Maeda MC285C-3 - Checking Engine Start Operation; Checking Engine Stop Operation; Checking Outrigger Operation

Section 4 – REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM VERIFICATIONS Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A
4-94 1/2019 MC285C-3
Checking Engine Start Operation
Verify that the boom and outriggers are
completely in the stowed position.
WARNING! Tip Hazard. Do not start the engine
if the boom and outriggers are not in the
stowed position. The boom and outriggers
must be in the stowed position before
operating the transmitter for proper operation
of the machine.
WARNING! Sudden Movement Hazard. Do not
operate the crane if a warning display appears
on the transmitter.
Always perform the “Pre-Start Inspection” before
starting the engine or inspecting after starting.
Perform the following inspections while the
transmitter power is “ON”:
1. Turn the Starter Switch ON.
In order to check startup using the transmitter,
do not start the engine using the Starter
Switch of the machine.
2. Push the Horn Switch (4) and confirm that the
horn sounds.
Fig. 4-243
3. Press the Engine Start/Stop Switch (2) while
the engine is stopped, and confirm that the
engine starts up.
Checking Engine Stop Operation
1. Press the Engine Start/Stop Switch (2) while
the engine runs and confirm that the engine
stops.
Fig. 4-244
2. Press the Emergency Engine Stop (EMO)/
Remote Control System Power OFF Switch
(7) while the engine runs and confirm that the
engine stops.
Checking Outrigger Operation
Verify that the boom and outriggers are
completely in the stowed position.
Perform the following inspections with the engine
running and the transmitter power turned on.
1. Switch the operation mode selector switch on
the transmitter to “Outrigger.”
Fig. 4-245
2. Operate the various operation levers and
verify that the outriggers operate accordingly
for the respective lever operations.
Fig. 4-246
• Ground Set-Up: The outriggers are lowered to
the ground.