Manitowoc Cranes

1565 Buchanan Trail East PO Box 21

Shady Grove, PA 17256-0021
T 717 597 8121 F 717 593 5999
www.manitowoc.com

Service Bulletin G13-005

√ Information Only
Product Update - Warranty
Product Update - Non Warranty
Action Required

Date
January 3, 2013
To
All Mobile Hydraulic Distributor Service
Managers
Subject
Measuring and Recording of Turntable
Bearing Vertical Movement
Model(s) Affected
All

Please remind Grove Crane owners/users of the importance of performing routine inspections and
maintenance of turntable bearings. The required inspection protocol for turntable bearing vertical
movement is described in this Service Bulletin. This Service Bulletin replaces Service Bulletin G04-013.

A. INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT OF TURNTABLE BEARING ATTACHMENT BOLTS

It is imperative to ensure the turntable bearing attachment bolts are properly torqued. Therefore, all
bearing attaching bolts must be inspected for lack of torque and retorqued, as required, in accordance with
the following schedule as the bolts may loosen in service due to vibration, shock-loads and temperature
changes:

1. Grove Designed AT/RT/TMS (except TMS900E & TMS9000E) and Industrial Cranes

All bearing attaching bolts must be inspected after the first 300 hours of crane operation and every 500
hours of crane operation thereafter.

2. KMK/GMK Designed AT Cranes and Grove Designed TMS900E & TMS9000E Cranes

All bearing attaching bolts must be inspected every 300 hours of crane operation or every three months.
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WARNING: Failure to maintain proper torque of the turntable bearing attaching bolts may result in
serious injury or death as well as damage to the crane and other property. Maintaining proper torque
value for bolts is extremely important for structural strength, performance and reliability of the crane.
Variations in torque can cause distortion, binding, or complete separation of the superstructure from the
carrier.

CAUTION: Repeated re-torquing may cause bolts to stretch. If bolts keep working loose, they must be
replaced with new bolts of the proper grade and size. Proper identification of bolt grade is important.
When marked as a high strength bolt (grade 8), the serviceman must be aware of bolt classifications and
that he is installing a high strength heat-treated tempered component and the bolt must be installed
according to specifications. Special attention should be given to the existence of lubricant and plating that
will cause variation from dry torque values. When a high strength bolt is removed, or un-torqued, the bolt
must be replaced with a new bolt of the same classification.

B. INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION OF TURNTABLE BEARINGS

For the continued satisfactory operation of cranes, turntable bearings must be routinely lubricated and
inspected for wear. Please see the Service Manual for complete inspection and lubrication instructions.

C. PROCEDURE FOR MEASURING VERTICAL MOVEMENT IN TURNTABLE

BEARINGS

If you suspect that there is too much vertical movement in the turntable bearing on an affected crane,
measure the vertical movement in accordance with the procedure attached to this Service Bulletin. The
procedure describes the proper method for measuring the vertical movement in turntable bearing and
includes a list of equipment required, step by step instructions, and a form to record the required
information.

Please note that the dial indicator must be placed as close to the outer perimeter of the turntable bearing
as possible and must be adjusted to zero when performing this procedure.

The procedure includes a list of bearing part numbers and the maximum acceptable axial movement for
each part number. If your readings exceed the maximum acceptable limit or the bearing is rough or
binding when swinging, the bearing must be replaced. For any bearings not listed, the information must
be sent to Crane Care for evaluation.

Record the dimensions on the attached form and forward it to crane care where it will
become a permanent part of the unit file.

Manitowoc
Crane Care
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TURNTABLE BEARING VERTICAL

MOVEMENT MEASURING PROCEDURE

Equipment required:

1. Dial indicator with a magnetic base (calibration to have been checked within the last 90
days.)

2. Carpenter’s level.

3. "Erick Miracle Point” or equivalent calibrated electronic boom angle indicator for boom
elevation (not required if the unit is equipped with a calibrated electronic boom angle
indicator.)

