Manitowoc Grove CD3340B Service Manual page 124

MAINTENANCE
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Clean Battery and Cables
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FIGURE 5-40
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FIGURE 5-41
Cleaning the Radiator
NOTE:
Clean the radiator fins using compressed air or a water hose
to remove all foreign materials. If these materials are not
removed, the engine may over heat due to blocked air
through the radiator fins and core.
Lubricate the Wire Rope
Apply lubricant to the hoist wire rope to inhibit rust, corrosion
and wear.
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Published 04/07/2015 Control # 569-00
Open the battery compartment cover (Figure 5-42).
Tighten all battery mounting hardware to keep the
battery securely in place.
Disconnect the battery cables.
Sprinkle the top of the battery with baking soda. Apply
water to wash the baking soda from battery. Be careful
not to get any of the solution into the battery
Clean the battery posts and cable ends with a battery
brush.
Coat the battery posts with petroleum jelly and reinstall
the battery cables.
Close the battery box cover.
To inhibit personal injury, always wear safety
glasses when using compressed air.
Unwind the wire rope from the hoist drum.
Be sure the wire is clean and dry before applying the
lubricant.
Apply a good grade spray wire rope lubricant to the
entire length of the wire rope. If a wire rope lubricant is
not available, a light weight engine oil may be used.
Preheating the oil to between 18° and 36°C (60° and
CD3340B/YB4411
FIGURE 5-42