Manitowoc Grove TMS700E Service And Maintenance Manual page 260

UNDERCARRIAGE
6. Remove the relay arm rig pins and secure all drag links.
7. Check that the rod ends on all drag links are within the
limits shown in Figure 8-5.
Final Adjustments
1. Inflate tires to the pressure specified on the tire inflation
chart located on the carrier cab door.
2. Start the engine and allow both air systems to reach full
system pressure. Ensure the crane is on a flat level
surface. Ensure the top surface of each saddle
assembly is parallel with the bottom surface of the
carrier frame by measuring the distance at the front and
rear of the saddle assemblies. If necessary, adjust the
height control valves to raise or lower the saddle
assemblies into a parallel position.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to adjust the axle drag links or the tie rod
ends while the full weight of the crane is on the axles
unless the tires are on greased plates or the crane is on
outriggers. Failure to do so may cause component
damage.
3. To ensure proper adjustment, drive the front wheels onto
greased plates or a suitable turntable so that the friction
between the tires and ground is reduced.
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4. If greased plates are not available, raise the crane 3.75
cm (1.5 in) from the static height by lowering the
outrigger jack cylinders. This will allow adjustment of the
drag links without damage, but will require rechecking
the alignment after the axles are fully loaded
5. Slightly open the fittings on each steer cylinder and turn
the steering wheel from stop to stop, bleeding the
cylinders until there is no air. Tighten fittings.
6. Install the relay arm rig pins. Refer to paragraph titled
Drag Link Installation and Axle Synchronization, page 8-
7.
7. Partially extend the outrigger beams. Attach a string line
to front and rear outrigger beams per Figure 8-2. Ensure
the string line is taut and level.
8. Referring to Figure 8-2, ensure that Dimension C equals
Dimension D and that Dimension E equals Dimension F.
9. Referring to Figure 8-5, adjust the drag links (Detail 5)
as required so that the distance from the string line to the
front of each wheel is the same as the distance from the
string line to the rear of the same wheel within 1.5 mm
(0.06 in). Check that the rod ends of the drag links are
within limits specified in Figure 8-5.
10. Remove the rig pins.
Published 01-29-2015, Control # 512-01
TMS700E SERVICE MANUAL