Manitowoc CD15

Published 3-30-2018, CTRL 636-05 6-23
CD15 OPERATOR MANUAL MAINTENANCE
6
Check Hoist Gearbox and Brake Lubricant Levels
1. Lower the boom to its lowest position.
2. Service the hoist gearbox as follows:
a. Rotate the hoist drum until the plug (Figure 6-29) is
in the fill/check hole in the hoist frame.
b. Engage the parking brake and stop the engine
c. Clean the area around the plug and remove it.
d. Check the lubricant level. It should be even with the
bottom of the plug hole.
e. If necessary, add the proper type of oil (specified in
Section 8 of this manual) until the oil is even with the
bottom of the plug hole.
f. Reinstall the plug.
3. Service the hoist brake as follows:
a. Clean the around of the brake breather/check/fill
plug (Figure 6-30) and remove it.
b. Check the lubricant level. It should be even with the
bottom of the plug hole.
c. If necessary, add the proper type of oil (specified in
Section 8 of this manual) until the oil is even with the
bottom of the plug hole.
d. Install the breather/fill/check plug.
8953
Hoist Gearbox
Breather
FIGURE 6-29
Hoist Gearbox Fill/
Check Plug Hole
WARNING
DO NOT use EP type gear lubes in the brake section of
this hoist. EP lubes may prevent the clutch from locking
up, causing the load to fall and resulting in property
damage, personal injury or death.
8954
Hoist Brake Breather/
Fill/Check Plug
FIGURE 6-30