Manitowoc Published 08-06-19, Control # 237-09_v2 4-61
MLC165-1 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Remove Boom Butt
See Figure 4-48 for the remianing steps.
1. Attach a 4-leg chain sling — or shackles and synthetic
slings — from the assist crane to the four lifting lugs on
the boom butt (1, View D).
2. Raise the boom butt (1, View C) until the assembly holes
(A) in the rotating bed are accessible.
3. Move the guide pins (5, View B) from the storage holes
(5S) to the assembly holes (5A).
4. Slowly boom down until the boom butt is contacting the
guide pins (5, View C).
5. Remove the locking pins (5, View B) from the boom
hinge pins (3) and store them in the storage lugs (4).
6. Using the switch on the overhead control console or on
the remote control, fully disengage the boom hinge pins
(3, View B).
7. Remove the shims (6, View C) on the inboard side of
both boom hinge legs as the pins are disengaged. Store
the shims in the parts box.
8. Slowly lift the boom butt away from the crane and place
it on blocking.
9. Disconnect the lifting slings from the boom butt.
10. Using the switch on the overhead control console or on
the remote control, fully engage the boom hinge pins (3,
View B).
11. Reinstall the locking pins (2W, View B) in the boom
hinge pins (3).
12. The guide pins (5, View B) can be left in the assembly
holes (A).