Manitowoc Published 05-03-17, Control # 228-03 2-15
16000 SERVICE/MAINTENANCE MANUAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
SYSTEM CALIBRATION AND TESTS
Accessory System Checks
To operate the following items, use the controls on the hand-
held remote control and select the Liftcrane Mast Handling
Capacities Chart on the RCL screen.
Rotating Bed Jacking Cylinders
Perform the following procedure when the upperworks are
supported on the jacks:
1. Fully extend and retract the jacks three to four times to
remove air from the cylinders.
2. Scroll to the jacking diagnostic screen to verify that 206
bar (2,989 psi) is present when cylinders are fully
extended and retracted (stalled).
3. When the controls are off, the cylinders must not retract.
If they do, contact Manitowoc Crane Care Lattice Team.
4. When retracting the jacks, the rotating bed must lower
slowly and smoothly.
Front and Rear Rotating Bed Pins
Perform the following procedure after the hydraulic lines are
connected to the cylinders just prior to connecting the
rotating bed to the adapter frame:
1. Unlock the keeper plates to allow the cylinders to
operate.
2. Fully engage and disengage the pins three to four times
to remove air from the cylinders.
3. Scroll to the pins diagnostic screen to verify that 206 bar
(2,989 psi) is present when the pins are fully engaged
and disengaged (stalled).
Live Mast Cylinders
Perform the following procedure when the mast is removed:
1. Fully raise and lower the mast cylinders three to four
times to remove air from the mast cylinders.
2. Scroll to the cab tilt, rigging winch, and mast diagnostic
screen to verify that 206 bar (2,989 psi) is present when
the mast cylinders are fully extended (stalled) and 88 bar
(1,276 psi) is present when the mast cylinders are
retracted.
Carbody Jacking Cylinders (Optional)
Perform the following procedure when the upperworks and
carbody are supported on the jacks:
1. Fully extend and retract the jacks three to four times to
remove air from the cylinders.
2. Scroll to the jacking diagnostic screen to verify that 206
bar (2,989 psi) is present when the cylinders are fully
extended and retracted (stalled).
FIGURE 2-13
Typical Diagnostic Screen
(Screen for Drum 4 Shown)
Handle
Command
Drum
Speed
System
Pressure
Pump
Command
16-1013
CAUTION
Damage to Mast!
When raising the mast for the first time, or after
maintenance of mast cylinder, raise the mast slowly and
check that both cylinders are raising the mast evenly. The
mast could twist if one cylinder is not working correctly.