Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A Section 4 – TRAVELLING POSITION
1/2019 MC405C-3 4-23
TRAVELLING POSITION
WARNING!
• When travelling this machine self-propelled,
take the "travelling posture" with which the
boom, hook block, and outriggers are
stowed.
• Travelling with the boom extended or Pick &
Carry with the boom extended is essentially
prohibited. This will overturn the machine,
causing serious injury accidents.
If you have to perform Pick & Carry by
necessity, see "Pick & Carry Operation" on
page 4-84 and strictly observe the methods
described and cautions given.
• Do not use this machine for other purpose
than the major purpose such as using it for
carrying the load on the machine.
• Follow the local laws and regulations if
travelling the machine on public roads.
Take the travelling posture shown in the figure
when travelling the machine.
Fig. 4-59
1. See "Crane Stowing Operation" on page 4-
66 to stow the crane. Stow the hook block in
the specified position.
2. See "OUTRIGGER STOWING" on page 4-
49 to stow the outriggers.
TRAVELLING CONTROLS
AND OPERATION
WARNING! Not observing these cautions in
travelling will result in serious accidents.
Cautions When Travelling
• When travelling, stow hook and outrigger, and
make sure the surrounding safety.
• When stowing outriggers, insert each position
pins completely to lock.
• Be seated to operate travelling.
• Travelling over the boulder stones or a stump
not only causes the overturning of the machine,
but also gives an impact to the machine
(especially around crawlers), causing
breakage.
Avoid or remove the obstacles not to travel
over it whenever possible.
If you have to travel over the obstacles by
necessity, be sure to take the “travelling
posture” to lower the centre of gravity, and
reduce the travelling speed as much as
possible so that the machine will go over the
obstacles at the centre of the crawlers.
NOTICE: See “TRAVELLING POSITION” on
page 4-23 for the travelling posture of the
machine.
Fig. 4-60
Allowable Water Depth
Use this machine in the water of the depth of
under the centre of the idler (1) where the muffler
beneath the machine body doesn’t go under
water.
Fig. 4-61
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