LUBRICATION GUIDE

Model MLC150-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lubrication Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................2
General Lubrication .............................................................................................................................................................2
Lubrication Intervals ............................................................................................................................................................2
Over-Lubrication ..................................................................................................................................................................3
Lubrication Tips ...................................................................................................................................................................3
Water in Hydraulic Oil ..........................................................................................................................................................3
Oil Can Points......................................................................................................................................................................3
Wire Rope Lubrication .........................................................................................................................................................3
Cylinder Rod Lubrication .....................................................................................................................................................4
Environmental Protection ....................................................................................................................................................4
Reference Instructions.........................................................................................................................................................4
Hydraulic Filter Replacement...............................................................................................................................................4
Lubrication Points ................................................................................................................................................................4
CraneLUBE .........................................................................................................................................................................4
Approved Lubricants: Normal Factory Fill............................................................................................................................5
Approved Lubricants: Arctic Package Option ......................................................................................................................5
Fluid Capacities ...................................................................................................................................................................6
Engine Components ............................................................................................................................................................7
Upperworks and Lowerworks Lubrication..........................................................................................................................10
Prior to Use When Crane is Assembled............................................................................................................................9
Daily or Every 8 Hours of Engine Operation or (whichever comes first)..........................................................................11
Weekly or Every 10 Hours of Function Operation or Every 20 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first) .......13
Weekly or Every 40 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first) ........................................................................13
After First 200 Hours of Engine Operation ......................................................................................................................15
Monthly or Every 40 Hours of Function Operation or Every 200 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first) ....15
Monthly or Every 200 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first) .....................................................................15
Quarterly or Every 500 Hours of Engine Operation or (whichever comes first) ...............................................................17
Semi-Annually or Every 200 Hours of Function Operation or Every 1000 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes
first).................................................................................................................................................................................17
Semi-Annually or Every 500 Engine Hours of Operation or (whichever comes first).......................................................17
Semi-Annually or Every 1000 Engine Hours of Operation or (whichever comes first).....................................................17
Yearly or Every 400 Hours of Function Operation or Every 2000 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first)...17
Every 4500 Hours of Engine Operation ..........................................................................................................................17
Boom Rigging Lubrication .................................................................................................................................................18
Quarterly or Every 250 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first) ...................................................................19
Yearly or Every 2000 Hours of Crane Operation (whichever comes first) .......................................................................19
Luffing Jib Rigging Lubrication...........................................................................................................................................20
Each Time Boom and Lugging Jib Lowered/Raised .......................................................................................................21
Quarterly or Every 250 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first) ...................................................................21
Yearly or Every 2000 Hours of Crane Operation (whichever comes first) .......................................................................21

THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGE OF THIS PUBLICATION IS ENGLISH

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LUBRICATION SYMBOLS according to the original equipment manufacturers’

manuals.
The following symbols are used in the decals on the crane to
identify lubrication points. Depending on the options your crane is equipped with, some
lubrication points given in this Lubrication Guide may not
apply to your crane.
Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) Engine Coolant
LUBRICATION INTERVALS
The intervals listed in this Lubrication Guide are for average
Engine Oil Level operating conditions based on experience gained by
Engine testing lubricants at the factory and on the recommendations
of lubricant suppliers. Severe operating conditions—
excessively dusty or corrosive atmosphere, unusually high
or low outside temperature, extreme loadings, uncommonly
Hydraulic Filter
Engine Oil frequent or long operating cycles—may require shortening
the lubrication intervals. Follow the intervals given in this
Lubrication Guide until adequate experience is obtained to
establish intervals which meet your operating conditions.
Hydraulic Oil Hydraulic Oil Level Bearings and bushings that are too warm, excessive play in
moving parts, binding in moving parts, excessive or
abnormal wear in gears and chains, and rust accumulation
indicate a lack of lubrication. If these conditions are found
Fluid Level High Fluid Level Low
during regular inspection, the lubrication interval for the
faulty parts should be shortened.

