Manitowoc Published 08-06-19, Control # 237-09_v2 4-45
MLC165-1 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
See Figure 4-38 for the remaining steps.
9. Connect lifting slings from the assist crane to the top two
lifting lugs (3, View A) on the boom butt (1).
Use a 2-leg chain sling or shackles and synthetic slings.
The assist crane and lifting slings must be sized to lift
half the weight of the assembled boom.
10. Slowly lift the boom butt to align the bottom connector
holes and install bottom connector pins (4, View B). The
pins are stored in the brackets (5) on the boom butt (1).
11. Lower the boom butt until the lifting slings are slack
12. Disconnect the lifting slings from the boom butt.
View A
View B
Figure 4-38
Item Description
1Boom Butt
2Insert
3 Lifting Lug (2)
4 Bottom Connector Pin with Safety Pin (2)
5 Storage Bracket