Manitowoc Published 08-12-19, Control # 224-13_v2 4-155
MLC650 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Removing Counterweight Tray
See Figure 4-121 for the following procedure:
1. Remove the hair pin cotter from the two large stop
blocks (8) and set aside.
2. Lower, travel, swing, and boom the assist crane as
required to remove the counterweight tray (3).
3. Lower the counterweight tray onto a trailer and secure it
with tie-downs.
4. Slacken the lifting pendants (2).
5. Disconnect the lifting pendants and the lifting plates (1)
from the assist crane block hook.
6. Coil the lifting pendants (2, Figure 4-119
) into the
storage pockets.
7. Place the lifting plates (1, Figure 4-119
) in the storage
pockets.
8. Store the counterweight chain assemblies in the storage
pockets in the counterweight tray.
WARNING
Falling Load Hazard!
Prevent counterweight tray from falling.
The lifting slings are provided for lifting only the
counterweight tray. Do not attempt to lift the
counterweight tray with the counterweight boxes installed.
The pendants could break, allowing the tray to fall.
Falling Hazard!
Prevent personnel from falling.
Do not allow personnel to ride the counterweight tray
while it is being lifted.