LUBRICATION GUIDE

Model MLC80-A/MLC90A-1/MLC100A-1/MLC100-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lubrication Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................2
General Lubrication .............................................................................................................................................................2
Lubrication Intervals ............................................................................................................................................................2

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Over-Lubrication ..................................................................................................................................................................3
Lubrication Tips ...................................................................................................................................................................3
Water in Hydraulic Oil ..........................................................................................................................................................3

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Oil Can Points......................................................................................................................................................................3
Wire Rope Lubrication .........................................................................................................................................................3
Cylinder Rod Lubrication .....................................................................................................................................................4

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Environmental Protection ....................................................................................................................................................4
Reference Instructions.........................................................................................................................................................4
Hydraulic Filter Replacement...............................................................................................................................................4

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Lubrication Points ................................................................................................................................................................4
CraneLUBE .........................................................................................................................................................................4
Approved Lubricants: Normal Factory Fill............................................................................................................................5
Approved Lubricants: Arctic Package Option ......................................................................................................................5
Fluid Capacities ...................................................................................................................................................................6
Engine Components ............................................................................................................................................................7
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Upperworks and Lowerworks Lubrication............................................................................................................................8
Prior to Use When Crane is Assembled............................................................................................................................9
Daily or Every 8 Hours of Engine Operation or (whichever comes first)............................................................................9
Weekly or Every 10 Hours of Function Operation or Every 20 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first) .......11
Weekly or Every 40 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first) ........................................................................11
After First 200 Hours of Engine Operation ......................................................................................................................13
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Monthly or Every 40 Hours of Function Operation or Every 200 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first) ....13
Monthly or Every 200 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first) .....................................................................13
Quarterly or Every 500 Hours of Engine Operation or (whichever comes first) ...............................................................15
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Semi-Annually or Every 200 Hours of Function Operation or Every 1000 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes
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first).................................................................................................................................................................................15
Semi-Annually or Every 500 Engine Hours of Operation or (whichever comes first).......................................................15
Semi-Annually or Every 1000 Engine Hours of Operation or (whichever comes first).....................................................15
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Yearly or Every 400 Hours of Function Operation or Every 2000 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first)...15
Biennially or Every 2000 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first) ................................................................15
Boom Rigging Lubrication .................................................................................................................................................16
Quarterly or Every 250 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first) ...................................................................17
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Yearly or Every 2000 Hours of Crane Operation (whichever comes first) .......................................................................17

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—

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excessively dusty or corrosive atmosphere, unusually high
or low outside temperature, extreme loadings, uncommonly
Hydraulic Filter

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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.

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Hydraulic Oil Hydraulic Oil Level Bearings and bushings that are too warm, excessive play in
moving parts, binding in moving parts, excessive or

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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)
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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
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Crane Care Lattice Team for recommendations on length-

ening lubrication intervals.
WARNING
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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
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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 —
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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
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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 (se e the Main Displa y Manual for
• Do not operate the crane until all safety guards and 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 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
omitted from this Lubrication Guide. Service OEM parts

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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.
• The wire rope must be clean and dry before applying

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• An extra shot of grease, if too stiff or under too much
pressure, can pop out a bearing seal. lubricant. Cleaning methods include an air jet or wire
brush.

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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
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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.
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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.
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• 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,
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and batteries properly. See Environmental Protection on

page 4.
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WATER IN HYDRAULIC OIL Bathing

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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
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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.
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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

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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,

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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

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thorough coat of cylinder rod protectant, available from are not used.
Manitowoc in 12 oz. aerosol cans (Part No. 9999101803).
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One can of the protectant is provided in the Parts Box
supplied with the crane. • See Figure 3, 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 4, page 8 through Figure 8, page 14 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.
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over time. Therefore, inspect all cylinder rods weekly and
reapply protectant to exposed rods. • See Figure 10, page 16 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
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can harm the environment. • A = At Assembly

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

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not limited to—oil, fuel, grease, coolant, air conditioning • W = Weekly

refrigerant, filters, batteries, and cloths which have come into
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• M = Monthly
contact with these substances.
• Q = Quarterly
Handle and dispose of waste according to local, state, and
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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
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source of water.
• B = Biennial (every two tears)
• 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 Service Manual for detailed information on specific
publication for lubricant container sizes and part numbers.
maintenance checks and procedures.

