Century 15 SERIES 15 User manual

CENTURY®
L E G E N D A R Y L E A D E R S H I P
OWNER'S MANUAL
15 SERIES
ALUMINUM & STEEL
CARRIERS
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & PARTS
NOTE: MANUAL including SPECIFICATIONS, subject to change without notice
All ratings specified are based on structural factors only,
not vehicle capacities or capabilities.
CENTURY®
Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc.
8503 Hilltop Drive
Ooltewah, Tennessee 37363 FORM NO. 0500840
02 / 02
Phone [phone] • FAX [phone] PRICE $25.00

LIMITED WARRANTY
CENTURY warrants to the original purchaser that each new CENTURY Carrier will
be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from
the date of purchase. The purchaser must promptly notify CENTURY in writing of
any failure in material or workmanship. In no event shall such notification be received
by CENTURY later than thirteen (13) months from date of delivery.
The obligation under this warranty, statutory or otherwise, is limited to the repair or
replacement at our factory, or at a point designated by us, of such part or parts as
shall appear to us upon inspection to be defective in material or workmanship. New
or remanufactured parts will be used for any replacement.
This warranty does not obligate CENTURY to bear the cost of labor or transportation
charges in connection with the replacement or repair of any parts found to be
defective, nor shall it apply to a product upon which repairs or alterations have
been made unless authorized by us.
CENTURY shall in no event be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
or contingent arising out of the failure of any parts or products to operate properly.
NO IMPLIED, EXPRESS, OR STATUTORY WARRANTY OTHER THAN STATED
HEREIN IS MADE OR AUTHORIZED TO BE MADE BY OR FOR US, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
CENTURY makes no warranty, express or implied, as to finished products
manufactured or supplied by another manufacturer or supplier by CENTURY to
purchaser, including, but not limited to, any vehicle to which a CENTURY product
may be affixed or accessories or wire rope (cable), and expressly disclaims any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose as to such
equipment or products. This language shall in no way affect or diminish the rights of
purchaser to rely on such warranties as are extended by such manufacturers or
suppliers.
CENTURY, whose policy is one of continuous improvement, reserves the right to
improve its product through changes in design or materials as it may deem desirable
without being obligated to incorporate such changes in products of prior manufacture.
IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD THAT THERE IS NO IMPLIED WARRANTY
THAT CENTURY CARRIERS SHALL BE FIT FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIFTING
OR MOVING PERSONS OR OTHER IMPROPER USE. THIS WARRANTY IS NOT
TRANSFERABLE.
CENTURY®
Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc.
8503 Hilltop Drive SERIAL NUMBER
Ooltewah, Tennessee 37363
Telephone [phone]

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Section VI - PARTS
This Section is provided by the manufacturer for the purpose of ordering
any component part of the 15 Series Carrier that may be required when
part replacement is necessary. Be certain to use only original equipment
replacement parts for warranty purposes as well as for keeping your 15
Series Carrier in its original state and optimum operating capacities.
When ordering replacement or spare parts be sure to provide the following
information to the manufacturer’s Parts Department.
1. Manual Number & Date of Publication
2. Manual Page Number
3. Page Title
4. Reference Number of Part Desired
5. Part Number
6. Part Description
7. Quantity of Part Desired
Providing this information will help ensure that the correct parts will be
delivered to you in an expedient manner without delay. Should additional
information be required for repair or replacement of certain components,
contact your Wrecker Manufacturer Authorized Representative.
The Manufacturer reserves the right, without notice or obligation, to improve
or modify their products, which may change the specifications, models
and feature availability.

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Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
ALUMINUM BED ASSEMBLY

