Manitowoc 14000 Service And Maintenance Manual

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Manitowoc Published 09-10-14, Control # 065-24 1-1
14000 SERVICE MANUAL INTRODUCTION
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
CONTINUOUS INNOVATION
Due to continuing product innovation, the information in this
manual is subject to change without notice. If you are in
doubt about any procedure, contact your Manitowoc dealer
or Crane Care in Manitowoc.
SAFETY MESSAGES
General
The importance of safe operation and maintenance cannot
be over emphasized. Carelessness or neglect on the part of
operators, job supervisors and planners, rigging personnel,
and job site workers can result in their death or injury and
costly damage to the crane and property.
To alert personnel to hazardous operating practices and
maintenance procedures, safety messages are used
throughout the manual. Each safety message contains a
safety alert symbol and a signal word to identify the hazard’s
degree of seriousness.
Safety Alert Symbol
Signal Words
Highlights operation or maintenance procedures.
SAFE MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
Maintenance Instructions
To ensure safe and proper operation of Manitowoc cranes,
they must be maintained according to the instructions
contained in this manual and the Operator Manual provided
with the crane.
Crane maintenance and repair must be performed by
personnel who by reason of training and experience are
thoroughly familiar with the crane’s operation and required
maintenance. These personnel shall read Operator Manual
WARNING
California Proposition 65
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain
chemical lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
California Spark Arrestor
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can
start fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be
required. The owner/operator should contact local fire
agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention
requirements.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
death or injury.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
CAUTION
Without the safety alert symbol, identifies potential
hazards that could result in property damage.
WARNING
Importance of safe maintenance cannot be over empha-
sized. Carelessness and neglect on part of maintenance
personnel can result in their death or injury and costly
damage to the crane or property.
Safety information in this publication is intended only as a
guide to assist qualified maintenance personnel in safe
maintenance. Manitowoc cannot foresee all hazards that
will arise in the field; therefore, safety remains responsi-
bility of maintenance personnel and crane owner.

Manitowoc 14000 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	14000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English