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SWING SYSTEM
MLC150-1 SERVICE/MAINTENANCE MANUAL
6-6
Published 03-21-2021, Control # 264-01
SWING BRAKE MANUAL RELEASE
for the following procedure.
The crane has one swing drive.
When removing or installing the swing drive, the swing brake
must be released to allow alignment of the swing pinion with
the slewing ring gear.
NOTE:
A hydraulic hand pump with a pressure gauge is
needed to manually release the swing brake.
1.
Stop the engine and lock out tag out the crane.
2.
Disconnect the brake release hose (1) from the elbow
(2) in the brake release port (4).
3.
Connect the hand pump hose to the elbow (2) with user-
supplied 06 ORFS fittings.
4.
To release the brake, pressurize it to 23 bar (334 psi)
with the hydraulic hand pump.
5.
Service the swing drive as required.
6.
At the completion of servicing, perform the following
procedure:
a.
Apply the swing brake by relieving the pressure with
the hand pump.
b.
Disconnect the hand pump hose from the elbow (2)
in the brake release port (4).
c.
Connect the brake release hose (1) to the elbow (2).
7.
Clean up any spilled oil.
Item
Description
1
Swing Brake Release Hose
2
06 ORFS x M12 Elbow
3
Swing Motor
4
M12 Swing Brake Release Port
5
Swing Brake
6
Swing Gearbox
FIGURE 6-3
WARNING
Unexpected Crane Movement!
When the swing brake is released, the crane can
suddenly swing. Before releasing the swing brake, secure
the crane by lowering the boom onto blocking at ground
level to prevent sudden uncontrolled swinging.
The swing brake manual release procedure is for
servicing purposes only. Do not operate the crane unless
the swing brake is fully operational.
CAUTION
Avoid Damage to Parts!
When releasing the swing brake with the hand pump, do
not exceed 40 bar (580 psi) of pressure.
REFERENCE
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