Lubrication Guide MLC300
F2280-6
Published 07-21-21
APPROVED LUBRICANTS FOR NORMAL
OPERATION
NOTE For operation in arctic climates see “Approved
Lubricants for Arctic Operation” on page 8.
For operation in high temperature climates see
“
Approved Lubricants for High Temperature
Operation” on page 9.
Grease
Manitowoc Factory Fill
For the Manitowoc factory fill, see Table 1
.
Table 1 Grease
NOTE For all operation below -18°C (0°F) use arctic
grease specified in the Approved Lubricants for
Arctic Operation topic in this section.
Open Gear Oil
This type of oil requires heating or thinning for proper
application to gear teeth. Apply a light film of oil to each gear
tooth. Do not rely on gear rotation to distribute the oil.
Manitowoc Factory Fill
• CraneLUBE 375 NC (MCC Part No. 471178)
Gear Oil
Manitowoc Factory Fill
• CraneLUBE 75W-90 Synthetic (MCC Part No.
549515) for all gearboxes (drums, pump drive,
swing, VPC) except the crawler gearboxes and the
Drum 0 gearbox
• CraneLUBE 80W-140 Synthetic (MCC Part No.
A13890) for the crawler gearboxes
• CraneLUBE 80W-90 GL5 for the Drum 0 (rigging
winch) gear box (MCC Spec No. 6829003479)
For specific product recommendations, contact the
Manitowoc Crane Care Lattice Team.
Hydraulic Oil
Use a shear, stable anti-wear hydraulic oil that meets the
following viscosity targets:
• Cold Start Viscosity—<1600 cST
• Operating Temperature Viscosity—>12 cST (the
operating temperature is 38°C [100°F]
over
ambient temperature)
Manitowoc Factory Fill
• Phillips 66 Trans XP (MCC Spec No. 6829006444)
The factory fill hydraulic oil is a zinc-based multigrade
hydraulic oil that may not be compatible with certain ash-less
(metal-free) hydraulic oils. Consult with your oil supplier to
make sure the oil you select meets the above specification.
Filter new oil through a 10 micron portable filter.
The factory fill hydraulic oil is an all-weather hydraulic oil
suitable for use in ambient temperatures from -18°C to 43°C
(0°F to 110°F).
The factory fill hydraulic oil can cloud up (form wax crystals)
at ambient temperatures below -18°C (0°F). This condition
can result in damage to hydraulic components during start-
up.
When the expected ambient temperature will be below -18°C
(0°F), the hydraulic oil must be heated to at least -18°C (0°F)
prior to start-up. Tank heaters are available from Manitowoc.
The cloud point of oil selected must be equal to or less than
the expected ambient temperature.
Field Make-Up
Do not dilute the oil in the hydraulic tank with more than 25%
of another brand of oil. Dilution beyond the 25% maximum
could effect the crane’s operating performance at
certain temperatures.
If in doubt as to how much make-up oil has been added to
the tank on your crane, Manitowoc recommends that a
laboratory viscosity test be performed to determine if the oil
still meets the viscosity targets given above OR that the
system should be completely drained and refilled.
Turntable Bearing
and Crawlers
Temperature
Range
Application
CraneLUBE XHP
320 Mine
-40°C (-40°F)
and above
Automatic Lubrication
Systems
CraneLUBE XHP
321 Mine
4°C (40°F)
and above
CraneLUBE XHP
322 Mine
-18°C (0°F)
and above
Manual Lubrication
Other Grease
Points
Temperature
Range
Application
CraneLUBE E.P. # 2
(MCC Part No.
471197)
-18°C (0°F)
and above
Manual Lubrication
CAUTION
Hydraulic Pump Damage!
To prevent damage to hydraulic pumps, warm hydraulic
oil to at least 16°C (60°F) before operating the crane
functions.
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