Temperature: CAUTION
Low (blue)
Fuel, Diesel Avoid Machinery Damage
High (red)
Before lengthening lubrication intervals, check that all
parts are receiving an adequate supply of clean lubricant;
FIGURE 1 otherwise, parts will be damaged from a lack of lubrica-
tion. Contact your Manitowoc dealer or the Manitowoc
Crane Care Lattice Team for recommendations on length-
ening lubrication intervals.
WARNING
Perform an oil analysis at regular intervals of each fluid used
Personal Injury Hazard
in the crane to determine oil-change intervals. Oil sample kits
Personal injury can occur if the following safety are provided in the Parts Box of current production cranes.
precautions are not taken before and after servicing
machinery. It is assumed that the lubrication intervals are cumulative —
daily tasks are performed together with weekly tasks, daily
• Stop the engine and wait until all moving parts have and weekly tasks are performed together with monthly tasks,
completely stopped (if necessary, position any grease etc.
fittings on moving parts at the access point and then
stop the engine). The lubrication intervals are based calendar time, on engine
hours of operation, or on function hours of operation,
• Attach a WARNING “out-of-order” sign to the engine whichever occurs first.
start control in the operator ’s cab to warn all
personnel that the crane is being serviced. • Engine hours are shown in the Crane Status Bar of the
main display (see the MLC150-1 Main Display Manual
• Do not operate the crane until all safety guards and for instructions).
covers have been securely reinstalled and all
maintenance equipment has been removed. • Function hours are shown in the Function Hours Screen
of the main display (see the MLC150-1 Main Display
Manual for instructions).
GENERAL LUBRICATION
This Lubrication Guide identifies the lubrication points and
intervals for this crane.
The lubrication intervals for OEM (Original Equipment
Manufacturer) parts (engine, light plant, etc.) have been
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OVER-LUBRICATION of duty, and the type of corrosive elements the wire ropes is
subjected to.
Over-lubrication is not only wasteful but also harmful:
• The wire rope must be properly protected at all times.
• Excess lubrication can work its way onto friction
surfaces and result in faulty operation. • The lubricant must be fluid enough to fully penetrate the
strands and rope core. Use one of the methods shown in
• Oil or grease which drips onto walkways can cause
Figure 2 to lubricate the wire rope.
personnel to slip and be hurt.
• For maximum penetration, apply the lubricant where the
• Too high an oil level can cause churning and foaming of
wire rope “opens up” as it travels around a sheave or
the oil and result in excessive heat and over-flow from
winds onto a drum.
the reservoir.
• An extra shot of grease, if too stiff or under too much • The wire rope must be clean and dry before applying
pressure, can pop out a bearing seal. lubricant. Cleaning methods include an air jet or wire
brush.
LUBRICATION TIPS Do not use grease to lubricate wire rope. Grease will not
penetrate the rope properly and will build up in the valleys
• Check all oil levels before start-up so the oil has had a
between the wires and strands. This buildup will inhibit rope
chance to run down from the reservoir walls and moving
inspection and could trap moisture in the rope’s interior. A
parts.
high-quality wire rope lubricant is available from the
• Avoid introducing dirt into reservoirs. Carefully clean the Manitowoc Crane Care Lattice Team.
area around dipsticks, level plugs, fill plugs, and
breathers before removing them.
• Replace level plugs, fill plugs, drain plugs, and breathers Casing filled with
Swab and Lubricant
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.
Pouring onto Slow
• Apply grease until the bushing or bearing is purged so Moving Sheave
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 Bathing

Prevent damage that can occur when water mixes with

Brushing
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. Spraying
Securely tighten the drain plug as soon as the water stops
draining and a steady stream of oil appears.

OIL CAN POINTS Hand

M100518 Swabbing
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.
WARNING
WIRE ROPE LUBRICATION Moving Rope Hazard
New wire rope is lubricated during manufacturing, but this Take every precaution to protect hands from injury
lubricant is only adequate for initial storage and the early when rope is moving. Wear heavy gloves and move
stages of operation. To prevent the damaging effects of rope as slowly as possible.
corrosion and to reduce wear, the wire rope must be
lubricated at regular intervals. FIGURE 2
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

