Manitowoc Published 08-06-19, Control # 237-09_v2 4-57
MLC165-1 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Disconnect Mast Straps from Boom Straps
See Figure 4-46
.
1. Start the engine.
2. Remove the remote control from storage (see View E,
Figure 4-2 on page 4-4
).
3. Select the proper Liftcrane Mast Handling Capacities
Chart in the configuration screen of the RCL/RCI
display. See the MLC165-1 RCL/RCI Manual for
instructions.
4. Turn on the setup mode. See Setup Mode on page 4-6
.
5. Lower the mast (1, View A) so the boom straps (2, View
B) are resting in the storage brackets on the boom
insert. The mast will be at approximately 162°.
6. Using the switch on the overhead control console or on
the remote control, fully RAISE the mast-assist arms (5,
View A).
7. Remove the pin (4, View B) and collar from the end of
each boom strap (2).
8. Raise the mast so the mast links (3, View A) are clear of
the boom straps (2).
9. Reinstall the pin (4, View B) and collar in the end of each
boom strap (2).
10. Confirm that the mast-assist arms (5, View A) are fully
raised.
11. Raise the mast to vertical (90°, View C).
WARNING
Falling Load Hazard!
Do not exceed a maximum mast angle of 162°. The mast
could fall suddenly.
DANGER
Falling Mast/Boom Hazard!
Prevent the mast from falling:
• Fully raise the mast-assist arms before disconnecting
the mast links from the boom straps.
The mast can fall over backwards if the mast-assist
arms are not raised.