Manitowoc Published 08-06-19, Control # 237-09_v2 4-103
MLC165-1 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Install Tagline Assembly
If equipped with the optional tagline assembly (Figure 4-76),
install it as shown in the Tagline Assembly Drawing at the
end of this section.
Refer to the manufacturer’s manual at the end of this section
for operation, installation, and maintenance instructions.
Boom #74A Disassembly
The following instructions assume that the boom and jib
have already been lowered to the ground and the load lines
have been stored. The following instructions also assume
that the MLC165-1 has been disconnected from the boom
and is being used to disassemble the boom.
1. Remove and store the block-up limit chains and weights.
2. Disconnect and store the electric cables between the
boom and jib or between the boom and upper boom
point.
3. If equipped remove the following:
• Luffing jib (see Luffing Jib Operator Manual for
procedure)
• #134 jib (see Jib #134 Disassembly on page 4-116
)
• If desired, pile driver adapter (see page 4-101
)
• Upper boom point (reverse the installation steps on
page 4-100
).
• If equipped, disconnect and remove the wind speed
and position light components so they are not
damaged during shipping.
• If equipped, store or remove the boom work light
fixtures so they are not damaged during shipping.
Disconnect the electric cables between the boom
sections.
• Store the boom top wire rope guide. Reverse the
steps on page 4-95
.
4. Disconnect and store the boom strap links. Reverse the
steps for Connect Boom Straps on page 4-97
.
5. Disassemble the boom sections and place them on
trailers for shipping. Reverse the assembly steps.
• If equipped with intermediate suspension, remove it
as instructed under Remove Intermediate
Suspension Strut on page 4-105.
• If the MLC165-1 is being used to disassemble its
own boom, refer to the following:
- Figure 4-68 on page 4-94
for handling the
boom top
- Figure 4-66 on page 4-90
for handling the
boom inserts
• If an assist crane is being used to disassemble the
boom, refer to Figure 4-64 on page 4-88
and
Figure 4-65 on page 4-89
for lifting locations.
• Be sure to store the straps and links on the boom
sections. See View A, Figure 4-70 on page 4-96
.
DANGER
Collapsing Boom Hazard!
To prevent death or serious injury, do not stand on, inside,
or under the boom sections during boom disassembly.
Always stand outside the boom sections when removing
connecting pins.