Maeda MC285C-3 - STARTING

Section 4 – STARTING Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A
4-20 1/2019 MC285C-3
STARTING
Before starting the engine, see “Pre-Start
Inspection” on page 5-19.
For electric motor starting procedures, see
“ELECTRIC MOTOR (OPTION)” on page 4-109.
Exhaust Hazard. Always provide adequate
ventilation when starting the engine or handling
fuel or oil indoors. Do not start the engine or
handle fuel or oil in an area with poor ventilation.
Ventilation must be adequate to allow exhaust
gas to exit.
Fig. 4-47
WARNING! The following safety messages
address a potential Entanglement Hazard
while starting the machine:
• Verify there are no people or obstacles near
the machine before starting the engine. Sound
the horn as a warning before starting the
engine. Be sure the area is clear of people and
obstacles before starting the engine.
• Verify that all machine guards and covers are
attached properly to the machine before
starting the engine. Do not start the engine if
any guards or covers are not properly installed
on the machine.
• Do not operate or carelessly contact the
travelling levers while starting or operating the
machine. Only operate the correct controls per
the operation.
• Always turn the Starter Switch to the OFF
position after operation is complete and
remove the key from the switch. Keep the key
in your possession when the machine is not
operating.
CAUTION: Do not start the engine by
shorting the starter circuit or any other
starting method not stated in this manual.
Only use the starting procedure as
described in this manual to start the engine.
Starting the Engine
Before starting the engine, make sure no
personnel or impediments are close to the
machine and honk the horn.
59BNormal Engine Start
CAUTION: Perform starting operation within
15 seconds. Otherwise, it may cause the
battery to overdischarge or the starter to
burn out.
If the engine fails to start, wait for 30
seconds or more before retrying.
CAUTION: Verify that the fuel cock of the fuel
filter is in the vertical position (open) before
starting the engine.
CAUTION: Verify that the remote control
system is “OFF”.
1. Pull the acceleration lever upward to
operate the engine at medium speed (lever
stroke about midway).
Fig. 4-48
2. Insert the key into the starter switch and
turn the key to the "START" position.
Fig. 4-49