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REF. NO. PART
NO. REQ'D NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
ALUMINUM BED ASSEMBLY
1 8 0300132 WIRE TIE
2 14 0300134 HOSE CLAMP
3 1 0300250 4 TON WINCH ASSEMBLY (STD)
0303273 4 TON PLANETARY WINCH ASSEMBLY (OPT)
4 1 0301669 CABLE ASSEMBLY
5 2 0301740 GROMMET, MARKER LIGHT
6 2 0301741 SEALED LAMP (RED)
7 2 0301742 SEALED LAMP (AMBER)
8 2 0302180 BEARING PAD (SPECIFY BODY LENGTH)
9 2 0306009 BEARING PAD, 60"
10 4 0400044 DRIVE SCREW
11 15 0400077 SCREW, 1/4" X 1" SELF DRILLING
12 8 0400088 SCREW, 1/4"-20 X 5/8" STAINLESS
13 6 0400177 SCREW, 1/2"-13 X 1-1/4" HEX HD CAP
14 4 0400181 SCREW, 1/2"-13 X 1-1/2" HEX HD CAP
15 2 0400213 SCREW, 3/8"-16 X 1-1/2" HEX HD CAP
16 3 0400392 NUT. 3/8"-16 HEX NYLOK
17 10 0400408 NUT, 1/2"-13 HEX NYLOK
18 4 0400492 WASHER, 1/2" FLAT
19 2 0701172 SPACER, WINCH BRACKET
20 4 0702517 BEARING PAD STOP BAR
21 1 0703203 COVER PLATE
22 1 0708913 ANTI-TILT PLATE
23 1 0710822L MARKER LIGHT CASTING, LEFT
1 0710822R MARKER LIGHT CASTING, RIGHT
24 1 0801482 WINCH MOUNTING BRACKET (STD WINCH)
0805215 WINCH MOUNTING BRACKET (OPT WINCH)
25 1 0806257 CARRIER BED (19' ALUMINUM)
1 0806437 R/R CARRIER BED (19' ALUMINUM)
26 1 0720283 HOSE TRAY (19' CARRIER)
0709851 HOSE TRAY (20' CARRIER)
0710777 HOSE TRAY (21' CARRIER)
27 1 0805178 CAB PROTECTOR WELDMENT (42" HIGH)
0805179 CAB PROTECTOR WELDMENT (45" HIGH)
0805180 CAB PROTECTOR WELDMENT (48" HIGH)
0805181 CAB PROTECTOR WELDMENT (52" HIGH)
0805182 CAB PROTECTOR WELDMENT (54" HIGH)
28 2 LT0118 FRONT MARKER LIGHT (AMBER)

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Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
STEEL BED ASSEMBLY

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REF. NO. PART
NO. REQ'D NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
STEEL BED ASSEMBLY
1 8 0300132 WIRE TIE
2 2 0300134 HOSE CLAMP
3 1 0301669 CABLE ASSEMBLY
4 2 0301740 GROMMET, MARKER LIGHT
5 2 0301742 SEALED LAMP (AMBER)
6 4 0301861 LYNCH PIN
7 12 0306007 BEARING PAD, 54" NYLATRON G.S.
8 13 0400077 SCREW, 1/4" X 1" SELF DRILLING
9 6 0400085 SCREW, 1/4"-20 X 1" FL PHIL HD TYPE F
10 10 0400086 SCREW, 1/4"-20 X 1-1/4" FL HD SKT CPS
11 2 0400122 SCREW, 3/8"-16 X 1-1/2" HEX HD CAP
12 2 0400177 SCREW, 1/2"-13 X 1-1/4" HEX HD CAP
13 4 0400211 SCREW, 1/2"-13 X 1-3/4" HEX HD CAP
14 10 0400408 NUT, 1/2"-13 HEX NYLOK
15 2 0400480 WASHER, 3/8" FLAT
16 1 0708913 ANTI-TILT PLATE
17 1 0806185 CARRIER BED WELDMENT (22' STEEL)
18 1 0805178 CAB PROTECTOR WELDMENT (42" HIGH)
0805179 CAB PROTECTOR WELDMENT (45" HIGH)
0805180 CAB PROTECTOR WELDMENT (48" HIGH)
0805181 CAB PROTECTOR WELDMENT (52" HIGH)
0805182 CAB PROTECTOR WELDMENT (54" HIGH)
19 -- 0905153 3 PIECE SIDE RAIL KIT
-- 2 0805103 FRONT SIDE RAIL
-- 2 0805039 CENTER SIDE RAIL
-- 2 0802662 REAR SIDE RAIL
-- -- 0900736 WINCH ASSEMBLY (COMPLETE)
20 1 0300250 WINCH
21 4 0400177 SCREW, 1/2"-13 X 1-1/4" HEX HD CAP
22 2 0701172 SPACER, WINCH BRACKET

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Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
FRAMEASSEMBLY
(Continued on page VI-10)