Procedure:

NOTE: During this procedure, the crane shall be set up with the minimum amount
of counterweight and the boom extension shall be either in the stowed position or
removed.

1. Position the unit on a firm level surface.

2. If the unit is equipped with outriggers, fully extend the outriggers and raise the unit until all
wheels are clear of the ground.

3. Using the procedure in the applicable manual, check to assure the torque on all the turntable
bearing bolts is correct.

4. If applicable, fully extend the counterweight to the working position.

5. Thoroughly clean the upper (superstructure) and the lower (carrier) bearing mounting plates.

6. Place a carpenter’s level on the lower bearing mounting plate. If the unit is equipped with
outriggers, raise and lower the outriggers as required to level the unit front to rear and side to
side. If the unit is not equipped with outriggers, it may be necessary to crib under the wheels to
level the unit.

NOTE: If the unit is not equipped with a calibrated electronic boom angle indicator, an
"Erick Miracle Point" or an equivalent indicator must be attached to the boom.

7. With boom fully retracted, elevate the boom to the maximum elevation.

8. Swing the boom over the right front outrigger.

9. Position the dial indicator as shown in Figure 1 with the magnetic base on the lower bearing
mounting plate at a point directly under the centerline of the boom, and as close to the outer
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perimeter of the turntable bearing as possible. Adjust the dial indicator so it is against the
upper bearing mounting plate and zero the indicator.

10. Lower the boom to horizontal (0) degrees for Grove Designed AT/RT/TMS (except TMS900E &
TMS9000E) and Industrial Cranes.

Lower the boom to ten (10) degrees KMK/GMK Designed AT Cranes and Grove Designed
TMS900E & TMS9000E Cranes

11. Record the reading on the dial indicator in the appropriate space on the form.

12. Remove the dial indicator and its magnetic base.

13. Repeat steps (7 through 13) at each of the other three outrigger locations (i.e. right rear, left
rear, left front.)

14. If your turntable bearing is not on the attached list, please forward this information to Crane
CARE for evaluation and reply.

Please forward all evaluation forms to Crane Care for inclusion in the unit history
file.
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Grove P/N (in.) Grove P/N (in.)

7069000048 0.063 7069000392 0.065

7069000118 0.084 7069000406 0.125
7069000120 0.112 7069000410 0.084
7069000121 0.108 7069000416 0.100
7069000122 0.112 7069000420 0.075
7069000125 0.108 7069000448 0.115
7069000169 0.141 7069000458 0.060
7069000188 0.125 7069000459 0.060
7069000225 0.037 7069001048 0.055
7069000230 0.090 7069001063 0.065
7069000243 0.100 7069001085 0.085
7069000247 0.112 7069001095 0.085
7069000249 0.084 7069001122 0.055
7069000253 0.108 7069001126 0.115
7069000256 0.090 7069001127 0.075
7069000261 0.112 7069001133 0.065
7069000264 0.125 7069001158 0.125
7069000272 0.140 7069001159 0.084
7069000283 0.108 7069001162 0.132
7069000284 0.108 7069001165 0.100
7069000290 0.108 7069001166 0.141
7069000294 0.132 7069001177 0.121
7069000295 0.121 7069001191 0.060
7069000311 0.141 7069001192 0.060
7069000312 0.100 7069001230 0.105
7069000323 0.132 7069100038 0.075
7069000324 0.132 7069100068 0.080
7069000329 0.108 7069100072 0.102
7069000342 0.065 7069100081 0.085
7069000343 0.060 7069100090 0.085
7069000352 0.065 7069102041 0.090
7069000353 0.065 7069102055 0.090
7069000365 0.088 7069102067 0.090
7069000366 0.088 7069102074 0.090
7069000369 0.055 7069102076 0.070
7069000376 0.100 7069102079 0.090
7069000377 0.112 7069800000 0.140
7069000391 0.065
European P/N (in.)
6069990064 0.121