Manitowoc MLC100-1 User Manual

OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES MLC90A-1/MLC100-1 OPERATOR MANUAL
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Published 12-10-19, Control # 258-05
Swing Operation
1. Adjust swing speed to meet operator needs.
Speed and torque can be adjusted between 25% and
100%. See the Speed and Torque Setting Screen topic
in the Main Display Operation Manual for detailed
instructions.
2. Turn off the swing park switch.
3. Increase the engine speed to the desired RPM with the
hand throttle. Press the foot throttle to momentarily
increase the engine speed when more power is
required.
4. Move the swing control handle to the LEFT from off to
SWING LEFT or move the swing control handle to the
RIGHT from off to SWING RIGHT.
Speed will increase/decrease in relation to control
handle movement.
5. Start the swing motion with a smooth acceleration.
Continue control handle motion to swing at the desired
speed.
6. Stop swinging by releasing the swing control handle to
OFF. Swing speed will decrease to off and the rotating
bed will coast to a stop.
If a faster stop is desired, move the swing control handle
past OFF to the opposite swing direction.
7. Once the rotating bed stops, depress the button on the
control handle to apply the swing holding brake to hold
the rotating bed in position for short periods during the
operating cycle.
8. To hold the rotating bed in position for long periods, turn
on the swing park switch.
WARNING
Tipping Hazard
To prevent the crane from tipping, adhere to any swing
limitations given in the capacity chart.
DANGER
Moving Crane Hazard
The counterweights can strike personnel in the area of the
swing path! Warn personnel to stay clear of the swing
path. Sound the horn prior to swinging.
Figure 3-11. Swing (and Boom) Control Handle
CAUTION
Avoid Boom/Swing Drive Damage
Do not apply the swing holding brake or turn on the swing
park switch while swinging. The brake will bring the
rotating bed to an abrupt stop. This action could cause
damage to the boom and jib from side loading or damage
to the swing drive from shock loading.
Bring the rotating bed to a smooth stop with the swing
control handle and then apply the swing holding brake or
turn on the swing park switch.

Manitowoc MLC100-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	MLC100-1
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English