Manitowoc 18000 User Manual

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OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL
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Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23
CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION AND
FUNCTION
A – Engine Controls
See Figure 3-4 for the following controls.
A1. Engine Stop/Run/Start Switch
Insert key.
Turn CLOCKWISE to RUN position to turn on crane
electrical system and digital display.
Turn fully CLOCKWISE to START engine. RELEASE to RUN
position as soon as engine starts.
Rotate COUNTERCLOCKWISE to STOP engine and turn off
crane’s electric system.
NOTE: Stopping the engine in an emergency causes all
brakes to apply and any functions being operated
to stop — beware that functions stop abruptly.
The engine is equipped with an automatically
controlled ether starting unit to aid in startup during
cold weather.
A2. Engine Stop Switch
Push knob DOWN to STOP engine in an emergency.
Stopping the engine in an emergency causes all brakes to
apply and any functions being operated to stop — beware
that functions stop abruptly.
NOTE: This knob must be pulled up before the engine can
be restarted.
A3. Engine Diagnostics Lights
See Engine Diagnostics in this section for a description of
each light and the engine diagnostic faults.
A4. Engine Hand Throttle
Pull handle BACK to INCREASE engine speed.
Push handle FORWARD to DECREASE engine speed.
NOTE: The selected engine speed is maintained when the
handle is released.
Speed of the crane functions depends on engine
speed and on how far the control handles are
moved in either direction from off.
Engine speed must be fast enough to provide
sufficient power for the work being done. Engine
can stall under load if engine speed is too slow.
A5. Engine Foot Throttle
PRESS pedal to INCREASE engine speed above the hand
throttle setting.
RELEASE pedal to DECREASE engine speed to idle or to
the hand throttle setting.
A6. Engine Clutch Handle
Pull clutch handle OUT and UP to bracket on crane to
DISENGAGE clutch.
Push clutch handle IN and DOWN to bracket on engine to
ENGAGE clutch.
A7. Battery Disconnect Switch
Turn handle CLOCKWISE to CONNECT battery circuit.
Turn handle COUNTERCLOCKWISE to DISCONNECT
battery circuit for the following reasons:
• When servicing crane’s electrical control system
• If desired, to prevent batteries from discharging when
the crane is stored for extended periods of time
• If desired, to prevent crane from being started by
unauthorized personnel
The handle can be removed when the batteries are
disconnected to prevent unauthorized use.
WARNING
Unauthorized Startup!
Always STOP engine and remove key before leaving
crane unattended. This practice will prevent unauthorized
personnel from operating crane.
CAUTION
Engine Damage!
To avoid possible engine fault codes and undesirable
operation, make sure engine ignition switch has been off
two minutes before disconnecting batteries.
Do not rely on this switch to protect crane’s electronic
systems when welding. Disconnect battery cables at
batteries before welding.

Manitowoc 18000 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	18000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English