Section 5 – GENERAL MACHINE MAINTENANCE
Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A
5-56 1/2019 MC285C-3
4. Connect one booster cable (A) clamp to the
positive (+) terminal of the failed machine.
Fig. 5-102
NOTICE: Always connect clamps securely and in
the order shown in the figure above.
5. Connect the other clamp of the booster cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the working
machine.
6. Connect one clamp of the booster cable (B)
to the negative (-) terminal of the working
machine.
7. Connect the other clamp of the booster cable
to the engine block of the failed machine.
Starting with Booster Cables
WARNING! Sudden Movement Hazard. Verify
that the operation levers are in NEUTRAL and
the safety lock lever is in the LOCK position.
1. Verify the Starter Switch of both the working
machine and failed machine are in the OFF
position.
2. Verify the booster cable clamps are securely
connected to the battery terminals.
Before starting the engine, ensure two
persons are present, one on the working
machine and one on the failed machine.
3. Start the engine of the working machine and
increase the engine speed to full speed.
4. Turn the Starter Switch of the failed machine
to the START position to start the engine. If
the engine does not start, wait a minimum of
2 minutes before restarting. See “STARTING”
on page 4-20.
Disconnecting Booster Cables
When the engine starts, disconnect the booster
cables in the reverse order of connection.
Fig. 5-103
1. Disconnect the clamp of the booster cable (B)
connected to the engine block of the failed
machine.
2. Disconnect the clamp of the booster cable
connected to the negative (-) terminal of the
working machine.
3. Disconnect the clamp of the booster cable (A)
connected to the positive (+) terminal of the
working machine.
4. Disconnect the clamp of the booster cable
connected to the positive (+) terminal of the
failed machine.
Fuses
NOTICE: Always turn the Starter Switch to the
OFF position when checking or replacing a fuse.
Fuses protect electrical components and wires
from electrical overload.
• If a fuse is corroded, replace the fuse.
• If a fuse blows, inspect and repair the cause
before replacing the fuse.
• Always use a fuse of the same type and capacity
when replacing.
See “FUSES” on page 5-15 for more information
on fuse locations.
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