REF. NO. PART
NO. REQ'D NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
FRAMEASSEMBLY
(Continued on page VI-11)
1 1 0300032 HOLE PLUG, 1"
2 3 0300113 GREASE FITTING
3 18 0300132 CABLE TIE
4 4 0300134 HOSE CLAMP, INSULATED
5 2 0300188 HOSE CLAMP, INSULATED
6 1 0300273 LICENCE PLATE ILLUMINATOR
7 2 0300867 CONTROL PANEL ILLUMINATOR
8 2 0301223 MUD FLAP
9 2 0301390 TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY (RED)
10 3 0301397 GREASE FITTING, 90°
11 8 0301601 CLAMP
12 10 0301642 SNAP RING, 1-1/4"
13 1 0301671 TOW LIGHT SOCKET
14 4 0301740 GROMMET MOUNTING KIT
15 4 0301741 SEALED LAMP (RED)
16 1 0303385 JUNCTION BOX
17 2 0301932 SAFETY CHAIN W/ HOOKS, 10' LONG
18 2 0302201 LIGHT, BACK UP (WHITE)
19 1 0302474 LYNCH PIN
20 1 0306385 BACK-UP ALARM (NOT SHOWN)
21 1 0306386 BACK-UP ALARM GROMMET (NOT SHOWN)
22 1 0400021 SCREW, #8-32 X 1/2" PAN HD
23 12 0400045 SCREW, #10-32 X 1/2" SELF TAPPING
24 8 0400060 SCREW, 1/4"-20 X 1/2" HEX HD CAP
25 2 0400061 SCREW, 1/4"-20 X 3/4" HEX HD CAP
26 2 0400066 SCREW, 1/4"-20 X 3/4" HEX HD CAP
27 1 0400070 SCREW, 1/4"-20 X 1" HEX HD CAP
28 12 0400121 SCREW, 3/8"-16 X 3/4" HEX HD CAP
29 9 0400122 SCREW, 3/8"-16 X 1-1/4" HEX HD CAP
30 1 0400150 SCREW, 3/8"-16 X 2-1/2" HEX HD CAP
31 28 0400181 SCREW, 1/2"-13 X 1-1/2" HEX HD CAP
32 20 0400211 SCREW, 1/2"-13 X 1-3/4" HEX HD CAP
33 16 0400253 SCREW, 5/8"-11 X 1-3/4"
34 1 0400351 NUT, #8-32 NC KEPS
35 14 0400367 NUT, 1/4"-20 HEX NYLOK
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Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
FRAMEASSEMBLY
(Continued from page VI-8)

REF. NO. PART
NO. REQ'D NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
FRAMEASSEMBLY
(Continued from page VI-9)
36 20 0400392 NUT, 3/8"-16 HEX NYLOK
37 32 0400408 NUT, 1/2"-13 HEX NYLOK
38 16 0400421 NUT, 5/8"-11 NYLOK
39 2 0400452 LOCKWASHER, 1/4"
40 1 0400564 ROLL PIN
41 1 0500425 DECAL, CONTROL STATION (LEFT SIDE)
42 1 0500426 DECAL, CONTROL STATION (RIGHT SIDE)
43 2 0700584 CABLE
44 1 0702434 PIN, EXTEND CYLINDER
45 2 0704152 SPACER, MOUNTING BRACKET
46 1 0720080 MUD FLAP MOUNTING BRACKET, RH
47 1 0720081 MUD FLAP MOUNTING BRACKET, LH
48 2 0705092 BAR, MUDFLAP
49 1 0705239 SAFETY PIN
50 1 0705253 PLATE, LIGHT MOUNTING (LEFT SIDE)
51 1 0705254 PLATE, LIGHT MOUNTING (RIGHT SIDE)
52 1 0721546 PIVOT PIN (HINGE)
53 2 0801180 MOUNTING BRACKET
54 1 0306048 TOOL BOX
55 1 0801557 CONTROL BOX HOOD, LEFT
56 1 0801558 CONTROL BOX HOOD, RIGHT
57 1 0801559 CENTER CONTROL HOUSING
58 2 0802663 L-ARM STORAGE BRACKET
59 2 0802667 TOOL BOX MOUNTING BRACKET
60 1 0805745 MOUNTING FRAME
61 4 0806094 SHAFT, LIFT CYLINDER
62 1 0806274 TILT FRAME
-- -- -- BEDLOCK KIT
63 6 0400211 SCREW, 1/2"-13 X 1-3/4" HEX HD CAP
64 6 0400408 NUT, 1/2"-13 HEX NYLOK
65 12 0400492 WASHER, 1/2" FLAT
66 2 0720365 BEDLOCK GUIDE ANGLE
67 1 0805054 BEDLOCK ASSEMBLY
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VI-10
Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
WHEEL LIFT & SLIDE-IN
TIRE RESTRAINTASSEMBLY

