Manitowoc Published 11-20-19, Control # 234-19 4-149
MLC300 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Install Live Mast Package on Trailer
See Figure 4-99 for the following procedure.
1. Hold the live mast package approximately 1,321 mm (52
in) above the ground with the assist crane.
2. Deploy each stand (5):
a. Support the stand (5, View D) so it cannot fall. The
stand weighs 30 kg (66 lb).
b. Unpin the strut (10, View C) and the stand (5, View
D) from the underside of the live mast (1).
c. Lower the stand and the strut and pin them in the
shipping position as shown in View E.
d. Repeat the steps for the other stand.
3. Install the mast hinge support (4):
a. Support the mast hinge support (4, View F) with the
forks from a forklift. The mast hinge support weighs
82 kg (181 lb).
b. Remove the three hair-pin cotters (14, View F).
c. Using the forklift, lift the mast hinge support (4, View
F) away from the right side of the 12 m (39.4 ft)
insert (13).
d. Reinstall the three hair-pin cotters (14, View F) in
the pins (15) on the mast hinge support (4).
e. Using the forklift, lift the mast hinge support (4, View
A) into position on the end of the live mast (1).
Remove the retaining pins (9A, View B) and the pins
9B) with shims (9C) from the mast hinge support (4)
and install the pins in the shipping position (View A).
Continued on next page.
Item Description
4 Mast Hinge Support
13 12 m (39.4 ft) Insert with Sheaves
14 Hair-Pin Cotter (3)
15 Pin (3)
16 Lug (3)
Figure 4-99 continued
View F
(3 places)