M A E D A Mini-Crawler Crane Section 5 – INSPECTION
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Check Outrigger Operation
Review all procedures and safety precautions in
“OUTRIGGER SETTING” on page 4-38 before
checking outrigger operation.
1. Rotate the outrigger rotary of all the
outriggers outward, and pull out the inner
boxes.
Fig. 5-35
Fig. 5-36
2. See “Starting the Engine” on page 4-20 and
start the engine.
3. Verify that the outrigger descends smoothly
when the Outrigger Extend Switch is pressed.
Also verify that the outrigger rises smoothly
when the Outrigger Retract Switch is
pressed.
Fig. 5-37
Fig. 5-38
When doing the above, check for any abnormal
noise generated by part of the outrigger.
Check for abnormal noise from the outrigger
during each operation. Repair as necessary
before continuing operation.