Section 4 – TRAVELLING CONTROLS AND OPERATION Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A
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Neutral Stop
Release the left and right levers at the same time.
The levers return to the NEUTRAL position and
the machine automatically brakes and stops at
that position.
Left Turn
Push the right travelling lever forward to turn left
in the forward direction.
Pull the right travelling lever toward you to turn
left in reverse direction.
Fig. 4-77
Right Turn
• Push the left travelling lever forward to turn
right in forward direction.
• Pull the left travelling lever toward you to turn
right in reverse direction.
Spin Turns
WARNING! Collision Hazard. Sudden
steering or unnecessary spin turns at high
speed can damage the rubber tracks and
hydraulic devices, resulting in a collision
with other equipment or people. Only make
spin turns at a safe, controlled speed.
NOTICE: Stop the machine, then adjust the
motor speed to low before performing spin turns.
Operate the left and right levers in the opposite
directions.
Left Spin Turn
Push the right travelling lever forward while
pulling the left travelling lever toward you to
rotate the left and right rubber tracks in the
opposite direction for a left spin turn.
Fig. 4-78
Right Spin Turn
Push the left travelling lever forward while pulling
the right travelling lever toward you to rotate the
left and right rubber tracks in the opposite
direction for a right spin turn.