cuiagil i Wire Rope Crawler bac SVE le 100-ton (90.7 metric ton)Exclusive FMC Full-Function revolving upperstructure design ENERAL INFORMATION ONL Permits independent swing, travel, boomhoist and hoist Low proto engine transmission ave on right hand sda of mecnner allows acess to the tlutehes. Chan dive anemte power from engine to machinery gear tai 2ahoe lathes for boom ring and lowering ithe Soom drums: Oneiece, Brake drums splined to drum shat paw 9a Power load lowering clutches: {Gotlonah independent rant sod rear dom ‘2h clutenes for powering down ight loads fd contd lowecng of Rear loads, Frame: Faure wold strong ana curabiy @ proper shat and ge Soomhoist rope drum brake: ese component wear and tower maintenance SW Automaticaly spring applied, owe rears ee © Power package or power hydraulic Travel indsennt Teoshos cutcnes 2: 8 Hoist clutches: Twosos ar SOMME: Venue pune, tea rare arrests vacx ©) stint tnt um nan otanl open ete pase St ae Sasnuee oaree ne pes sng: Inducer Extaotary see Rope drum laggings: Ret, rot ane igo! console: excaeSpsto Saving: nde. perenne sce Ope Se ae egs i take rm Gano! console; aunt Speeds: Emoothiy into the vertical swing shall ang ‘Grooved laggings avast for duty eyle proven throughout the word ron pplication on main cums 2Exclusive Speed-o-Ma power hydraulic control system For superb control of all machine functions ‘The model LS-338 Link-Belt® crawler crane was designed for stability and strength with less overall weight. The revolving upperstructure machinery design is FMC's unique Full-Function design. This exclusive machinery design permits independent or simultaneous performance of swing, travel, booming and load hoisting or lowering. Increases on-the-job machine and load handling capability For superb control of all the machine functions, the LS-338 Link-Belt crawler crane incorporates the exclusive Speed-o-Matic® power hydraulic control system. This system is unaffected by ‘day-to-day atmospheric variations and does not require priming or bleeding. Oi tunder pressure from the belt-driven, vane-type pump or from the pressure accumulator storage tank does the work. Normal system operating pressure is 800, (6,205.50 kPa) — 1050 (7,239.75 kPa) .s\l. The accumulator Is pre-charged to 650 (4,481.75 kPa) psi Short throw levers in operator's control console actuate variable pressure Control valves which direct oll under pressure to each 2-shoe clutch for prompt, positive response. Speed-o- Matic® power hydraulics... the exclusive control system that permits the Use of 2-shoe clutches for all machine funetions, ‘The power hydraulic, 2-shoe clutch is selt-compensating over a wide range of lining wear and heat expansion and is, ‘soparated from the rope drum brake to eliminate heat transfer for longer clutch and brake lining lit. The diesel engine with single stage torque converter is standard. Three stage converter, optional The torque converter drive gives the operator flexibility of operation, plus allows for smooth acceleration and deceleration of swing, travel, hoist, and boom. With hoist clutch engaged and Torque converter the torque converter drive it is possible to (1) hoist the load (2) partially retard engine throttle and “hold the load, or {@) further retard the throttle and lower the load against the converter. With the torque converter it is possible to develop greater torque (boomhoist and load line pull) at decreased engine -p.m, This results in optimum control of swing, delicate lifts and long boorjib litoff The torque converter auxiliary output shatt governor manual control is ‘optional. When hoisting loads requiring less than maximum hoist line pull, the operator engages a manual control located to his right. This opens up the ‘converter governor, which in turn opens up the diesel engine governor. This will __ increase the engine r.p.m. to its maximum setting, speeding up the machinery gear train for greater hoist line speed. This arrangement allows up to 150% increase in hoist line speed for ‘greater machine productivity. In addition, combined with the optional high speed planetary driven rope drum (see page #7) the total result is up to @ maximum of 255% higher than standard hoist line speed, with line pull up to ‘approximately 8000# (3,829 kg).LS-338 features removable crawler side frames for fast stripdown FMC patented wedgepack design secures frames to cross axles The LS-338 lower and side frames are all welded and stress relieved to provide a more durable working base. The lower frame is then machined and line