Manitowoc Published 08-12-19, Control # 224-13_v2 4-141
MLC650 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Activating Setup Mode
Perform the steps under Setup Mode on page 4-13.
Disconnecting Mast Straps from Boom
Straps
See Figure 4-107 for the following steps:
1. Using the switch on the remote control or on the right
control console (in cab), fully RAISE the mast assist
arms. Confirm that the mast assist arms (View A) are
fully raised before proceeding.
NOTE The following will occur if you attempt to
raise the mast when the mast assist
arms are down:
• The mast will stop rising.
• The hazard warning will come on and the MAST
ASSIST ARMS DOWN icon will appear in the fault
bar of the Main Display Working Screen.
• Make sure the mast assist arms are up before
raising the mast.
2. Lower the live mast (1, View A) to approximately 158°.
3. Secure the strap (4) and remove the cotter pin, collar,
and retaining pin (8) connecting the strap to the link (5).
4. Lift the link, remove the locking pin and pin (7, View D),
rotate the links down into the stored position (View C),
and install the locking pin and pin (7, View C).
5. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the other strap.
Lowering Carbody Platform
It is necessary to lower the carbody platform before
disconnecting the 4M from the boom.
See Figure 4-108
for the following procedure:
1. Using an assist crane and slings or a forklift, slightly
raise the platform to relieve pressure from hitch pins (3
and 4).
2. Remove the hair-pin cotter and hitch pin (4, two
locations).
3. Remove hitch pin (3, two locations).
4. Lower carbody platform until lower holes in strut (2)
align.
5. Insert hitch pin (3, two locations) securing platform.
WARNING
Mast Damage Hazard!
Do not exceed a maximum mast angle of 158° or mast
damage will occur.
FIGURE 4-108
Item Description
1 Wire Locking Pin
2Strut
3Hitch Pin
4Hitch Pin