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CYLINDER ROD LUBRICATION Hydraulic filter elements on this crane are specially designed
to withstand high pressure as the elements fill with dirt. This
The cylinder rods on Manitowoc cranes have a layer of feature prevents the elements from collapsing.
chrome plating on their surfaces to help protect them from
corrosion. Inherently, however, the chrome plating has
cracks in its structure which can allow moisture to corrode CAUTION
underlying steel.
Hydraulic System Damage
Depending on ambient temperature and the frequency of
Original Equipment Manufacturers’ filter elements—
cylinder operation, the crane’s hydraulic oil may not
available from Manitowoc—must be used on this crane.
penetrate these cracks and protect the rods. Even if the
Substituting with any other brand or type filter element is
cylinders are operated on a regular basis, many cylinders
prohibited.
have portions of exposed rod even when the cylinders are
fully retracted. Filter elements made by other manufacturers may
collapse under pressure. This action will allow unfiltered
Exposed cylinder rods on cranes that are stored, trans- oil to be drawn into hydraulic system—pumps, motors,
ported, or used in inclement environments (high humidity, and valves can be destroyed.
rain, snow and salt air) are at high risk of corrosion.
Manitowoc will reject warranty claims for damaged
All exposed cylinder rods must be protected by applying a hydraulic components if proper hydraulic filter elements
thorough coat of cylinder rod protectant, available from are not used.
Manitowoc in 12 oz. aerosol cans (Part No. 9999101803).
One can of the protectant is provided in the Parts Box LUBRICATION POINTS
supplied with the crane. • See Figure 4, page 7 for the location of the engine
The cylinder rod protectant contains solvents and lubricants components.
that penetrate metal pores, displace moisture, dissolve • See Figure 6, page 10 through Figure 9, page 16 for the
existing corrosion and then dry to a resilient, waxy coating. location of the lubrication points in the upperworks and
Cylinder operation and weather will remove the protectant lowerworks.
over time. Therefore, inspect all cylinder rods weekly and
reapply protectant to exposed rods. • See Figure 10, page 18 for the location of the lubrication
points in the boom.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION The letters before the item numbers in the illustrations
correspond to the following intervals:
Dispose of waste properly Improperly disposing of waste
can harm the environment. • A = At Assembly

Harmful waste used in Manitowoc cranes includes—but is • D = Daily

not limited to—oil, fuel, grease, coolant, air conditioning • W = Weekly
refrigerant, filters, batteries, and cloths which have come into
• M = Monthly
contact with these substances.
• Q = Quarterly
Handle and dispose of waste according to local, state, and
federal environmental regulations. • S = Semiannually
When filling and draining crane components, do not pour • O = At Overhaul
waste fluids onto the ground, down any drain, or into any • Y = Yearly
source of water.
• B = Biennial (every two years)
• Always drain waste fluids into leak-proof containers that
are clearly marked with what they contain. CRANELUBE
• Always fill or add fluids with a funnel or a filling pump. Manitowoc highly recommends using CraneLUBE lubricants
• Immediately wipe up any spills. to increase your crane’s reliability and performance. Contact
your Manitowoc dealer for information about the Manitowoc’s
REFERENCE INSTRUCTIONS CraneLUBE lubrication program.
Refer to the Lube and Coolant Product Guide after this
See the MLC150-1 Service Manual for detailed information
publication for lubricant container sizes and part numbers.
on specific maintenance checks and procedures.

HYDRAULIC FILTER REPLACEMENT

For instructions, refer to Section 2 of the MLC150-1 Service
Manual.

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APPROVED LUBRICANTS: NORMAL FACTORY FILL

For use down to -23°C (-10°F)

Table 1
ID Lubricant Description Specification Manitowoc Part / Spec No.
A EP Multi-Purpose Grease Mobilux N.L.G.I. EP #2 Grease 471197
B Synthetic Gear Oil Mobil Delvac 80W-140 Synthetic A13890
C Anti-Freeze Coolant 50-50 ethylene-glycol and water 6829101130
E Engine Oil SAE 15W-40 6829104182
F Open Gear Lube Mobiltac 375 NC 471198
G Synthetic Gear Oil Mobil Delvac 75W-90 Synthetic 549515 / 6829014058
H Hydraulic Oil Phillips 66 Trans XP 6829006444
J Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) See Engine Manufacturer’s Manual 80019225
K EP 3% Moly Grease
L Spray Lube Dry Film Moly Multipurpose Lubricant Fastenal 63277
M Turntable Bearing Mobilgrease XHP 322 Mine A19138

APPROVED LUBRICANTS: ARCTIC PACKAGE OPTION

For use down to -40°C (-40°F)