bored for mounting of the center horizontal travel shaft. The external horizontal travel shaft is spline connected to both the center travel shaft located in the lower frame and the drive chain sprocket, hhub located in the side frame, When removing side frames, external travel shafts are stored in the drive sprocket hhub. The drive chains remain intact The side frames are positioned to the lower frame cross axles by a dowel fixed in the bottom of each side frame window. The dowel fits in circular recess ‘on underneath side of cross axle. A wedgepack (A) is then placed above ‘each cross axle inside the window of the side frame. By means of a tle bolt, the wedge is drawn up the inclined plano, locking each side frame to its respec Wedgepack (A) ‘cross axle. End plate (B) secures wedgepack in position. An FMC patented feature. For fast stripdown (or assembly) side frames can be weepepck i poston fotreuicaly extended or retracted, with hydraulic ower from the power hydraulic steer system. ‘Track shoes and rollers are heat treated to minimize track wear. Chainjtrack sprocket, track idler roller, and track rollers are mounted on bronze bushings. -ENERAL INFORMATION ONL, ~ Turntable bearing ‘endretract of sige ames Power hydraulic steer Power hydraulic steer is standard. Jaw clutches (C) are operator engaged through power hydraulics. When jaw clutches are fully engaged, or preloaded, spring applied brakes (D) are auto- matically released. Jaw clutches (C) are engaged independently for steer by either of two operator steer control levers. They are simultaneously engaged for straightline travel by the two steer levers. Brakes (D) also serve as holding brakes while working. ‘The crane upper is mounted to the crawler lower by a turntable bearing which provides extremely smooth swinging,Angle boom to 80’ (24.38m) for dragline/ clamshell/magnet/grapple operation 150' (45.72m) boom plus 40° (12.19m) jib for lifting crane service ‘The LS-398 with extraordinary size swing clutches (Item 4, page 2), plus the | strength and size of all the machinery components is ideal for excavator and duty cycle service The angle boom is bolt-connected with guality-built box lattice construction, with alloy chord angles. Basic boom is 2-piece, 50° (16.24m) in length. Boom extensions of 10° (3,05m), 15" (4.57m), aPLNMG ENERAL INFORMATION ONL” Four sheaves are available for lifting crane operation, Dual, rail-type boom stops, each with spring loaded bumpers, are standard. FAs alfting crane, the LS-238 with live ‘mast handles up to 150" (45.72m) of angle boom plus 40° (12.19m) angle jib The live mast is required for angle * booms exceeding 100" (30.48m) and for Fl rvelving moving parts are mounted on antifriction bearings. Increases inhaul rope life; permits greater economy. 20 (6.10m), and 30° (9.14m) are boom exceeding 50" (15.24m) when available, equipped with jib. The basic angle jib is 2-piece, 20° (6.10m) in length, with 10 (@.05m)’and 15° (4.57m) jib extensions available. ‘The full-evolving fairlead rotates to insure rope support in all positions. All Boom angle indicator is standard with \. the angle boom (see photo page #8). \\, For dragline, clamshell, and Grapple operation he angle boompoint is avaliable with ‘wo wide flange sheaves slong with follesype \\Snmt ope gua oe increased rope and ~ NOSE —~ and guard rollers ~ \ Stn be \ eras eee ive mastTubular boom and jib for crane/ dragline/clamshell/grapple operation ENERAL INFORMATION ONL Up to 200" (60.96m) boom or 180" (54.86m) boom + 60' (18.29m) jib for crane service ‘The LS-398 crawler crane can be equipped with a tubular boom and jib. ‘The basic boom is 50’ (15.24m), 2-pieco pin-connected with 10° (3.05m), 20° {6.10m), 30° (9.14m), and 40° (12.19m) extensions available up to a maximum length of 200° (60.96m) for lifting crane service, Also available is a 2-piece, 30° (@.14m) jb, pin-connected with 10° (8.05m) and 15° (4.57m) extensions available for a maximum jib length of 60' (18.29m), Front and rear_- io host ne boom, boom stops can be arranged to / serve as mast stops also. ‘The live mast is required for all boom sttemast lengths in excess of 100" (30.48) and for booms exceeding 50° (15.24m) when | equipped with jib. Midpoint suspension | pendants required for all booms in ‘excess of 150" (45.72m). Live mast, equipped with sheaves, can be used as @ short boom for handling rie pauarbouneatt | ‘Tubular Beompoint Dual, rail-type boom stops, each ‘The method of welding the in-line pin with spring-loaded bumpers are luge to the round chord