HYDRAULIC FILTER REPLACEMENT

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

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APPROVED LUBRICANTS: NORMAL FACTORY FILL

For use down to 32°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
D Liquid Coolant Conditioner See Engine Manufacturer’s Manual

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E Engine Oil SAE 15W-40 (use with low sulfur fuel) 6829104182
F Open Gear Lube Mobiltac 375 NC 471198

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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

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L Spray Lube Dry Film Moly Multipurpose Lubricant
M Turntable Bearing Mobilgrease XHP 322 Mine A19138

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APPROVED LUBRICANTS: ARCTIC PACKAGE OPTION
For use down to -40°C (-40°F)

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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 50-50 ethylene-glycol and water 6829101130
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D Liquid Coolant Conditioner See Engine Manufacturer’s Manual

E Engine Oil SAE 15W-40 (use with low sulfur fuel) 6829104182
F Open Gear Lube Mobiltac 375 NC 471198
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G Synthetic Gear Oil Mobil SHC 626 Synthetic 549455

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H Hydraulic Oil Petro-Canada Hydrex MV Arctic 15 A03745

J Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) See Engine Manufacturer’s Manual 80019225
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L Spray Lube Dry Film Moly Multipurpose Lubricant

M Turntable Bearing Mobilgrease XHP 322 Mine A19138
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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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FLUID CAPACITIES
The fluid capacities given in Table 3 are approximate and should be used only as a guide for
ordering sufficient fluid at oil change intervals.
Always fill each system to level plug opening or to specified point on the sight gauge or the dipstick.
Do not overfill. Do not mix mineral oil with synthetic oil.

Table 3

Capacity Lubricant Spec ID

System
US Metric See Table 1 or Table 2

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Cooling System 7.5 gal 28,4 L C
Crawler Gearbox (2 places) 4 gal 15 L B
Crawler Intermediate Roller (11 each crawler) 6 oz 175 cc

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Crawler Top Roller (2 each crawler) 0.3 oz 10 cc
DEF Tank 10 gal 38 L J

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Drum 1 and 2 (without free fall) 2.6 gal 9,7 L G
Drum 1 and 2 (with free fall) 4.6 gal 17,5 L G

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Drum 3 (Auxiliary Hoist) 5.3 gal 20 L G
Drum 4 (Boom Hoist) 1.3 gal 5,1 L G
Engine (QSB6.7 Tier 3 and Tier 4F) 5 gal 17 L E
Fuel (ultra low sulfur) 100 gal 379 L See Engine Manufacturer’s Manual
Hydraulic Tank (to full cold mark) 67 gal 254 L H
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Hydraulic System 188 gal 710 L H
Swing 1.3 gal 5L G
Tagline See decal on each tagline barrel for data.
Windshield Washer Fluid Tank 1 gal 4L Non-Freezing Washer Fluid
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ENGINE COMPONENTS

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View at Right Rear Corner of Upperworks

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Item Description Required Service

1 Fuel Filer
2 Fuel Pre-Filter/Water Separator with Drain Valve
3 Engine Oil Filter See the Engine Manufacturer’s Manual (stored
4 Engine Oil Dipstick in crane cab) for service intervals.
5 Engine Oil Fill Cap
6 Engine Oil Drain Valve 1

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An owner furnished drain hose can be connected to the drain valve.

FIGURE 3

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UPPERWORKS AND LOWERWORKS LUBRICATION

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FIGURE 4

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Item Description Required Service

Prior to Use When Crane is Assembled
Thoroughly clean and spay all sliding surfaces with dry film
A1 Carbody Extension Beams and Crawler
moly multipurpose lubricant.
A2 Carbody Extension Beams Grease 2 fittings each beam.
Daily or Every 8 Hours of Engine Operation or (whichever comes first)
See NOTE 1
Check for proper lubrication. If required, coat with specified
D1 Ring Gear and Swing Pinion

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open gear oil. See NOTE 2.
Grease 4 fittings. Grease should seep out at seal between
outer and inner ring. Swing slowly to distribute grease. Wipe

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D2 Turntable Bearing off excess grease.
Inspect lube hoses and fittings daily.