Table 2
ID Lubricant Description Specification Manitowoc Part / Spec No.
A EP Multi-Purpose Grease Chevron RPM Arctic Grease 471166
B Synthetic Gear Oil Mobil SHC 626 Synthetic 549455
C Anti-Freeze Coolant 60-40 ethylene-glycol and water 6829104212
E Engine Oil SAE 5W-40 6829104412
F Open Gear Lube Mobiltac 375 NC 471198
G Synthetic Gear Oil Mobil SHC 626 Synthetic 549455
H Hydraulic Oil Petro-Canada Hydrex MV Arctic 15 549318/A03745
J Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) See Engine Manufacturer’s Manual 80019225
K EP 3% Moly Grease
L Spray Lube Dry Film Moly Multipurpose Lubricant Fastenal 63277
M Turntable Bearing Mobilgrease XHP 322 Mine A19138

CAUTION
Machinery Damage!
Do not operate the main crane functions (swing, travel, drums, boom hoist) with arctic lubricants
when the ambient temperature is above 16°C (60°F). Crane machinery will be damaged.
When the ambient temperature is above 16°C (60°F), limit operation to the crane setup functions.
When the ambient temperature is expected to remain above 16°C (60°F), drain the arctic
lubricants and refill with the normal factory fill lubricants.
Structural Damage!
Cold weather can affect the structural integrity of the crane and attachment. Before operating in
cold weather, read the Cold Weather Operation —Crane Limitations topic in Section 3 of the
Crane Operator Manual.

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QUICK-DRAIN DRAINER ASSEMBLY assembly shown in Figure 3. The quick-drain drainer

assembly is stored in the parts box supplied with the crane.
When the quick-drainer drain assembly is attached to a
quick-drain valve, an internal check valve is opened allowing
the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
• Hydraulic tank
• Boom hoist gearbox
• Each load drum gearbox
• Swing gearbox
• Pump drive
Item Description FLUID CAPACITIES
1 Quick-Drain Drainer
The fluid capacities given in Table 3 are approximate and
2 Hose Clamp
should be used only as a guide for ordering sufficient fluid at
3 Hose: 3/4 in (19 mm) Inside Diameter by 10 ft (3,0 m) Long oil change intervals.
FIGURE 3 Always fill each system to level plug opening or to specified
point on the sight gauge or the dipstick. Do not overfill. Do
The following components are equipped with a quick-drain not mix mineral oil with synthetic oil.
valve which requires the use of the quick-drain drainer

Table 3

Capacity Lubricant Spec ID

System
US Metric See Table 1 or Table 2
Cooling System 7.5 gal 28,4 L C
Crawler Gearbox (2 places) 6.6 gal 25 L B
Crawler Intermediate Roller (11 each crawler) 6 oz 177 ml Fully Synthetic, Biodegradable Oil, ISO VG 460
(Panolin Biotrack 460 or AGIP SP/EB 460)
DEF Tank 15 gal 56.8 L J
Drum 1 and 2 (without free fall) 3 gal 11,5 L G
Drum 1 and 2 (with free fall) 4.6 gal 17,5 L G
Drum 3 (Auxiliary Hoist) 5.3 gal 20 L G
Drum 4 (Boom Hoist) 2 gal 8L G
Engine Crankcase (QSB6.7 Stage 5 or Export) 4.5 gal 17 L E
Fuel Tank 125 gal 473,1 L See Engine Manufacturer’s Manual
Hydraulic Tank (to full cold mark) 94 gal 356 L H
Hydraulic System 190 gal 719 L H
Pump Drive 3 qt 2,8 L G
Swing 2.9 gal 11 L G
Tagline See decal on each tagline barrel for data.
Windshield Washer Fluid Tank 1.3 gal 5L Non-Freezing Washer Fluid

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ENGINE COMPONENTS

View at Left Rear Corner of Upperworks

with Enclosure Removed got Clarity

Item Description Required Service

1 DEF Tank
2 Engine Oil Fill Cap
3 Engine Oil Dipstick
4 Coolant Fill Cap
5 Coolant Level Gauge
See the Engine Manufacturer’s Manual for
6 Coolant Drain Valve 1 service intervals.
7 Engine Oil Filter
8 Primary Fuel Filter
9 Fuel Pre-Filter/Water Separator with Drain Valve
10 Engine Oil Drain Valve 1

1 Connect an owner furnished drain hose to the drain valve.

FIGURE 4

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UPPERWORKS AND LOWERWORKS LUBRICATION

FIGURE 5

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Item Description Required Service

Prior to Use When Crane is Assembled
A1 Jacking Cylinder Pivot Pins Grease 2 fittings each jacking cylinder.
Thoroughly clean and apply Dry Moly Spray Lube or an
equivalent anti-seizing compound to all machined surfaces
of the carbody and the crawlers — surfaces shaded red in
Figure 5).
Machined Crawler Surfaces (4 places carbody and
A2 If this step is not performed, excessive friction will occur in
each crawler)
the closely machined mating surfaces between the crawlers
and the carbody. The result will be loud noises coming from
the lowerworks when turning (cutting) the crawlers or
swinging the upperworks over the corner of the crawlers.

