Manitowoc Published 08-06-19, Control # 237-09_v2 4-81
MLC165-1 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Lower Mast to Transport Position
NOTE To lower the mast, the setup mode must be on (see
Setup Mode on page 4-6
).
The mast angles can be monitored in the
information screen of the main display or in the
working screen of the RCL/RCI display (in setup
mode).
.
1. Start the engine.
2. BOOM DOWN using the boom control handle in the
operator cab.
Once contacted by the mast, the mast-assist arms will
retract automatically.
3. Continue to BOOM UP to lower the mast to the transport
position.
4. The mast will stop automatically and the MAST AT 2°
fault will come on (D, Figure 4-15 on page 4-21
).
5. Using the mast-assist arms switch on the overhead
control console or on the remote control, lower the mast
the remainder of the way.
6. The MAST AT 2° fault will be turned off.
7. Climb onto the top of the rotating bed at the ladder
provided. Take every precaution to prevent falling off
the crane.
8. Move the pins (2) from the working position to the stored
position.
Lower Handrails
Lower the optional handrails on the top of the crane. Reverse
the steps under Raise Handrails on page 4-15
.
Remove or Store Rotating Bed Mirror
If equipped, remove or rotate the mirror on the right-front
corner of the rotating bed to the shipping position. See
Figure 4-11 on page 4-13
.
Store RCL/RCI Indicator Light
Lower the optional RCL/RCI indicator light to the shipping
position. Reverse the steps under Install RCL/RCI Indicator
Light on page 4-13.
Stop Engine
1. Store the remote control if not already done. See View E,
Figure 4-2 on page 4-4
.
2. Lock all enclosures and remove the keys.
3. Park all crane functions in the cab.
4. Turn off all accessories in the cab.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Remove all keys from the control console in the cab.
7. Close and latch all cab windows.
8. Close and lock the cab door and remove the key.
Install Window Covers
If equipped, install the window covers as shown in Figure 4-7
on page 4-9.
Store Operator Cab
Store the operator cab for shipping. Reverse the steps under
Deploy Operator Cab on page 4-12
.
DANGER
Moving Part and Crush Hazard!
Avoid being crushed by moving parts:
• Do not stand on the crane while the mast is raised or
lowered.
WARNING
Falling Mast Hazard!
Prevent the mast from falling over backwards:
• Make sure the mast-assist arms are fully raised.