Manitowoc Published 08-06-19, Control # 237-09_v2 4-71
MLC165-1 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Remove Carbody Counterweight (Series 2)
If your crane has the Series 2 counterweight package,
remove the carbody counterweights as follows, after
removing the crane counterweights.
See Figure 4-54
.
1. If necessary, remove the crawler step (5) from the
carbody counterweight (1) and secure the step on a
trailer.
2. Attach a 4-leg chain sling — or shackles and synthetic
slings — from the assist crane to the four lifting lugs on
the carbody counterweight. Each carbody counterweight
weighs approximately 22,488 lb (10 200 kg).
3. Remove the two pins (3) from the carbody lugs.
4. Store the two pins (3) in the storage lugs (4) on the
carbody counterweight.
5. Lift the carbody counterweight clear of the carbody lugs.
6. Lower the carbody counterweight onto the trailer.
7. Disconnect the lifting sling.
8. Secure the carbody counterweight to the trailer. See
Shipping Crane Components on page 4-53
.
9. Repeat the steps for the other carbody counterweight.
DANGER
Crane Tipping Hazard!
To avoid serious crushing injury:
• Remove the carbody counterweight after removing
the crane counterweight.