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Published 10-21-2011, Control # 055-03
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5540F/YB5515 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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MACHINE OPERATION
Fuel Change Over Instructions - Dual Fuel
Engines
1.
To run the engine on gasoline, place the dual fuel switch
in the “Gasoline” position (Figure 3-31).
2.
To run the engine on Liquid Petroleum Gas, place the
switch in the “LPG” position.
Starting The Engine
Normal Engine Starting
NOTE:
Never leave the engine running while the crane is
u n a t t e n d e d . S h u t o ff t h e e n g i n e t o i n h i b i t
unauthorized persons from operating the controls.
Walk around the crane and warn all personnel who
may be servicing the machine or are in the
machine’s path prior to starting. Do not start until all
personnel are clearly away from the crane.
1.
Enter the cab and adjust the operator’s seat for
comfortable operation.
2.
Fasten the seat belt.
3.
Check that the parking brake is engaged (Figure 3-31).
4.
Place the travel select lever in the neutral position
(Figure 3-32).
WARNING
Flammable liquids.
When switching from Liquid
Petroleum Gas (L.P.G.) to liquid fuel, be sure that there is
no spillage of liquid fuel from the carburetor float system.
Fire and/or explosion is possible from spilled fuel.
The machine is equipped with a fire extinguisher. Maintain
a charged fire extinguisher AND KNOW HOW TO USE IT.
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Duel Fuel Switch
Parking Brake Switch
FIGURE 3-31
The operator’s seat is equipped with a seat belt. Use this belt
at all times when operating the machine.
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