Manitowoc 16000 - Install Crawlers; Install First Crawler

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Manitowoc Published 05-09-17, Control # 011-29_v2 4-19
16000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
4
Install Crawlers
The crane must be in the following configuration to install
crawlers:
• Mast arms fully raised
• Liftcrane Mast Capacities Chart selected on rated
capacity indicator/limiter display configuration screen
• Swing limited to 10° either side of center when handling
first crawler (Figure 4-10
, View E)
• Mast operated within limits of Liftcrane Mast Capacities
Chart at end of this section
Install First Crawler
To prevent the crawler pads from sagging too much when the
crawler is lifted, chains are installed between the crawler
frames and pads (see Figure 4-14
, View F). Some sag must
be allowed to prevent interference between carbody and
crawler pads.
1. Thoroughly clean and grease all machined surfaces (1,
Figure 4-13
, Views E and F) on carbody and crawler.
Failing to clean and grease machined surfaces may
result in loud banging sounds when attempting to turn
crane while traveling. Though not harmful, operators
may find the sounds disturbing.
Once the crawlers are installed, the drive shafts will be at
opposite corners: drive shaft on left side to rear and drive
shaft on right side to front.
2. Position trailer carrying crawler along desired side of
crane (View A).
3. Disconnect hydraulic hoses (see Figure 4-12
):
• (11, View A) from coupler (12a)
• (12, View B) from coupler (11a)
Move hoses out of the way so they do not interfere with
crawler installation.
See Figure 4-13
for the remaining steps.
4. Remove collars (3, View D) and retract crawler
connecting pins (2) with crawler pins control (4 or 5,
View G).
With crawler pins disengaged, grease them. See
Section 5.
5. Attach hooks from chain sling (7, View A) to crawler as
shown in Figure 4-11
.
6. Tilt operator’s cab up, as required, so crawler does not
hit cab.
7. Slowly hoist crawler clear of trailer.
8. Remove trailer.
9. Slowly lower crawler, mast up, and swing to engage
holes in crawler lugs (11, View C) with fixed pins (12) in
carbody.
10. Continue to lower crawler until handling chains slacken.
11. Using control handle (4 or 5, View G), engage crawler
connecting pins (2, View D).
12. Install collars (3, View D) and retaining pins.
13. Unhook chain sling (7, View B) from crawler.
WARNING
Tipping Hazard!
• Make sure the crane is level. Check 2-way level on
front of carbody. Adjust carbody jacks as required.
• Do not exceed capacities given in Liftcrane Mast
Capacities Chart when handling crawlers with mast.
Crane will tip forward.
CAUTION
Parts Damage!
Avoid hitting carbody jacks with crawlers.