Moment

N⋅cm N⋅m kgf⋅cm kgf⋅m

1 1 × 10 -2 1.01972 × 10 -1 1.01972 × 10 -3
1 × 102 1 1.01972 × 10 1.01972 × 10 -1
9.80665 9.80665 × 10 -2 1 1 × 10 -2
9.80665 × 102 9.80665 1 × 102 1

Power

W kW PS
1 1 × 10 -3 1.35962 × 10 -3
1 × 103 1 1.35962
7.355 × 102 7.355 × 10 -1 1
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Bolt Tightening Torque

The tightening torque for mounting bolts depends on the quality grade and thread size.

Wrench size Tightening torque

Thread size (mm) (N⋅m {kgf⋅cm})
(mm) Hexagon socket Grade Grade
Hexagon bolt
head bolt 8.8 10.9
M8 23 (230) 34 (350)
13 6
M8 x 1 25 (250) 37 (380)
M10 46 (470) 67 (680)
17 8
M10 x 1.2 5 49 (500) 71 (720)
M12 79 (810) 115 (1170)
19 10
M12 x 1.5 83 (850) 120 (1220)
M14 125 (1270) 185 (1890)
22 12
M14 x 1.5 135 (1380) 200 (2040)
M16 195 (1990) 290 (2960)
24 14
M16 x 1.5 210 (2140) 310 (3160)
M18 280 (2860) 400 (4080)
27 14
M18 x 1.5 315 (3210) 450 (4590)
M20 395 (4030) 510 (5200)
30 17
M20 x 1.5 440 (4490) 630 (6420)
M22 540 (5510) 760 (7750)
32 17
M22 x 1.5 590 (6020) 840 (8570)
M24 680 (6930) 970 (9890)
36 19
M24 x 1.5 740 (7550) 1050 (10700)

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Major Specifications

Engine Type
Item Data
Engine Mercedes-Benz OM457LA
Displacement 11.967 L {11,967 cc}
-1
Maximum output 260 kW {353PS} at 1,900 min {rpm}
-1
Maximum torque 1,850 N⋅m {188 kgf⋅m} at 1,100 min {rpm}

Traveling Performance
Item Data
Maximum speed 84 km/h
Gradeability (tan θ) 0.58
Minimum turning
11,3 m
radius
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Oils and Greases

Oils and Greases Table

The oils and greases listed below are used at the time of shipment from the factory.

Oil/Grease No. Component Brand (manufacturer) Capacity/quantity

Daphne Eponex Grease SR No. 2
Grease 1 For general use As required
(Idemitsu)
Approx. 36 L
Refer to the separate engine (without filter replacement)
Engine oil 1 Engine
operation manual. Approx. 39 L
(at filter replacement)
Engine coolant 1 Reserve tank CCI LLC L415 (CCI) 45 L (50% concentration)

Brake oil 1 Clutch Apollo Brake Fluid DOT 3 (Idemitsu) Approx. 0.12 L (tank capacity)

Mobilube GX 80W-90 (Exxon Mobil)

1 Transmission or Approx. 13.9 L
Shell Spirax EP 75W-85 (Shell)
3rd axle differential:
Mobilube HD 80W-90
Gear oil Approx. 20 L
(Exxon Mobil)
4th axle differential:
1 Axle or
Approx. 16.7 L
Shell Gelco Multi Gear 80W-90
Each planetary:
(Shell)
Approx. 1.5 L x 4 places
Fuel 1 Fuel tank Diesel fuel JIS #2 Approx. 300 L

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Recommended Oils and Greases

Use the oils and greases used at the time of factory shipment for replacement. If using other brands of oils and
greases is unavoidable, use the brands shown in the equivalent field in the table below.

Grease
Oil/grease at shipment Equivalent
Brand
Component
Manufacturer Brand Manufacturer Ambient temperature Ambient temperature
of -15°C or higher of -30°C or higher
Daphne Daphne
Idemitsu
Eponex SR No. 2 Grease XLA No. 2
Daphne JX Nippon Oil & Epnoc Grease
Epnoc Grease LT2
Idemitsu Eponex Energy AP(N)2
Shell Alvania EP Grease 2 Alvania Grease R
SR No. 2
Lithtan EP2 Beacon 325
Exxon Mobil
Mobilux EP2 Mobil Grease 22
NOK A-5-1 TOP AS JL52

Engine Oil
Oil/grease at shipment
Component
Manufacturer Brand
Refer to the separate engine operation
Engine
manual.

Engine coolant (Long Life Coolant)

Oil/grease at shipment Equivalent
Component
Manufacturer Brand Manufacturer Brand
Engine coolant CCI CCI LLC L415 Refer to the separate engine operation manual.

Brake Oil
Oil/grease at shipment Equivalent
Component
Manufacturer Brand Type
Clutch Idemitsu Apollo Brake Fluid DOT 3 SAE J1703 DOT3 or DOT4
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Gear Oil
Oil/grease at shipment Equivalent
Component
Type Type
Mobilube GX 80W-90 (Exxon Mobil)
Transmission or AP1 GL-4 75W-85
Shell Spirax EP 75W-85 (Shell)
Shell Gelco Multi Gear 80W-90 (Shell)
Axle or AP1 GL-5 80W-90
Mobilube HD 80W-90 (Exxon Mobil)

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Service Data

Service Data

Air Pressure in Tank

Front brake circuit
810 to 850 kPa {8.3 to 8.7 kgf/cm2}
Normal pressure
Rear brake circuit
740 to 770 kPa {7.5 to 7.8 kgf/cm2}
2
Warning pressure 540 kPa {5.5 kgf/cm } or less

Tire Air Pressure

Tire size Air pressure
2
315/80R22.5 850 kPa {8.5 kgf/cm }

Maximum Speed at Each Shift Position

Shift position Maximum speed (km/h)
8 84(Speed limiter)
7 69
6 50
5 36
4 26
3 20
2 14
1 10
Lo 7
R 7
The maximum speed in performance
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