REF. NO. PART
NO. REQ'D NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
WHEEL LIFT & SLIDE-IN
TIRE RESTRAINTASSEMBLY
1 7 0300113 GREASE FITTING
2 2 0301398 RATCHET, TIE DOWN (INCL SCREW & NUT)
3 8 0301642 SNAP RING, 1-1/4"
4 2 0301850 BEARING PAD
5 2 0301956 STRAP, RUBBER
6 2 0302368 CYLINDER, WHEEL LIFT LIFT
7 1 0308129 DETENT BALL
8 1 0308130 PIPE PLUG
9 1 0308131 DETENT SPRING
10 2 0308132 "O" RING
11 1 0400126 SCREW, 3/8"-16 X 1" HEX HD
12 1 0400148 SCREW, 3/8"-16 X 1-1/4" HEX HD CAP
13 2 0400161 BOLT, 3/8"-16 X 2-3/4" CARRIAGE
14 2 0400221 SCREW, 3/8"-16 X 1" CUP POINT ALLEN HD
15 2 0400367 NUT, 1/4"-20 HEX NYLOK
16 2 0400392 NUT, 3/8"-16 HEX NYLOK
17 2 0400393 NUT, 3/8"-16 HEX JAM
18 2 0400398 HALF NUT, 3/8"-16 HEX NYLOK
19 2 0400451 WASHER, 1/4" FLAT
20 3 0400480 WASHER, 3/8" FLAT
21 1 0403004 SCREW, 3/8"-16 X 3/4" BUTTON ALLEN HD
22 2 0500241 DECAL, SAFETY CHAIN WARNING
23 1 0702131 SHAFT, INNER TUBE CYLINDER
24 4 0702434 SHAFT, LIFT CYLINDER
25 1 0703277 SLIDER, PAD
26 1 0705524 SHAFT, EXTEND CYLINDER
27 1 0720460 PIN, CROSSBEAM PIVOT
28 1 0720463 WASHER, 1" O.D. X 3/8" I.D. FLAT
29 2 0800583 PIVOT, TIE DOWN
30 2 0800590 "T" HANDLE
31 1 0801009 SHAFT, PIN ASSEMBLY, UPPER BOOM
32 2 0801332 TIRE RESTRAINT
33 1 0805245 INNER BOOM
34 1 880360500 CROSSTUBE WELDMENT
35 1 0805470 OUTER CROSSTUBE, RIGHT
36 1 0805471 OUTER CROSSTUBE, LEFT
37 1 0806109 OUTER BOOM
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Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
HYDRAULICS
(Continued on page VI-16)

REF. NO. PART
NO. REQ'D NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
HYDRAULICS
(Continued on page VI-17)
1 3 0300040 CONNECTOR, 8MJ-8MP
2 8 0300041 CONNECTOR, 8MJ-8MB
3 4 0300044 CONNECTOR 6MJ-8MB
4 1 0300050 CONNECTOR, 16MP-8FB
5 2 0300055 HOSE BARB, 3/4" X 3/4"NPT
6 2 0300056 HOSE BARB, 1" X 1"NPT
7 1 0306080 HOSE, SUCTION 1" X 96"
8 1 0300065 SWIVEL, 3/4"SAE x 3/4NPT FEMALE PIPE
9 4 0300071 CLAMP, HOSE 1"
10 1 0306157 MOTOR, WINCH
11 20 0300113 GREASE FITTING
12 9 0300132 WIRE TIE
13 1 0308151 ELEMENT, OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
14 1 0300136 OIL FILTER ASSEMBLY
15 7 0300142 ELBOW, 6MJ-4MP90°
16 1 0306071 HOSE ASSEMBLY, 92"
17 1 0300188 HOSE CLAMP, INSULATED
18 5 0301868 TEE, 6MJ X 6MJ X 4MP
19 1 0301658 HOSE ASSEMBLY, 115"
20 2 0300288 STREET ELBOW, 3/4"NPT
21 1 0300347 PLUG, 1/2" NPT SQ HD
22 1 0300692 STREET ELBOW, 1"NPT
23 1 0300789 CONNECTOR, 5/8"SAE X 1/2"JIC
24 1 0300865 CONNECTOR, 8MJ
25 2 0301388 ELBOW, 8MJ-8MB90
26 2 0301403 HOSE ASSEMBLY, 80-1/2"
27 4 0301470 ELBOW, 6MJ--8MB90
28 3 0301659 HOSE ASSEMBLY, 150"
29 4 0301660 HOSE ASSEMBLY, 21"
30 2 0301478 HOSE ASSEMBLY, 62"
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Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
HYDRAULICS
(Continued from page VI-14)

