Maeda CC1908S-1, Operation Manual

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M A E D A Crawler Crane 5.2 STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE
5/2020 CC1908S-1 5-5
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
• Before starting the engine, check that no
people are under the machine or in its vicinity
and that there are no people or hazards within
the boom slewing range.
• Do not allow anyone other than the operator to
climb on the machine.
• Start the engine only when the operator is
sitting in the operator's seat.
• Verify that each control lever is at the neutral
position.
• Check that the lock lever (1) is in the "LOCK"
position (L).
• Sound the horn as a warning before starting
the engine.
• Do not start the engine by short-circuiting the
starter circuit, as this may cause a fire.
COLD WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
• Remove snow from and defrost the surfaces of
the slewing gear, boom and around the winch,
and check that they operate correctly before
starting work.
• Before starting the engine, ensure that the
AUTO GLOW lamp goes off.
• Operating the machine without sufficiently
warming up the engine may cause the
machine to respond slowly to control lever and
pedal operations, possibly resulting in
unexpected movement. Be sure to warm up
the engine. The engine needs adequate warm-
up time, especially in cold conditions.
• When the battery fluid is frozen, do not
recharge the battery or start the engine using
another power source. Otherwise, there is a
risk of explosion. Defrost the battery fluid and
check for fluid leakage before recharging or
starting the engine using another power
supply.
• After work is complete, wipe off any
condensation, snow or mud on wire harnesses,
connector (1), switches, sensors or other
similar parts, and cover them. If condensation
seeps inside and freezes, the machine may not
operate properly when it is next used, resulting
in unexpected accidents.