SET-UP AND INSTALLATION MLC650 OPERATOR MANUAL
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Published 08-12-19, Control # 224-13_v2
See Figure 4-67 for the following procedure:
1. Remove the counterweight chain assemblies (2) from
the stored position in the counterweight tray.
2. Attach the lifting slings (3) around the lugs on one
counterweight box.
3. Using an assist crane, lift the counterweight box. Boom,
swing, and hoist as necessary to position the box on the
desired side of the counterweight tray.
4. Lower the box so that the counterweight box alignment
lugs (4) engage with the counterweight tray alignment
lugs (5).
Each additional box must have the alignment lugs
engage with the alignment lugs on the box below.
5. Remove the lifting slings.
6. Attach the lifting slings around the lifting lugs on two
counterweight boxes.
7. Boom, swing, and hoist as necessary to position the box
on the opposite side of the counterweight tray.
8. Lower the boxes so that the alignment lug in the lower
box engages with alignment lug in the counterweight
tray.
Each additional box must have the alignment lugs
engage with the alignment lugs on the box below.
9. Remove the lifting slings.
10. Continue to install two counterweight boxes, alternating
from side to side until the required number of boxes are
installed.
11. Install the counterweight chain assemblies (2) threading
the chain through each counterweight lifting lug and
FIGURE 4-67
Item Description
1 Tray at the minimum working position
2 Counterweight Chain Assembly
32-SL 4 Slings - 3,80 m (12.50 ft) - 11 340 kg (25,000 lb)
4 Counterweight Box Alignment Lug
5 Counterweight Tray Alignment Lug
6 Counterweight Tray Lug
7 Turnbuckle
(2)