Maeda MC285C-3 - Starting the Engine with the Engine Start;Stop Switch

M A E D A Mini-Crawler Crane Section 4 – STARTING
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3. When the engine has started, release your
hand from the key.
The key automatically returns to the “ON”
position.
Fig. 4-50
60BNormal Engine Start in Cold Weather
CAUTION: Under cold conditions, start by
first reheating using the Starter Switch. Do
not start using the remote control system.
Start the engine as follows when it is cold.
It may take some time for the glow lamp to turn
off in cold weather.
1. Insert the key into the starter switch and turn
the key to the “Pre-heating” position.
Keep the position the 3 seconds.
Release your hand, and the key will
automatically return to the “ON” position.
Fig. 4-51
2. Pull the acceleration lever upward to
operate the engine at medium speed (lever
stroke about midway).
Fig. 4-52
3. When the “preheat lamp” goes off, turn the
key to the “START” position.
Fig. 4-53
4. When the engine has started, release your
hand from the key.
The key automatically returns to the “ON”
position.
Fig. 4-54
Starting the Engine with the
Engine Start/Stop Switch
NOTICE:
• When starting the engine with the Engine
Start/Stop Switch, the Starter Switch must be
in the ON position.
• Make sure that the remote control system is
OFF.
• To avoid starter damage and battery discharge,
do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds.
Wait approximately 1 minute between starting
attempts.
• If your engine is difficult to start, see “Starting
the Engine” on page 4-20 and use the Starter
Switch to start it.