Maeda MC-174CRM, Operation Manual

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[2] TASKS TO BE PERFORMED AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE
• The overturning alarm buzzer sounds if the machine tilts for “3 degrees” or more when setting
the outriggers. Operate the outrigger switches and adjust the machine to be leveled until the
alarm buzzer stops.
• Avoid using the Outrigger collective setting switch where the installation height of each
outrigger is different. Its use may cause the machine to incline or fall over.
CAUTION
Once 4 outriggers touch the ground consistently, use the Outrigger collective setting switch to
facilitate smooth elevation of the machine.
1. See
“Operation 2.2 Starting the Engine” to start the engine.
2. Pull up the lock lever (6) before pressing the whole lever stand
(7) down to the "Crane Operation Position", then release the lock
lever (6).
3. Move forward to the Crane Operation Unit.
4. Turn the acceleration lever to left or right side and change the
engine speed to medium speed less than.
5. Open the outrigger switch cover and turn the Outrigger collective
setting switch (16) to the OUT position. 4 outrigger cylinders
start extending. Just before 4 Outrigger adapters (Trays) touch
the surface of the ground, release the Outrigger collective
setting switch (16) to the NEUTRAL position, once.