Manitowoc 18000 User Manual

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Manitowoc Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23 3-47
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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Rigging Winch Controls
13–Rigging Winch Payout/Haul In Switch
Move toggle UP to PAYOUT and hold to payout wire rope
from winch.
Release toggle to CENTER to STOP winch motor.
Move toggle DOWN to HAUL IN and hold to haul in wire rope
to the winch.
14–Rigging Winch High/Low In Switch
Move toggle UP to HIGH to operate winch in high speed.
Move toggle DOWN to LOW to operate winch in low speed.
Engine Speed Control
15–Engine Speed Switch
The engine speed switch allows the operator to select high
or low engine idle speed from a remote position. Speed of
operation (jacks and pins) depends on toggle switch
movement and engine speed. To provide adequate speed for
some setup items, engine should be operated at high idle.
Place toggle UP to HIGH to operate engine at high idle.
Place toggle DOWN to LOW to operate engine at low idle.
Crawler Pin Controls
See Figure 3-28 for the following procedure.
The manually operated crawler pin handles are located on
front of carbody. The crane must be in the setup mode and
the engine running before the crawler pin handles are
operable. Crawler pins cannot be disengaged until locking
pins are removed. Read Crane Assembly and Disassembly
Guide in Section 4 for crawler pin handle setup instructions.
16–Right Crawler Pin Handle
17–Left Crawler Pin Handle
Pull selected crawler pin handle DOWN to ENGAGE crawler
pins.
Release handle to CENTER to when pins are fully engaged.
Push selected crawler pin handle UP to DISENGAGE
crawler pins.
Replacing Batteries in Setup Remote
Control
When battery voltage in the setup remote control is low,
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW is displayed on the wireless
screen in the digital display (see Crane Diagnostics in this
section). Replace the batteries at that time as follows:
• Remove end cap at bottom of handle.
• Slide two existing batteries out of handle. Gasket must
remain intact.
• Replace with two AA lithium Eveready Energizer L91
batteries. AA alkaline batteries can be used, but they will
have a shorter battery life, especially in cold weather.
• Reinstall end cap.
FIGURE 3-28
P1927b
Front of Carbody
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Manitowoc 18000 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	18000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English