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Check level on main display in cab. See NOTE 3. If required,
D3 Fuel Tank Fill Cap (under cover)
fill with specified low-sulfur diesel fuel.
D4 Hydraulic Tank Oil Sight Gauge (inside enclosure) Check level. Fill to proper level with hydraulic oil. See NOTE

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D5 Hydraulic Tank Fill Port Plug (under cover) 4.

D6 Hydraulic Tank Breather Indicator (under cover) Check. Replace breather when indicated.
D7 Hydraulic Tank Filter Elements (under cover) Check. Replace elements when indicated. See NOTE 6.
D8 Hydraulic Tank Drain Valve (under tank) Drain water. See NOTE 7.
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D9 Engine (oil level, fuel filters, etc.) Service per engine manufacturer’s manual.
D10 DEF Tank Check level on main display in cab. See NOTE 8.
D11 Air Cleaner Service Indicator Check. Replace air cleaner elements when indicated.
D12 Radiator Sight Gauge
Check that level is at middle of sight gauge. Fill to proper
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Radiator Fill Cap (through access holes and under level with anti-freeze.
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cover)
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D14 Windshield Washer Fluid Tank Fill with a quality non-freezing washer fluid.
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NOTE 1 Inspect the crane daily for leaks. If found, NOTE 5 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.
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Repair or replace damaged parts as required.

NOTE 6 Replace the filter elements when the
NOTE 2 It will be necessary to climb into the carbody to filter fault appears in the Alerts Bar of
inspect/lubricate the ring gear and swing pinion. the Main Display.
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Park swing and STOP engine so crane cannot

Inspect the suction line and/or clean or
be operated while servicing.
replace the suction strainer if the
NOTE 3 The fuel level is shown in the Crane suction pressure fault appears in the
Systems Bar of the Main Display. Alerts Bar of the Main Display.
NOTE 7 Push up to drain water (turn counterclockwise to
FILL TANK IMMEDIATELY if the fuel level lock open). Unlock (turn clockwise) and pull down
low fault appears in the Alerts Bar of the to close the drain valve as soon as water stops
Main Display. draining and a steady stream of hydraulic oil
appears.
NOTE 8 The DEF level is shown in the Crane
NOTE 4 Check the hydraulic oil level when the oil is cold. Fill Systems Bar of the Main Display.
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 Breather/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.

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W6 Engine Service per engine manufacturer’s manual.
W7 Drum Bearing (non-free fall, Drum 1, 2, 3, 4) Grease: right end of Drum 1, 2, 4 and left end of Drum 3.

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W8 Drum 4 Pawl Cam Coat with specified open gear oil
Clean by soaking breathers in a non-flammable solvent

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W9 Gearbox Breathers (swing, Drum 1, 2, 4)
and blowing them thoroughly dry with compressed air.

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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 soon as water
stops draining and a steady stream of fuel oil
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appears. Remove the hose and nipple.
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Drum 1 shown. Drums 2

and 4 similar.

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FIGURE 6

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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 Drums 1, 2, 4 Gearbox Quick-Drain Valve Drain and refill with gear oil (see NOTE 2).
M3 Drum 3 Gearbox Drain Plug Drain and refill with gear oil (see NOTE 3).
M4 Swing Gearbox Quick-Drain Valve Drain and refill with gear oil (see NOTE 2).
Monthly or Every 40 Hours of Function Operation or Every 200 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first)
M5 Front Crawler Roller (both crawlers) Grease fitting under plug on both ends of shaft.

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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.

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Inspect for oil leaks or other damage. Rollers are sealed for
M7 Sealed Top Crawler Rollers (2 each crawler)
life. Fill with specified gear oil at overhaul.

