Manitowoc MLC100-1 Guide

Manitowoc F2314-3
07-20-21
MLC80A-1/MLC90A-1/MLC100A-1/MLC100-1 LUBRICATION GUIDE
OVER-LUBRICATION
Over-lubrication is not only wasteful but also harmful:
• Excess lubrication can work its way onto friction
surfaces and result in faulty operation.
• Oil or grease which drips onto walkways can cause
personnel to slip and be hurt.
• Too high an oil level can cause churning and foaming of
the oil and result in excessive heat and over-flow from
the reservoir.
• An extra shot of grease, if too stiff or under too much
pressure, can pop out a bearing seal.
LUBRICATION TIPS
• Check all oil levels before start-up so the oil has had a
chance to run down from the reservoir walls and moving
parts.
• Avoid introducing dirt into reservoirs. Carefully clean the
area around dipsticks, level plugs, fill plugs, and
breathers before removing them.
• Replace level plugs, fill plugs, drain plugs, and breathers
snugly and wipe up any spillage.
• Keep oil and grease dispensers and containers tightly
closed and stored in a dirt and moisture-free locations.
• Clean grease fittings before and after applying grease.
• Apply grease until the bushing or bearing is purged so
dirt and water cannot enter. Wipe up excess grease.
• Protect the environment. Dispose of waste fluids, filters,
and batteries properly. See Environmental Protection
on
page 4.
WATER IN HYDRAULIC OIL
Prevent damage that can occur when water mixes with
hydraulic oil. Drain any accumulated water from the bottom
of the hydraulic tank at the start of each work day. Crack
open the drain plug on the bottom of the hydraulic tank.
Securely tighten the drain plug as soon as the water stops
draining and a steady stream of oil appears.
OIL CAN POINTS
Lubricate with engine oil all pins for moving parts not
equipped with grease fittings every 40 hours of operation or
once a week, whichever comes first.
WIRE ROPE LUBRICATION
New wire rope is lubricated during manufacturing, but this
lubricant is only adequate for initial storage and the early
stages of operation. To prevent the damaging effects of
corrosion and to reduce wear, the wire rope must be
lubricated at regular intervals.
Contact your wire rope manufacturer/dealer for lubrication
recommendations. The lubrication interval and the type of
lubricant used depends on the type of wire rope, the severity
of duty, and the type of corrosive elements the wire ropes is
subjected to.
• The wire rope must be properly protected at all times.
• The lubricant must be fluid enough to fully penetrate the
strands and rope core. Use one of the methods shown in
Figure 2
to lubricate the wire rope.
• For maximum penetration, apply the lubricant where the
wire rope “opens up” as it travels around a sheave or
winds onto a drum.
• The wire rope must be clean and dry before applying
lubricant. Cleaning methods include an air jet or wire
brush.
Do not use grease to lubricate wire rope. Grease will not
penetrate the rope properly and will build up in the valleys
between the wires and strands. This buildup will inhibit rope
inspection and could trap moisture in the rope’s interior. A
high-quality wire rope lubricant is available from the
Manitowoc Crane Care Lattice Team.
WARNING
Moving Rope Hazard
Take every precaution to protect hands from injury
when rope is moving. Wear heavy gloves and move
rope as slowly as possible.
FIGURE 2
Brushing
Hand
Swabbing
Pouring onto Slow
Moving Sheave
Casing filled with
Swab and Lubricant
Spraying
Bathing
M100518
FOR REFERENCE
ONLY

Manitowoc MLC100-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	MLC100-1
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English