National Crane 500E2 Boom Truck Service Manual

A National Crane 500E2 is a telescopic boom crane mounted on a truck chassis. It sets pipe, lifts materials onto roofs and moves equipment around job sites where a full crawler or rough-terrain crane isn't worth the trouble. When one goes down out of warranty, the person under it needs repair procedures, not guesswork. That's who reaches for a service manual: the tech rebuilding a hydraulic component, chasing an electrical fault, or setting up a used crane that arrived with no paperwork.

What this manual helps you do

• Troubleshoot hydraulic system problems by following the test and diagnostic procedures a service manual like this usually gives.
• Remove and rebuild components in the boom and hoist, turntable and slewing, and outriggers groups.
• Trace electrical system faults and verify the fix before the crane goes back to work.
• Adjust and set components using the maintenance and adjustment procedures.
• Look up a topic fast with the alphabetical index and searchable text.

Who this is for

Crane service technicians, rental fleet mechanics and independent repair shops working on the 500E2. It also suits dealer technicians and plant maintenance staff who fix their own cranes in-house.

FAQ

Q: What do I receive and how is it organised?

A: You get 2 PDF files, 206 pages in total, in English. Manual 1 is 102 pages and the main manual, publication CTRL112-00, is 104 pages. The main manual is titled "500E2 Service Manual" and is split into Sections 1 through 10 with an alphabetical index. The text is searchable and copyable.

Q: Which machine does it fit?

A: It is written for the National Crane 500E2 boom truck. Check your crane's model plate against 500E2 and you're set.

Q: How does it fit the job I'm doing?

A: If you're pulling a component, diagnosing a fault or adjusting a system in your own shop, you'll have the workshop procedures on screen or printed at the bench. Search a term, jump to the section and work from it.

You get the full set of both manuals in one download, ready to open at the crane.

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