Manitowoc MLC300 Guide

© 2021 Manitowoc
Published 07-21-21 F2280-1
LUBRICATION GUIDE
Model MLC300
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lubrication Symbols................................................................................................2
General Lubrication.................................................................................................2
Lubrication Intervals ................................................................................................2
Over-Lubrication......................................................................................................3
Lubrication Tips.......................................................................................................3
Water in Hydraulic Oil..............................................................................................3
Oil Can Points .........................................................................................................3
Wire Rope Lubrication.............................................................................................3
Cylinder Rod Lubrication .........................................................................................4
General.............................................................................................................4
Protecting Cylinder Rods..................................................................................4
Hydraulic Quick Disconnect Lubrication..................................................................4
Environmental Protection ........................................................................................5
Reference Instructions ............................................................................................5
CraneLUBE.............................................................................................................5
Lubrication Points....................................................................................................5
Approved Lubricants for Normal Operation .............................................................6
Grease..............................................................................................................6
Open Gear Oil ..................................................................................................6
Gear Oil ............................................................................................................6
Hydraulic Oil .....................................................................................................6
Hydraulic Filter Replacement ..................................................................................7
Approved Lubricants for Arctic Operation................................................................8
Approved Lubricants for High Temperature Operation............................................9
Fluid Capacities.....................................................................................................10
Upperworks and Lowerworks Lubrication .............................................................12
Prior to Use When the Crane is Assembled ...................................................18
Every 8 Hours of Operation or Daily (whichever comes first) .........................18
Every 8 Hours of Operation or Daily Continued..............................................19
Every 40 Hours of Operation or Weekly (whichever comes first)....................20
After First 200 Hours of Operation..................................................................21
Every 200 Hours of Operation or Monthly (whichever comes first).................22
Every 1000 Hours of Operation or Semiannually (whichever comes first)......23
Boom Rigging Lubrication .....................................................................................24
Luffing Jib Lubrication ...........................................................................................26
VPC™ Lubrication.................................................................................................28
VPC-Max™ Lubrication.........................................................................................30
Automatic Lubrication System...............................................................................34
Operation ..........................................................................................................34
Daily Inspection.................................................................................................34
Automatic Lubrication System Troubleshooting ................................................35
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General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	MLC300
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English