M A E D A Mini-Crawler Crane Section 4 – STARTING ENGINE
3/2019 MC305C-3 4-15
STARTING ENGINE
Checking before Operation
Perform the steps described in this section
before starting work each day.
Visible Checks
For more information on inspection, see
"Pre-Start Visible Checks" on page 5-22.
Checking before Starting Engine
For more information on inspection, see
"Pre-Start Inspection - Before Starting Engine"
on page 5-25.
Checking after Starting Engine
For more information on inspection, see
"Post-Start Inspection - After Starting Engine" on
page 5-33.
WARNING! Verify that there is no one and
obstacle around when starting the engine. Honk
a horn and start the engine.
Normal Engine Start
CAUTION:
• If it is hard to start the engine due to low
ambient temperature, see "Starting Engine
in Cold Weather" on page 4-16 for the
engine starting operation.
• Do not keep the starter turned for more
than 5 seconds. Doing so will accelerate
the battery discharge.
• Wait for about 1 minute before attempting
to start the engine again if it did not start.
• Verify that the fuel lever of the water
separator pot is at the vertical position
(open) before starting the engine.
• Verify that the switch on the control box for
the radio controller is at the "OFF"
position.
1. Lightly step on the acceleration pedal (6) to
operate the engine at low speed.
Fig. 4-33
2. Insert the key into the starter switch and
turn the key to the "START" position.
Fig. 4-34
3. Release your hand from the key once the
engine has started.
The key will automatically return to the "ON"
position.
Fig. 4-35
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