Maeda MC285C-3 - Directional Controls; Travelling Forward; Travelling in Reverse; Neutral Stop

M A E D A Mini-Crawler Crane Section 4 – TRAVELLING CONTROLS AND OPERATION
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Directional Controls
Before travelling the machine, perform the
following:
• Retract and fully lower the boom.
• Secure the hook block to the STOW position.
• Stow and secure the outriggers, making sure
each position pin is locked.
To travel the machine:
Move the travel lever to the TRAVEL position.
The left and right travelling levers are used to
move the machine forward/backward, stop, turn
and adjust the travelling speed. Adjust the
engine speed to low and move the left and right
travelling levers slowly at the same time to check
the travelling speed of the machine.
Fig. 4-75
Travelling Forward
Push the left and right travelling levers slowly at
the same time to move forward.
Fig. 4-76
Travelling in Reverse
Pull the left and right travelling levers slowly at
the same time to move in reverse.
Fig. 4-77
Neutral Stop
Release the left and right levers at the same time.
The levers return to the NEUTRAL position and
the machine automatically brakes and stops at
that position.
Left Turn
Push the right travelling lever forward to turn left
in the forward direction.
Pull the right travelling lever toward you to turn
left in reverse direction.
Fig. 4-78
Right Turn
• Push the left travelling lever forward to turn
right in forward direction.
• Pull the left travelling lever toward you to turn
right in reverse direction.