Maeda MC405C-3 - STARTING ENGINE

Section 4 – STARTING ENGINE Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A
4-18 1/2019 MC405C-3
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 5-24.
Checking After Starting Engine
For more information on inspection, see "Post-
Start Inspection - After Starting Engine" on page
5-31.
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 4-19 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 main switch on the reciver is
at the "OFF" position.
1. Lightly step on the acceleration pedal (6) to
operate the engine at low speed.
Fig. 4-42
2. Insert the key into the starter switch and turn
the key to the "START" position.
Fig. 4-43
3. Release your hand from the key once the
engine has started.
The key will automatically return to the "ON"
position.
Fig. 4-44