OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
5540F/YB5515 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3-16
Published 10-21-2011, Control # 055-03
Applying Fluid From A Spray Canister
NOTE:
Two people are recommended to be present when
attempting to start the engine using a starting fluid
without a metered starting fluid system. One
person is to operate the ignition switch, while the
other sprays the starting fluid into the air cleaner
intake. Avoid soaking the air cleaner element with
fluid. This is extremely important, because a
backfire of flame can completely destroy the air
cleaner element, as well as cause other damage to
the engine and possible personal injury.
1.
Spray a small amount of starting fluid into the air cleaner
intake opening.
NOTE:
Avoid injecting too much starting fluid into the
engine. Too much fluid will cause engine damage
by washing lubricant from the cylinder bores.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
If the engine does not start, repeat the procedure until
the engine starts or it is determined it will not start.
Towing or Pushing the Crane to Start the Engine
If the battery is discharged,
DO NOT
try to start the engine by
towing or pushing the crane. Damage to the transmission will
occur. Instead use booster batteries to jump start the engine.
Jump Starting the Engine
Follow the recommended jump starting procedure below
when using booster batteries to start the engine.
1.
Wear eye protection.
2.
Engage the parking brake.
3.
Place the travel select lever in the Neutral (N) position.
4.
Stop all electrical loads (lights, heaters, etc.).
NOTE:
NEVER
jump start the engine directly to the starter
or starter solenoid. Serious injury could result from
the crane moving forward or back and running over
the person performing the jump starting procedure.
5.
Disconnect the FIELD connection from the alternator
(Figure 3-34). The connection is generally marked with
an “F”.
NOTE:
If a battery charger is used, disconnect the field
connection from the alternator before connecting
the battery charger to the battery. Do not install the
field connection until the battery charger is
removed.
6.
If a booster battery is used, it must be a 12 Volt battery. If
a vehicle is used, it must have a negative ground
electrical system.
7.
Connect one end of the positive (+) jumper cable
(usually red) to the jump start connector. See
Figure 3-35.
8.
Connect the other end of the positive cable to the
positive (+) post on the booster battery.
9.
Connect one end of the negative (–) jumper cable
(usually black) to the negative (–) post on the booster
battery.
10.
Make the final connection to the engine block or a
ground point the furthest away from the discharged
battery.
11.
Follow the steps under Normal Starting.
12.
When the engine starts, remove the jumper cables in
reverse order (i.e., negative ground cable first, etc.).
Install the alternator field connection.
WARNING
NEVER
use starting fluid near an open flame, or with an
electric pre-heater, or with flame heating equipment.
Serious injury or death could occur from explosion.
DO NOT
breathe starting fluid fumes. Serious injury or
death could result from the toxic fumes.
DO NOT
use excessive amounts of starting fluid. Serious
injury or death could result from a backfire of flame, which
could ignite the starting fluid canister and cause an
explosion.
Cummings
Diesel
Engine
Shown
Field Connection Typical
FIGURE 3-34
Reference Only