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UPPERWORKS AND LOWERWORKS LUBRICATION

FIGURE 6

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Item Description Required Service

Daily or Every 8 Hours of Engine Operation or (whichever comes first)
See NOTE 1
Check level on main display in cab. See NOTE 2. If required,
D1 Fuel Tank Fill Cap (under cover)
fill with specified low-sulfur diesel fuel.
D2 Radiator Sight Gauge (inside access door)
Check level. Fill to middle of sight gauge with anti-freeze.
D3 Radiator Fill Cap (under cover)
D4 Fuel Pre-Filter/Water Separator Drain Valve Drain water (see Engine Manufacturer’s Manual)
D5 Pump Drive Dipstick
Check level. Fill to proper level with gear oil.
D6 Pump Drive Breather/Fill Port
D7 Air Cleaner Service Indicator Check. Replace air cleaner elements when indicated.
D8 Engine (oil level, fuel filters, etc.) Service per engine manufacturer’s manual.
D9 DEF Tank Check level on main display in cab. See NOTE 3.
D10 Windshield Washer Fluid Tank Fill with a quality non-freezing washer fluid.
D11 Hydraulic Tank Quick-Drain Valve (under tank) Drain water. See NOTE 4.
D12 Hydraulic Tank Sight Gauge (inside enclosure) Check level. Fill to proper level with hydraulic oil. See NOTE
D13 Hydraulic Tank Fill Port Plug (under cover) 5 and NOTE 6.

D14 Hydraulic Tank Filter Elements (under cover) Check. Replace elements when indicated. See NOTE 7.
D15 Hydraulic Tank Breather Indicator (under cover) Check. Replace breather when indicated.
Grease 4 fittings. Grease should seep out seal between
outer and inner ring. Swing slowly to distribute grease. Wipe
D16 Turntable Bearing off excess grease.
Inspect lube hoses and fittings daily.
Check for proper lubrication. If required, coat with specified
D17 Ring Gear and Swing Pinion
open gear oil. See NOTE 8.

NOTE 1 Inspect the crane daily for leaks. If found, NOTE 6 Before removing the fill plug, relieve the
determine the cause, take corrective action, and pressure in the tank with the vent valves
refill the component with the specified lubricant. provided.
Repair or replace damaged parts as required.
NOTE 7 Replace the filter elements when the
NOTE 2 The fuel level is shown in the Crane filter fault appears in the Alerts Bar of
Systems Bar of the Main Display. the Main Display.

FILL TANK IMMEDIATELY if the fuel level

Inspect the suction line and/or clean or
low fault appears in the Alerts Bar of the replace the suction strainer if the
Main Display. suction pressure fault appears in the
Alerts Bar of the Main Display.
NOTE 3 The DEF level is shown in the Crane
Systems Bar of the Main Display. NOTE 8 It will be necessary to climb into the carbody to
inspect/lubricate the ring gear and swing pinion.
NOTE 4 Crack open the quick-drain valve using Park swing and STOP engine so crane cannot
the quick-drain drainer assembly (Figure 3). be operated while servicing.
Disconnect the quick-drain drainer assembly as
soon as water stops draining and a steady stream
of hydraulic oil appears.
NOTE 5 Check the hydraulic oil level when the oil is cold. Fill
the tank to the proper FULL COLD mark on decal.
FILL TANK IMMEDIATELY if the hydraulic
oil level fault appears in the Alerts Bar of
the Main Display.

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Item Description Required Service

Weekly or Every 10 Hours of Function Operation or Every 20 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first)
W1 Swing Gearbox Sight Gauge Check level. Oil should be at center of gauge. Fill to proper
W2 Swing Gearbox Fill Plug level with specified gear oil.

W3 Crawler Gearbox Level Plug (both crawlers) Check level. See NOTE 1. Oil should be at bottom of plug
W4 Crawler Gearbox Fill Plug hole. Fill to proper level with specified gear oil.

