Section 1; Crane Data; Crane/Attachment Identification; Change Of Ownership Registration - Manitowoc 18000 Operator's Manual

18000 OPERATOR MANUAL

CRANE DATA

See the end of this section for crane data specific to your
crane:
• Basic Specifications
• EC Declaration (if applicable)

CRANE/ATTACHMENT IDENTIFICATION

An identification plate is attached to the outside of the
operator's cab (see Figure 1-1) and to the attachments (such
as luffing jibs, MAX-ER, and Ringers) available for this crane.
The crane or attachment model and serial number are
etched into the plate.
For the exact location of the identification plates on your
crane and attachments, refer to the Nameplates and Decals
Drawing in Section 2 of this manual.

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION

If you are the new owner of a Manitowoc crane, please
register it with Manitowoc Crane Care so we can contact you
if the need arises.
1. Go to www.manitowoccranes.com
2. Go to Service > Manitowoc Crane Care > Service
Information > Change of Ownership Form.
Manitowoc

SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION
3. Complete the form.

MANITOWOC DEALER

For questions about this manual or the 18000 crane, contact
your Manitowoc dealer. If you do not know the contact
information for your dealer, locate the Manitowoc dealer
nearest you as follows:
1. Go to
2. Go to Dealer Locater.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to locate your Manitowoc
dealer.

CRANE ORIENTATION

The terms RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT, REAR used in this manual
refer to operator's right, left, front, and rear sides when
seated in the operator's cab looking forward.
• Operator's cab is at front of upperworks.
• Crawler motors are at rear of lowerworks.
• Crawler pin handles on carbody are at front of
lowerworks.
Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23
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INTRODUCTION
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FIGURE 1-1
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