Section 4 – TRAVELLING CONTROLS AND OPERATION Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A
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• Do not start the engine if the travel levers
are not in the NEUTRAL position when the
machine is on a slope. Always position the
travel levers in NEUTRAL when starting the
engine on a slope.
WARNING! The following safety messages
address a potential Tip Hazard while the
machine is travelling over obstacles:
• Avoid driving over obstacles, and uneven,
unstable or rough terrain. When these
obstructions must be crossed and it is
judged safe to do so, proceed with extreme
caution and at a low speed. Never exceed
10° when travelling over these
obstructions.
• Avoid driving over obstacles, projections
and deep grooves. If possible, remove
obstacles from the path of the machine. If
necessary, drive over the centre of the
obstacle, keeping it spaced between the
tracks.
Fig. 4-73
• Do not change the direction of the machine
while travelling over obstacles. Only
change the direction of the machine on
solid ground away from obstacles.
WARNING! The following safety message
addresses a potential Tip Hazard while the
machine is travelling over unstable ground:
Be sure to know the condition of the ground
that the machine must travel over. Do not
travel on the following ground conditions:
• Soft or lose ground
• Ground near cliffs
• Roadsides
• Deep gullies
• Wet ground
• Ground disturbed by dynamite or
earthquake
• Filled holes
• Uneven ground
WARNING! The following safety message
addresses a potential Tip Hazard while the
machine is travelling through water:
Check the depth and water velocity before
travelling through water. Do not travel
through water without knowing the depth
and water velocity.
NOTICE:
• When travelling in a site covered with water,
examine the ground condition, water depth
and water flow rate. Do not enter water deeper
than the allowable level.
• Do not allow the muffler to go under water.
• Do not allow water above the centre of the idler
(1).
Maximum permissible water depth: Approx.
160 mm
Fig. 4-74
NOTICE: Always follow all local laws and
regulations when travelling on public roads.
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