Weekly or Every 40 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first)

W5 Fuel Drain Valve (under tank) Drain water. See NOTE 2.
Drum 4 Pawl Cam
W6 Coat with specified open gear oil
Drum 2 Pawl Cam (if equipped)
W7 Drum Bearing (non-free fall Drum 1, 2, 3, 4) Grease: left end of Drum 1, 2, 4 and right end of Drum 3.
W8 Engine Service per engine manufacturer’s manual.
Gearbox Breathers (pump drive, swing, Drum 1, 2, Clean by soaking in a non-flammable solvent and blowing
W9
4) thoroughly dry with compressed air.

NOTE 1 Travel in either direction so the gearbox fill and

drain plugs form a visual line vertical to the
ground.
NOTE 2 Attach an owner furnished 1/2 in NPT nipple and a
hose to the drain valve. Crack open the drain
valve. Fully close the drain valve as soon as water
stops draining and a steady stream of fuel oil
appears. Remove the hose and nipple.

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Drum 4 shown. Drums

1 and 2 similar.

FIGURE 8

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Item Description Required Service

After First 200 Hours of Engine Operation
M1 Crawler Gearbox Drain Plug (both crawlers) Drain and refill with specified gear oil. See NOTE 1.
M2 Drum 1, 2, 4 Gearbox Quick-Drain Valve Drain and refill with specified gear oil (see NOTE 2).
M3 Drum 3 Gearbox Drain Plug Drain and refill with specified gear oil (see NOTE 3).
M4 Swing Gearbox Quick-Drain Valve Drain and refill with specified gear oil (see NOTE 2).
M5 Pump Drive Drain Plug Drain and refill with specified gear oil.
Monthly or Every 40 Hours of Function Operation or Every 200 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first)
Inspect for oil leaks or other damage. Rollers are sealed for
M6 Intermediate Crawler Rollers (13 each crawler)
life. Fill with specified gear oil at overhaul.
M7 Front Crawler Roller (both crawlers) Grease fitting under plug on both ends of shaft.
Monthly or Every 200 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first)
M8 Drum Gearbox Sight Gauge (typical Drum 1, 2, 4) Check level. Oil should be between top and bottom
notches in sight gauge. When replacing oil, fill gear box to
M9 Gearbox Breather/Fill Plug (typical Drum 1, 2, 4) center of sight gauge. Fill to proper level with specified
gear oil.
M10 Drum Gearbox Sight Gauge (Drum 3) Check level. See NOTE 3. Oil should be at center of
M11 Drum Gearbox Fill Plug (Drum 3) gauge. Fill to proper level with specified gear oil.
M12 Pawl Cam Shaft Grease.
M13 Engine Service per engine manufacturer’s manual.

NOTE 1 Travel in either direction so the gearbox fill and

drain plugs form a visual line vertical to the
ground.
NOTE 2 The gearbox is equipped with a quick-drain valve
which requires use of the quick-drain drainer
assembly shown in Figure 3.
NOTE 3 Rotate the drum so the sight gauge and the plugs
are accessible through the holes in the drum
flange. Park drum and STOP engine so drum
cannot be operated while servicing.

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FIGURE 9

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Item Description Required Service

Quarterly or Every 500 Hours of Engine Operation or (whichever comes first)
Q1 Batteries (qty 2) (see NOTE 1) Clean and inspect. Check electrolyte level.
Semi-Annually or Every 200 Hours of Function Operation or
Every 1000 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first)
S1 Swing Gearbox (see NOTE 2) Drain and refill with specified gear oil.
S2 Crawler Gearbox (qty 2) (see NOTE 3) Drain and refill both with specified gear oil.
Semi-Annually or Every 500 Engine Hours of Operation or (whichever comes first)
S3 Fuel Filter Replace per engine manufacturer’s manual.
S4 Engine Service per engine manufacturer’s manual.
Semi-Annually or Every 1000 Engine Hours of Operation or (whichever comes first)
S5 Pump Drive Drain Plug Drain and refill with specified gear oil.
S6 Hydraulic Tank Quick-Drain Valve (see NOTE 2) Drain and refill with specified hydraulic oil.
S7 Hydraulic Filter (qty 3) Replace each.
Yearly or Every 400 Hours of Function Operation or Every 2000 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first)
Y1 Drum 1, 2, 4 Quick-Drain Plug (see NOTE 2) Drain and refill each with specified gear oil.
Y2 Drum 3 Drain Plug (see NOTE 4) Drain and refill with specified gear oil.
Y3 DEF Tank Filter (inside tank) Service per engine manufacturer’s manual.
Biennially or Every 2000 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first)
B1 Radiator Drain Valve (see NOTE 5) Drain and refill with specified antifreeze.
Every 4500 Hours of Engine Operation
4500 DEF Supply Module Filter Service per engine manufacturer’s manual.

