Manitowoc Published 08-12-19, Control # 224-13_v2 4-149
MLC650 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Disassembling Boom
Read and understand all of the topics under "Boom And Jib
Rigging—General" on page 4-88 through page 4-91.
If the MLC650 will be used to disassemble the boom, remove
the counterweight boxes and tray before proceeding. Refer
to the following bulleted procedures:
• "Install Counterweight Boxes" on page 4-83
.
• "Installing Counterweight Tray" on page 4-77
.
1. Disconnect the electric cables in the boom top. Reverse
the steps under "Connect Camera and Electric Cables"
on page 4-131.
Be sure to connect the terminator and shorting plugs
shown in "Connect Terminator/Shorting Plugs at Boom
Top" on page 4-113.
2. Remove the upper boom point. Reverse the steps under
"Install Upper Boom Point" on page 4-113
.
3. Remove and store the boom top position light and wind
speed indicator. Reverse the steps under "Install the
Boom Block-Up Limit Components" on page 4-133.
4. Lower the boom top wire rope guide. Reverse the steps
under "Raise Boom Top Wire Rope Guide" on page 4-
105.
5. Disconnect and store the boom straps and links.
Reverse the steps under "Connect Boom Straps" on
page 4-111.
6. Disassemble the boom sections. Reverse the steps
under "Assemble Boom Inserts and Top" on page 4-95
.
7. Lift the boom sections as shown in "Boom Assembly" on
page 4-95.
FIGURE 4-116
Item Description
1 Wire Locking Pin
2Strut
3 Hitch Pin (qty 2)
4 Hitch Pin with Safety Pin (qty 4)
WARNING
Crush Hazard!
Never work under or inside boom sections that are not
securely blocked.
Fall Hazard!
The boom sections are equipped with catwalks and
ladders for accessing boom components during crane
assembly and disassembly. Take every precaution to
prevent falling off boom sections. See "Personal Fall-
Protection" on page 4-3.