Section 5 – GENERAL MACHINE MAINTENANSE
Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A
5-70 3/2019 MC305C-3
4. In response to the number of falls, draw the
wire rope through the load sheave at the
boom end, hook block sheave, guide sheave,
and retraction cam.
Fig. 5-148
Fig. 5-149
Fig. 5-150
5. Secure the end of the wire rope (5) to the
wedge socket (3), following the procedure
provided below.
(1) Draw the wire rope (5) through the wedge
socket (3) as shown in the figure.
(2) With the rope wedge (7) in position (a),
yank at the wire rope (5) in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
Fig. 5-151
6. Fasten the rope (10) together with the rope
clip (4) to the dead end of the wire rope (5).
Fig. 5-152
7. Secure the wedge socket (3) to the boom with
the wedge socket pin (1), and tighten the
wedge socket fixing bolt (2).
8. Place the boom derricking lever in the "Raise"
position (pull it toward you) or the boom
telescoping lever in the "Extend" position (pull
it toward you) to raise the hook block.
NOTICE: Winch operation is allowed only after the
hook block is raised.
9. With the boom extended and raised fully,
place the winch lever in the "Down" position
(push it toward the front) to adjust the wire
rope (5) until 3 to 4 turns of wire are left in the
winch drum (8).
10. With the wire rope (5) held under tension,
place the winch lever in the "Up" position (pull
it toward you) to wind up the wire rope (5) in
the winch drum (8).