Manitowoc 16000 User Manual

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Manitowoc Published 05-03-17, Control # 228-03 6-1
16000 SERVICE/MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWING
6
SECTION 6
SWING
MANUAL RELEASE OF SWING BRAKE AND
LOCK
See Figure 6-1 for the following procedure.
The hydraulic swing brake must be released when the swing
planetary is removed and reinstalled to allow alignment of
the gear teeth in the swing shaft with the teeth in the ring
gear.
Hydraulic hand pumps with pressure gauges are needed to
manually release the swing brake:
1. Disconnect the hoses from the fitting at the brake
release port.
2. Attach the hand pump to the brake release port.
3. Pressurize the brake to 24 bar (348 psi).
4. Proceed to remove or install the swing planetary.
5. Release the pressure and remove the hand pump.
WARNING
Unexpected Crane Movement!
The crane can swing suddenly when the swing brake is
released. Before releasing the swing brake, secure the
crane by lowering the boom onto blocking at ground level
to prevent sudden uncontrolled swinging.
The procedure given in this section is for servicing
purposes only. The swing brake must be fully operational
when operating the crane.
CAUTION
Avoid Damage to Parts!
Do not exceed 24 bar (348 psi) pressure when releasing
the swing brake.
P899a
Brake Release Port
(06 ORS Fitting)
Swing Lock “Out” Port
(04 SAE O-Ring Fitting)
P899b
Swing Lock “In” Port
(04 SAE O-Ring Fitting)
FIGURE 6-1

Manitowoc 16000 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	16000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English