NOTE 1 Two batteries are located under the removable

cover.
NOTE 2 The gearbox is equipped with a quick-drain valve
which requires use of the quick-drain drainer
assembly shown in Figure 3.
An alternative to filling the swing gearbox through
the fill plug is to fill it using the Power Fill
Procedure outlined in Section 6 of the Service
Manual supplied with the crane.
NOTE 3 Travel in either direction so the gearbox fill and
drain plugs form a visual line vertical to the
ground.
NOTE 4 Rotate the drum so the sight gauge and the plugs
are accessible through the holes in the drum
flange. Park drum and STOP engine so drum
cannot be operated while servicing.
NOTE 5 Attach an owner furnished hose to the nipple on
the drain valve.

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BOOM RIGGING LUBRICATION

FIGURE 10

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Item Description Required Service

Weekly or Every 40 Hours of Operation (whichever comes first)
W1 Universal Anchor Joint (2 fittings if equipped) Grease.
W2 Jib Point Sheave Grease.
W3 Upper Boom Point (1 fitting, optional) Grease.
Quarterly or Every 250 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first)
Q1 Hook-and-Weight Ball Swivel (1 fitting) Grease.
Q2 Load Block (fittings vary) Grease (sheaves, swivel, and trunnion).
Q3 Tagline Gears (1 fitting) Grease (grease will drop onto gears).
Q4 Tagline Level Plug (1 each barrel) Check level of each barrel with tagline horizontal. Oil
should be up to plug opening.
Q5 Tagline Fill Plug (1 each barrel) Fill each barrel to proper level with SAE 90 heavy-duty
gear oil. See decal on tagline.
Yearly or Every 2000 Hours of Crane Operation (whichever comes first)
Y1 Boom Top Sheaves (packed with grease at assembly) The sheaves are either packed with grease at assembly
or sealed (bearing filled and sealed by manufacturer) and
Y2 Gantry and Equalizer Sheaves (sealed with grease)
do not require greasing at regular intervals.
Y3 Jib Strut Sheave (packed with grease at assembly)
Inspect the sheaves for proper operation yearly or every
2000 hours of crane operation. Overhaul the sheaves
and repack them with grease if needed.
Yearly or Every 2000 Hours of Crane Operation (whichever comes first)
or at a Desired Interval if the Sheaves are Equipped with Sealed Bearings and Grease Fittings
YD1 Boom Top Sheaves The sheaves are packed with grease at assembly and do
not require greasing at regular intervals. If the sheaves
YD2 Gantry and Equalizer Sheaves
are equipped with sealed bearings and grease fittings,
YD3 Jib Strut Sheave they can be greased at a desired interval established by
the crane owner/user.
Inspect the sheaves for proper operation yearly or every
2000 hours of crane operation. Overhaul the sheaves
and repack them with grease if needed.

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Item Description Required Service

Each Time Boom and Lugging Jib Lowered/Raised
A1 Jib Point Rollers (1 fitting each) Grease each.
A2 Universal Anchor Joint (2 fittings if equipped) Grease both.
A3 Jib Hinge Pins (1 fitting each) Grease both.
Quarterly or Every 250 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first)
Q1 Hook-and-Weight Ball Swivel (1 fitting) Grease.
Q2 Load Block (fittings vary) Grease (sheaves, swivel, and trunnion).
Yearly or Every 2000 Hours of Crane Operation (whichever comes first)
Y1 Boom Cap Sheaves The sheaves identified with “Y” are packed with grease at
assembly and do not require greasing at regular
Y2 Boom Cap Guide Sheaves
intervals.
Y3 Main Strut Reeving Sheaves
If the sheaves are equipped with sealed bearings and
Y4 Jib Strut Reeving Sheaves grease fittings, they can be greased at a desired interval
Y5 Jib Strut Load Line Guide Sheaves established by the crane owner/user.
Inspect these sheaves for proper operation yearly or
Y6 Guide Sheave
every 2000 hours of crane operation. Overhaul the
Y7 Jib Point Sheaves sheaves and repack them with grease if needed.

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