Manitowoc Published 08-12-19, Control # 224-13_v2 4-43
MLC650 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Secure the Live Mast Hoist Drum
With the live mast lowered to the horizontal position see
Figure 4-35
for the following procedure:
NOTE: The platforms and handrails have been removed
from the following graphics for clarity.
1. Remove the shipping pins from the shipping position (2,
Views A and B).
2. Place shipping pins into the stored position (1, Views A
and B).
3. Remove the pins (4, View A) and move the shims (3) up
to the highest hole in the shim and install the pins.
NOTE: This shim reduces the amount the mast can shift
relative to the drum assembly during shipping and
is not used during crane operation.
4. Install the operating pins (7, View C) using the pin puller
cage (6) with the hand-held pin puller unit and secure
them with the keeper pins or bars (8a or 8b).
NOTE: Use the pin puller cage and the hydraulic hand-
held pin puller to assist in the installation of the
operating pins.
See "Connect Hand-Held Pin Puller" on page 4-37
for information on using the pin puller.
5. Remove and store the pin puller cages (6) and the hand-
held pin pullers.
Disconnect the Live Mast Straps
See View D, Figure 4-35 for the following procedure.
Perform the following steps on both sides of the live mast.
1. Remove the hitch pin (10) from the shipping position.
2. Install the hitch pin (10) in the working position.
CAUTION
Equipment Damage!
Damage will occur if the hoist drum remains attached to
the shipping brackets.