Manitowoc Published 08-06-19, Control # 237-09_v2 4-105
MLC165-1 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Legend for Figure 4-77
Remove Intermediate Suspension Strut
See Figure 4-77 for the following procedure.
NOTE An assist crane is required for this procedure.
The strut weighs approximately 551 lb (250 kg).
The chain lifting sling supplied by Manitowoc can
be used to lift the intermediate suspension strut at
the lifting lugs (8, View C).
1. Support the intermediate suspension strut (7, View A)
with slings from the assist crane.
2. If not already done, install the strap storage pins to
secure the straps (10, View G) in the storage brackets.
See View A, Figure 4-70 on page 4-96
.
3. Remove the pins (11, View G) connecting the
intermediate suspension strut to the links (1) and the
straps (10).
4. Rotate the links (1, View G) down and re-pin the
intermediate suspension strut to the straps (10) with the
pins (11). The pin heads must face out.
5. Disconnect the lifting slings from the intermediate
suspension strut.
6. Support the insert (6) with lifting slings from the
MLC165-1 or from an assist crane, depending on what is
being used to disassemble the boom.
7. Remove the bottom connector pins (12, View F) and
store them in the storage lugs (13, View C) on the insert
(6).
8. Remove the top connector pins (4a, View F).
9. Lift the boom insert (6, View F) (with intermediate
suspension strut pinned to it) away from the end of the
insert (3) and place the insert (6) on blocking (View C).
10. Store the strap links (1, View A) on the end of the insert
(3). See View A, Figure 4-70 on page 4-96
.
11. Remove the brackets (4, View B) from the top
connectors (5) on the boom insert (6). Store the brackets
(4) and pins (4a) in the part box.
12. Remove the intermediate suspension strut (7, View C)
from the boom insert (6) as follows:
a. Support the intermediate suspension strut with
slings from the assist crane.
b. Remove the standard strap pins (9, View E) from the
storage lugs on the intermediate suspension strut
(7).
c. Remove the special strap pins (11, View E)
connecting the intermediate suspension strut to the
straps (10).
d. Install the special strap pins (11, View E) in the
storage lugs on the intermediate suspension strut
(7).
e. Lift the intermediate suspension strut (7, View C)
away from the end of the insert (3).
f. Place the intermediate suspension strut on a
shipping pallet and disconnect the lifting slings.
g. Install the standard strap pins (9, View D) in the
ends of the straps (10) and secure the straps for
shipping. See View A, Figure 4-70 on page 4-96
Item Description
1 Strap Link (4)
2 Storage Pin with Safety Pins (2)
3 Boom Insert (nearest boom butt)
4* Bracket (2)
4a* Top Connector Pin with Cotter Pin (2)
4b* Cap Screw with Washers and Nut (2)
4c* Keeper Plate (2)
5 Top Connector (2)
6 Boom Insert (nearest boom top)
7 Intermediate Suspension Strut
8 Lifting Lug (2)
9 Standard Strap Pin with Collar, Clevis Pin,
and Cotter Pins
10 Boom Strap
11 Special Strap Pin with Collar, Clevis Pin,
and Cotter Pins
12 Bottom Connector Pin with Safety Pin (2)
13 Storage Lug (2)
* Stored in Parts Box
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