REF. NO. PART
NO. REQ'D NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
HYDRAULICS
(Continued from page VI-15)
31 1 0301662 HOSE ASSEMBLY, 120"
32 1 0301731 LOCK VALVE, TILT CYLINDER
33 2 0301787 ADAPTOR, 8MJ-4FB
34 1 0301848 ADAPTER, 45°, 6MJ X 6MP45
35 1 0301970 CYLINDER, BED EXTEND
36 2 0302012 CYLINDER, TILT
37 1 0302024 CYLINDER, LOCK VALVE
38 1 0302178 CYLINDER, WHEEL LIFT EXTEND
39 1 0302026 PUMP
40 2 0302033 HOSE ASSEMBLY, 242" (22' CARRIER BED)
41 1 0302034 HOSE ASSEMBLY, 126"
42 2 0302035 HOSE ASSEMBLY, 18"
43 2 0302036 HOSE ASSEMBLY, 26"
44 1 0301694 TEE, ORFICE 6MJ-6MJ-4MP
45 11 0302062 WIRE TIE
46 2 0302099 HOSE ASSEMBLY, 224" (20' CARRIER)
47 1 0302179 VALVE, 5 SPOOL CONTROL
48 2 0302368 TILT CYLINDER, WHEEL LIFT
49 4 0301660 HOSE ASSEMBLY, 21"
50 2 0302713 HOSE ASSEMBLY, 266" (24' CARRIER)
51 2 0400078 SCREW, 1/4"-20 X 2" RD HD
52 4 0400181 SCREW, 1/2"-13 X 1-1/2"
53 2 0400196 SCREW, 1/2"-13 X 1-1/4" S.H.C.S.
54 4 0400367 NUT, 1/4"-20 NYLOK
55 4 0400408 NUT, 1/2"-13 NYLOK
56 1 0702741 CAP, RESERVOIR
57 1 0702782 SKUFF JACKET
58 1 0704366 RETURN HOSE, 3/4" X 20'
59 1 0801213 RESERVOIR
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Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
CONTROL & CROSSROD ASSEMBLY

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REF. NO. PART
NO. REQ'D NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
CONTROL & CROSSROD ASSEMBLY
1 6 0300341 KNOB
2 2 0300834 KNOB, "IN/OUT" (RED, CABLE)
3 10 0301638 BRACKET, CONTROL HANDLE
4 2 0301720 KNOB, BALL
5 1 0302179 5-SPOOL CONTROL VALVE
6 10 0306006 SPRING, ANTI-RATTLE
7 4 0306139 END CAP, CONTROL HANDLE ROD
8 10 0400121 SCREW, 3/8"-16 X 3/4" HEX HD
9 3 0400140 SCREW, 3/8"-16 X 4" HEX HD
10 4 0400243 NUT, 3/8", TINNER MAN "J"
11 8 0400392 NUT, 3/8"-16 NYLOK
12 10 0400393 NUT, 3/8"-16 JAM
13 15 0400465 WASHER, 5/16" FLAT
14 5 0400482 LOCKWASHER, 3/8" HELICAL
15 15 0400532 CLEVIS PIN, 5/16" X 1"
16 10 0400543 COTTER PIN, 1/8" X 3/4"
17 2 0705242 CONTROL HANDLE PIVOT ROD
18 2 0800795 FRONT INNER CONTROL HANDLE
19 2 0800796 FRONT OUTER CONTROL HANDLE
20 2 0800797 REAR INNER CONTROL HANDLE
21 2 0800798 REAR OUTER CONTROL HANDLE
22 4 0800799 VALVE SHIFTER
23 5 0800800 CONTROL ROD LINK
24 2 0801566 CONTROL HANDLE, CENTER
25 1 0805036 CONTROL ROD LINK, ANTI TILT

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Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)
HYDRAULIC WINCH