Section 4 – STOPPING Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A
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STOPPING
For electric motor stopping procedures, see
“ELECTRIC MOTOR (OPTION)” on page 4-109.
Normal Stopping
NOTICE: Stopping the engine before it
sufficiently cools down may shorten the life of
engine. Do not stop the engine suddenly except
during an emergency.
NOTICE: When the engine is overheated, do not
stop the engine suddenly. Change the engine
speed to low speed, and gradually cool down the
engine before stopping the engine.
1. Move the accelerator lever to low speed
and allow the engine to idle with no load for
approximately 5 minutes.
2. Verify the Main Switch on the remote
control system is off.
3. Turn the Starter Switch key to OFF to stop
the engine.
Fig. 4-66
4. Remove the Starter Switch key.
Emergency Stopping
61BEmergency Engine Stop Switch (EMO)
The Emergency Engine Stop Switch (EMO) is
used to stop the engine in the event of an
accident or emergency.
The Emergency Engine Stop Switch (EMO)
must be in the OFF position to start the engine.
Fig. 4-67
• ON: Press switch down to stop engine.
• OFF: Turn switch clockwise (right) to allow the
switch to return to the ON position.
TRAVELLING POSITION
Before setting the machine in travelling position
review “TRAVELLING CONTROLS AND
OPERATION” on page 4-25.
Set the machine in travelling position before
moving (travelling) the machine.
Set the machine in travelling position by stowing
the boom, hook block and outriggers.
Fig. 4-68
1. Stow the hook block in the specified
position. “Hook Raising / Lowering
Operation” on page 4-57.
2. Stow the outriggers. See “OUTRIGGER
STOWING” on page 4-48.
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