Manitowoc Published 03-29-17, Control # 064-23 v2 4-29
14000 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Deploy Crawler Steps
Rotate each crawler step (Figure 4-17) up and out from
stored position to working position.
Install Platforms
See Figure 4-16 for the following procedure.
There are four removable platforms (1, View A) on the right
side of the crane and five on the left side of the crane.
Eight of the platforms are the same length. The left rear
platform is shorter than the rest.
The platforms are stored on the crawlers (View D).
1. Remove platforms as follows (View C):
a. Loosen lock nut (3a) and screw (3b).
b. Slide top platform (1) toward screw.
c. Lift platform up and rotate it out of cutouts (2a) in
frame (2).
Each platform weighs approximately 17 lb (8 kg).
d. Repeat steps for remaining platforms.
2. Starting at rear on either side of crane, install platforms
as follows (View B):
a. Lift platform (1) into position.
Remember — the left rear platform is shorter than
the rest.
b. Hook platform lugs (1a) through cutouts (2a) in
frame (2).
c. Rotate platform (1) down so notches (1b) engage
frame (2).
d. Slide platform to rear as far as it will go.
e. Install remaining platforms in same manner.
f. Once all platforms are installed, hand tighten
screws (3b) and securely tighten lock nuts (3a) to
lock platforms in position.
Assemble Boom and Jib
Assemble desired boom and jib combination. See Boom and
Jib Rigging instructions.
FIGURE 4-17
Crawler Step
(Working Position)
Crawler Step
(Stored Position)
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