Maintenance work on the superstructure
8.8 Hoist ropes
8 - 60 3 302 649 en Maintenance manual
GMK4090
07.12.2017
8.8.5 Replacing the hoist rope
Spare parts
and tools
– An original replacement part; à Rope certificate.
– A reel stand with braking block.
– Torque wrench for 79 Nm (58 lbf ft).
Prerequisites – The truck crane must be level.
– The main boom has been set down on the boom rest.
– The hook block is unreeved; à Operating manual.
Replacing the
old rope
• Unreel the hoist rope until it switches off.
• Adjust the lowering limit switch so that you can unreel the rope
completely;
à Setting the lowering limit switch, p. 8 - 63.
• Unreel the remaining layers from the hoist drum.
• Protect the truck crane from unauthorised use; à p. 2 - 3.
S
Risk of accidents due to falling loads
Use only a replacement rope that has the same technical specifications as
the defective rope, or an authentic replacement rope.
G
Risk of accidents due to rotating rope drum
Switch the engine off and remove the ignition key so that no unauthorised
operation of the hoist can occur.