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M8 Greased Top Crawler Rollers (2 each crawler) Grease both.
Monthly or Every 200 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first)
M9 Engine Service per engine manufacturer’s manual.

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M10 Pawl Cam Shaft Grease.
M11 Drum Gearbox Sight Gauge (typical Drum 1, 2, 4) Check level. Oil should be at center of gauge. Fill to proper
M12 Gearbox Breather/Fill Plug (typical Drum 1, 2, 4) level with specified gear oil.

M13 Drum Gearbox Sight Gauge (Drum 3) Check level. See NOTE 3. Oil should be at center of
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M14 Drum Gearbox Fill Plug (Drum 3) gauge. Fill to proper level with specified gear oil.

NOTE 1 Travel in either direction so the gearbox fill and

drain plugs form a visual line vertical to the
ground.
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NOTE 2 The gearbox is equipped with a quick-drain valve

which requires use of the quick-drain drainer
assembly shown in Figure 7. The quick-drain
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supplied with the crane.

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Item Description
1 Quick-Drain Drainer
2 Hose Clamp
3 Hose: 3/4 in (19 mm) Inside Diameter by 10 ft (3,0 m) Long

FIGURE 7

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 8

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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 Crawler Gearbox (qty 2) (see NOTE 2 Drain and refill both with specified gear oil.
S2 Swing Gearbox (see NOTE 3) Drain and refill with specified gear oil.
Semi-Annually or Every 500 Engine Hours of Operation or (whichever comes first)

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S3 Engine Service per engine manufacturer’s manual.
Semi-Annually or Every 1000 Engine Hours of Operation or (whichever comes first)

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S4 Hydraulic Filter (qty 2) Replace
S5 Hydraulic Tank Drain Plug Drain and refill with specified hydraulic oil.

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Yearly or Every 400 Hours of Function Operation or Every 2000 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first)
Y1 Drum 3 Drain Plug (see NOTE 4) Drain and refill with specified gear oil.

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Y2 Drum 1, 2, 4 Drain Plug (see NOTE 3) Drain and refill each with specified gear oil.
Biennially or Every 2000 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first)
B1 Radiator Drain Valve (see NOTE 5) Drain and refill with specified antifreeze.

NOTE 1 Two batteries are located behind the removable NOTE 4 Rotate the drum so the sight gauge and the plugs
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cover. are accessible through the holes in the drum
flange. Park drum and STOP engine so drum
NOTE 2 Travel in either direction so the gearbox fill and
cannot be operated while servicing.
drain plugs form a visual line vertical to the
ground. NOTE 5 Attach an owner furnished hose to the nipple on
the drain valve.
NOTE 3 The gearbox is equipped with a quick-drain valve
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which requires use of the quick-drain drainer

assembly shown in Figure 9. The quick-drain
drainer assembly is stored in the parts box
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supplied with the crane.

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Item Description
1 Quick-Drain Drainer
2 Hose Clamp
3 Hose: 3/4 in (19 mm) Inside Diameter by 10 ft (3,0 m) Long

FIGURE 9

As an alternative to filling the swing gearbox

through the fill plug, you can fill the gearbox using
the Power Fill Procedure outlined in Section 6 of
the Service Manual supplied with the crane.

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FIGURE 10

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Item Description Required Service

Quarterly or Every 250 Hours of Engine Operation (whichever comes first)
Q1 Hook-and-Weight Ball Swivel (1 fitting) Grease.
Q2 Load Block (3 fittings) Grease.
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

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Yearly or Every 2000 Hours of Crane Operation (whichever comes first)

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Y1 Boom Sheaves The boom and jib sheaves are packed with grease at
assembly and do not require greasing at regular
Y2 Jib Sheaves
intervals.

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yearly or every 2000 hours of crane operation. Overhaul
the sheaves and repack them with grease if needed.

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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 Sheaves The boom and jib sheaves are packed with grease at
assembly and do not require greasing at regular
YD2 Jib Sheaves
intervals. If the sheaves are equipped with sealed
bearings and grease fittings, they can be greased at a
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desired interval established by the crane owner/user.
Inspect the boom and jib 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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