Manitowoc Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23 4-5
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
It is owner’s/user’s responsibility to ensure that all lifting
slings, hooks, and shackles are in safe working order and
capable of handling loads applied to them.
RETAINING CONNECTING PINS
Connecting pins are retained in various ways:
• Snap pins
• Quick-release pins
• Cotter pins
• Keeper plates with cap screws and lock washers
Do not operate crane until all connecting pins are installed
and properly retained.
COLD WEATHER MAST OPERATION
The live mast, live mast cylinders, and live mast arms can be
damaged when attempting to lower the live mast (to rear)
during cold weather.
Do not attempt to lower the live mast with the mast hoist
during cold weather until the following steps have been
performed:
• Temperature of hydraulic oil warmed up to at least 60°F
(16°C)
• Mast cylinders fully extended and retracted twice to fill
cylinders with warm oil
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