Manitowoc 16000 User Manual

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UNDER CARRIAGE 16000 SERVICE/MAINTENANCE MANUAL
8-4
Published 05-03-17, Control # 228-03
CRAWLER
Maintenance
Crawler wear cannot be eliminated, but the rate of wear can
be reduced through regular preventive maintenance, as
follows:
• Lubricate the crawlers as instructed in the Lubrication
Guide.
• Keep the crawlers clean and avoid dirt build-up when
cutting.
• Keep all the mounting bolts tight (see the Parts Manual
for applicable torque values).
• Keep treads properly adjusted.
• Inspect crawler gear cases, crawler frames, rollers, and
treads on a regular basis.
Look for oil leaks, excessive wear, cracks, and other
damage. Broken or cracked parts can indicate that the
treads are adjusted too tight.
Repair or replace damaged parts immediately to prevent
further damage.
• Adjust top roller guards close to the top rollers without
touching the rollers as shown in Figure 8-2
.
Tread Slack
Measuring Tread Slack
Check tread slack at the tumbler end of each crawler.
Maintain equal tread slack at both crawlers. Use the
following procedure:
1. Travel forward or reverse on a firm level surface so all
tread slack is in the top of the treads at the tumbler end
of the crawlers as shown in Figure 8-2
.
2. Place a straight edge on the tread as shown in
Figure 8-2
. The gap between the straight edge and the
top of the tread at the lowest point should be between 38
mm (1-1/2 in) and 76 mm (3 in).
3. Adjust tread slack if the gap exceeds either limit.
4. Adjust the treads tighter when operating on firm ground
and looser when operating on soft ground (mud or
sand).
CAUTION
Pin Damage and Tread Wear!
Do not adjust the treads too tight. Tread pins will wear
rapidly and may break. Dirt build-up will tighten the treads
even more, increasing the possibility of damage.
More torque is required to drive tight treads, which results
in faster wear and more fuel consumption.
FIGURE 8-2
Gap
38 mm (1-1/2 in) Tight Limit
76 mm (3 in) Loose Limit
Tumbler End
of Crawler
Straight
Edge
Top Roller Guards
(typical 4 places)
A10568
Top Roller

Manitowoc 16000 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	16000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English