Manitowoc MLC165-1 User Manual

Manitowoc Published 08-06-19, Control # 237-09_v2 4-55
MLC165-1 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
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4. If equipped with intermediate suspension, proceed as
follows:
- Boom up or down as needed to loosen the hitch
pins (4, View D).
- Remove the hitch pins (4, View D).
- Have an assistant watch the straps and the
intermediate suspension strut as they lower.
- Slowly boom down. The outer and inner strut
frames will lower.
- Signal the operator to STOP booming down if
the struts stop lowering. Correct the problem
before continuing.
- Stop booming down when the inner strut frame
(3, View C) contacts the bottom connector pins
in the inserts.
- Install the hitch pins (4, View C) in the inner
strut frame (3).
- Boom up just enough to loosen the hitch pins
(1, View C) and remove the hitch pins.
- Continue to boom down slowly. The outer strut
frame (2, View C) will lower.
- Signal the operator to STOP booming down if
the outer strut frame (2) stops lowering.
Correct the problem before continuing.
- Signal the operator to STOP booming down if
the straps get caught on the brackets, pins, or
timber guards. Correct the problem before
continuing.
- Stop booming down when the straps are resting
in the storage brackets (View A) and the
uppermost holes are aligned between the strut
frames.
- Install the hitch pins (1, View B).
5. Continue to lower the boom until:
• The boom straps are resting in the storage brackets
on the top of the boom sections (see View B,
Figure 4-70 on page 4-96
).
• The mast is at approximately 162° (see View B,
Figure 4-46 on page 4-56
).
6. Stop the engine.
Remove Block-Up Limit Components
Remove the block-up limit weights and chains (see
Figure 4-75 on page 4-102
) and store them in the parts box.
Store the Load Lines
1. Disconnect the button sockets, wedge sockets, and
adapters from the boom and jib tops (see Figure 4-100
on page 4-128).
2. Disconnect the load lines from the button sockets and/or
wedge sockets.
3. Wind the load lines onto the load drums and secure
them for shipping.
4. Store the button sockets, wedge sockets, adapters, and
connecting pins in the parts box.
Remove Boom Work Lights
If equipped, stop the engine and remove the boom work
lights (see Figure 4-43 on page 4-52
) or secure them to the
boom sections for storage.
Disconnect Boom Wiring
Refer to the ESI Boom Wiring drawing at the end of this
section.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the electric cables in the boom and jib from
the corresponding receptacles.
3. Connect the CAN terminators to any unused CAN plugs.
Failing to perform this step will cause a fault alert and the
corresponding function will not operate properly.
4. To prevent dirt and moisture from entering electric
components, connect dust caps to all plugs, CAN
terminators, and receptacles.
5. Coil the electric cable onto the cable reel in the boom
butt.
Disconnect Boom Butt Electric Cables
Stop the engine and reverse the installation steps under
Connect Electric Cables from Crane to Boom Butt on
page 4-47.
• Clean all cable connectors and dust caps.
• Securely fasten dust caps to all cable ends and
receptacles.
• Be sure to install the CAN terminator on the end of the
electric cable (2, View A, Figure 4-40 on page 4-47
) or
you will encounter faults when the engine is started.
• Coil the electric cables on the boom butt and the front of
the rotating bed and secure them with plastic wire ties.
Disconnect Boom Butt Hydraulic Hoses
Stop the engine and reverse the installation steps under
Connect Boom Butt Hydraulic Hoses on page 4-49
.
• Clean all hose couplers and dust caps.
• Securely fasten dust caps to all hose couplers.
• Store the hydraulic hoses as shown in Views A and B,
Figure 4-41 on page 4-48
.

Manitowoc MLC165-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	MLC165-1
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English