Manitowoc F2280-31
Published 07-21-21
MLC300 Lubrication Guide
NOTE 1 Service after first 200 hours of operation is
required to remove metal particles and other
impurities collected during the initial run-in of the
gearboxes.
NOTE 2 Before assembly, make sure that all the grease
holes are open.
NOTE 3 Before assembling the bearing, hand pack the
bearing with grease.
Item Description Required Service
Prior to Operation
A1 VPC-MAX Gearbox Level Plug Check the level, fill with gear oil through fill plug.
A2 VPC-MAX Gearbox Filler / Breather Plug Fill to the proper level with gear oil.
A3 VPC-MAX Roller Assembly (each roller) Grease each fitting (see NOTE 2).
A4 VPC-MAX Roller Bearing (each roller) Grease each (see NOTE 3).
Every 8 Hours of Operation or Daily (whichever comes first)
D1 VPC-MAX Gear Rack (both sides of crane) Check for proper lubrication. Coat with open gear oil if
needed. Clean all debris from roller path.
After First 200 Hours of Operation
(see NOTE 1)
M1 VPC-MAX Gearbox Drain Plug Drain and refill with gear oil through fill plug.
Every 200 Hours of Operation or Monthly (whichever comes first)
M2 VPC-MAX Gearbox Level Plug Check the level, fill with gear oil through fill plug.
M3 VPC-MAX Gearbox Filler / Breather Plug Fill to the proper level with gear oil.
M4 VPC-MAX Gearbox (each gearbox) Grease each fitting.
Every 1000 Hours of Operation or Semiannually (whichever comes first)
S1 VPC-MAX Gearbox Drain Plug Drain and refill with gear oil through fill plug.
S2 VPC-MAX Roller Assembly (each roller) Grease each fitting (see NOTE 2).