tube minimizes standard. When live mast is used as @ stress concentration and is an exclusive evelopment of FMC engineering/ manufacturing technology. The extended hub on the female connection ‘Serves as an anchor for the jib backstays. or for pendant lines when assembling the boom. The tapered end pin is held in place with two latch pins, ‘The standard boom angle indicator serves as a handy guide to the operator. Itis mounted on the side of the boom nearest the operator for his ready reference, Boom angle incecPlMlG side frames, boom sections and counterweight when dismantling or assembling the machine. ‘The counterweight is quickly raised ‘or lowered with rope mechanism (optional). The rope drum is splined to the boom hoist drum shaft, The ‘counterweight is lowered with the boomhoist brake and raised with the boomhoist clutch. Permits fast, 1-piece raising or lowering of the counterweight. The swing brake is spring applied or power hydraulically released (under control of the operator). Acts to hold ‘upper and boom at any swing position or it'can be partially engaged for a slight {drag to control side drift when making precision lifts. Swing brake is controlled from operator's position through variable pressure control valve, The LS-998 features a mechanical swing lock as standard equipment. For high-speed hoisting, an exclusive \dependent planetary hoist arrange- ‘ment (optional) can be mounted Catwalk and railing along operator's side, or both sides, of cab are available (optiona. between the drum gear and clutch drum. The planetary arrangement can provide Up to 70% increased hoisting speed. Engaging the 2-shoe clutch provides standard hoist rope speed: planetary brake is controlled by push button on hoist control lever. Elevated operator's cab Elevated operator's cab is available This option puts the operator up where he can see his work on specialized loading jobs. The result is greater speed of operation with improved visibility. The flexibility of the machine design results in the availabilty of options, all ‘designed to maximize the usefulness and productivity of the machine, unmatched by competitive crawier cranes,TVvIC The LS-338 crawler crane features self-erecting/stripdown of side frames and boom self-installation|removal of counterweight The LS-338 crawler ltting crane is designed for fas, on-the-job selterection or salt-stripdown of boom, Counterwoight and side frames. No need for auxiliary crane equipment. The basic procedure in brat is as follows: (Exact Setails on LS-338 selt-stripdown are available upon request.) 1. Counterweight is towered to the ground with rope mechanism. (See page 7) Machine handles counterweight ‘Remove plate (not shown) trom end of ‘external horizontal travel shaft (A). Pull Shaft (A) from the splined coupling (B) in Tower frame and store in the hub of the chain sprocket. Loosen wedgepack (A) tie bolt, (seo ‘page 4) remove end plate (B) and remove vwedgepack (A). 2. Raise and block under lower frame, and connect front and rear hydraulic cylinder fod end into side frame anchor (only front cylinder visible). Hoist chains anchored to track shoes. with hydraulic power from the power hrydraulie steer system, the side frame is extended. Cylinder rod ends are freed trom the cross axles. External travel shaft remains ‘with side frame. 6. The LS-338 features FMC exclusive Full-Function gear train design. Benefit ~ Permits independent crane funetians for greater job flexibility The LS-098 handles the side frame. ® FMC exclusive Speed-o-Matic® power hydraulic control system. Benefit - Dependable, proven, and eliminates daily maintenance. «FMC patented cross axle to side frame wedgepack design. Benetit — Permits faster stripdownt assembly of side frames. * FMC exclusive, independent planetary high-speed hoisting/lowering of loads. Benefit - Greatly increases machine productivity. * Power hydraulic 2-shoe clutches, all mounted outside of side frames. Benefit ~ Service accessibility, smooth accelerationideceleration of swing, hoist and boomhoist. = Power boom raising and lowering, Benetit - More precise boom control. * Main frames fixture welded, stress relieved, line bore accuracy. Benefit - Greater strength and durability. Results in less component wear and lower maintenance cost. + Tubular boom with chord members 100,000 psi. high-strength alloy steel, Benefit - More durable boom. —ENERAL INFORMATION ONL FMC Corporation Crane and Excavator Division World Headquarters Cedar Rapids lowa 52406 ant + Guaeare Nass & Nagoya sepa one ane).