Manitowoc 16000 Operator's Manual

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SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 16000 OPERATOR MANUAL
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Published 05-09-17, Control # 011-29_v2
Lower Live Mast To Shipping Position
See Figure 4-9 for the following procedure.
1. Select Liftcrane Mast Capacities Chart.
2. Increase engine speed to desired RPM.
3. If required, fully raise mast assist arms using mast
switch on remote control.
4. BOOM UP with boom hoist control to lower live mast (1)
to shipping position.
Mast assist arms will support mast as cylinders retract
automatically.
5. Release boom hoist control once mast comes to rest on
supports at rear of rotating bed.
6. Fully lower mast assist arms using mast switch on
remote control.
7. Unpin cab strut from lug on cab support and rotate
operator’s cab 90° from operating position (View A).
a. With cab raise/lower switch on remote control lower
cab to up to shipping position (View A).
b. Pin cab strut to lug on rotating bed (View A).
c. On top of cab, remove screws and move amber
beacon to shipping (horizontal) position. Remove
radio antenna.
8. Shut down engine.
Install Crane On Trailer
See Figure 4-7 for the following procedure.
To install crane on trailer use the following steps:
1. Extend carbody jacks fully to provide clearance for
trailer.
2. Center transport trailer under carbody.
3. Slowly retract jacks to lower crane onto trailer.
4. Block both ends of the crane so it is firmly supported and
fully retract jacks.
5. Store jack pads (View B).
6. Store each carbody jack as follows:
a. Remove connecting pin from working hole (View C).
b. Swing jack in.
c. Install connecting pin in storage hole (View C)
7. Rotate operator’s cab to shipping position and secure
with strut (Figure 4-8
).
Remove Exhaust Pipes
See Figure 4-6 for the following procedure.
1. Remove rear enclosure panels (1, View A).
2. Unhook springs (4, View B) from clips (5) and remove
both exhaust pipes (2) from working position.
3. Store exhaust pipes (2) in enclosure frame (View A).
4. Remove both rain caps (3) from working position (View
A).
5. Install rain caps in shipping position and connect springs
(4, View B) to clips (5).
6. Install rear enclosure panels (1).
WARNING
Falling Mast Hazard!
Do not raise mast to 115° until mast assist arms are fully
raised. Mast will fall over backwards.
CAUTION
Equipment Damage!
Use extreme care not to hit jacks with trailer when backing
trailer into position:
Provide a signal person to give instructions to truck driver.
WARNING
Burn Hazard!
Exhaust pipes are hot. Take every precaution to prevent
being burnt when pipes are removed.

Manitowoc 16000 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	16000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English