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Section 4 – TRAVEL AND CRANE CONTROLS Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A
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Boom Derricking Lever
Use this lever to raise/lower the hook block of
the crane.
Fig. 4-7
• Lower: Push the lever forward (Lower).
• Neutral: Release your hand from the lever.
The lever returns to the "Neutral" position and
the boom lift stops.
• Raise: Pull the lever toward you (Raise).
Travelling Lock Lever
WARNING! When parking or crane operation,
the lock lever must be placed to "LOCK"
position.
Use this lever to "LOCK" the travelling levers.
Fig. 4-8
• Lock: Push the lever to the right.
• Travel: Push the lever to the left.
NOTICE: Operate the travelling lock lever while
the left and right travelling levers are at the
"Neutral" position.
Left/Right Travelling Lever
Use these levers to move the machine
forward/backward, stop, slew, and to adjust the
travelling speed.
Fig. 4-9
• Forward: Push the left and right levers
forward at the same time.
• Neutral: Release your hands from 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.
• Backward: Pull the left and right levers toward
you at the same time.
• Left turn: Release your hand from the left
lever and operate the right lever
forward or backward.
• Right turn: Release your hand from the right
lever and operate the left lever
forward or backward.
• Spin turn: Operate the left and right levers to
the opposite direction.
The left and right crawlers turn to
the opposite direction, allowing you
to make the spin turn.