Grove RT600E Series Shop Reference and Maintenance Guide

The Grove RT600E rough-terrain crane spends its life on construction sites, plants, and yards where mud, dust, and heavy lifts are the norm. This shop reference and maintenance guide is what I’d keep on the bench or in the service truck to walk through real repairs and routine service on the crane. When, for example, the boom won’t telescope smoothly or an axle brake is dragging, this is the book I’d use to trace the problem, verify adjustments, and confirm I’m fitting the right parts back on.

Applications & Use Cases

• Plan scheduled services so you can inspect, lubricate, and adjust key crane systems before they fail on a lift.
• Trace hydraulic issues in boom, outriggers, or steering by following the recommended checks and test points.
• Identify correct components—seals, calipers, hoses—before ordering or tearing down an assembly.
• Verify alignments and settings after replacing brake, axle, or steering parts so the crane tracks and stops properly.
• Support field repairs by giving techs a common reference when talking with parts or service managers.

FAQ

Q: Is this manual practical to use on a tablet in the field?

A: Yes, as long as it’s a clear scan, you can zoom diagrams and search text on a tablet, which is handy when you’re under the crane.

Q: Should I still print sections of this manual?

A: For messy jobs like brake or hydraulic work, printing the key pages you need keeps your device clean and lets you mark notes.

Safety Note

Always de-energize, lock out, and mechanically secure the crane before starting any inspection or repair.

Grove RT600E Series Crane Index:

Air Conditioner…………………………………………………………. Page 4
Axle Caliper ……………………………………………………………….Page 115
Axle Differential …………………………………………………………Page 139
Axle Steer End ……………………………………………………………Page 238
Axle Wheel End ………………………………………………………….Page 272
Brake, Parking……………………………………………………………Page 315
Cylinder, Lock-Out…………………………………………………….Page 326
Cylinder, Outrigger…………………………………………………….Page 333
Cylinder, Outrigger Extend ………………………………………..Page 343
Cylinder, Steer……………………………………………………………Page 350
Engine………………………………………………………………………..Page 359
Filtration, Air ……………………………………………………………. Page 365
Filtration, Hydraulic …………………………………………………..Page 371
Hoist…………………………………………………………………………..Page 377
Hook Block…………………………………………………………………Page 410
Pump Assemblies………………………………………………………..Page 415
Slip Ring …………………………………………………………………….Page 432
Swing Drive………………………………………………………………..Page 436
Swivel, Hydraulic ……………………………………………………….Page 459
Swivel, Water……………………………………………………………..Page 462
Transmission………………………………………………………………Page 471
Valve, Auxiliary………………………………………………………….Page 577
Valve, Main 4 Section …………………………………………………Page 605
Valve, Steering……………………………………………………………Page 621

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