Manitowoc GROVE GMK5150L, Operating Manual

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Starting/switching off the engine – for crane operation
10.1 When starting the engine for the first time in the day
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Starting/switching off the engine – for crane
operation
You must start the engine from the crane cab for crane operation. If the
engine has been started from the carrier, then you must shut it down in the
carrier and switch off the ignition before crane operation.
All the power units required for crane operation are only released when you
start the engine from the crane cab.
The procedure depends on whether you:
– Start the (cold) engine for the first time in the day
– Start the engine from the crane cab;
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p. 10 - 3,
– Start the engine with the hand-held control;
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p. 10 - 10.
10.1 When starting the engine for the first time in the day
The first start of the day should always be made from the driver's cab , as all
the displays for monitoring the engine can only be accessed there.
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Carry out all the required tasks and checks for starting the engine;
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CHECKLIST: Starting the engine
, p. 4 - 1.
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Start the engine from the driver's cab and perform all the necessary
checks;
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Checks after starting the engine , p. 4 - 15.
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Switch the engine off and switch off the ignition.
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Risk of crushing due to turning wheels
When you start the engine, no persons may be within the steering range of
the 3rd and 5th axle lines. These axle lines can be briefly steered during the
start of the engine; sometimes with five seconds delay.