Published 3-30-2018, CTRL 636-05 3-11
CD15 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Towing or Pushing the Crane to Start the Engine
If the battery is discharged, DO NOT try to start the engine by
towing or pushing the crane. Damage to the transmission will
occur. Instead use booster batteries to jump start the engine.
Jump Starting the Engine
Follow the recommended jump starting procedure below
when using booster batteries to start the engine.
1. Wear eye protection.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Place the travel select lever in the Neutral (N) position.
4. Stop all electrical loads (lights, heaters, etc.).
NOTE: NEVER jump start the engine directly to the starter
or starter solenoid. Serious injury could result from
the crane moving forward or back and running over
the person performing the jump starting procedure.
5. If a booster battery is used, it must be a 12 Volt battery. If
a vehicle is used, it must have a negative ground
electrical system.
6. Connect one end of the positive (+) jumper cable
(usually red) to the jump start connector. See
Figure 3-19.
7. Connect the other end of the positive cable to the
positive (+) post on the booster battery.
8. Connect one end of the negative (–) jumper cable
(usually black) to the negative (–) post on the booster
battery.
9. Make the final connection to the engine block or a
ground point the furthest away from the discharged
battery.
10. Follow the steps under Normal Starting.
11. When the engine starts, remove the jumper cables in
reverse order (i.e., negative ground cable first, etc.).
Traveling the Crane
NOTE: If travel sight is restricted, do not attempt to travel
with the crane until a signalman gives a signal that
the crane is clear of obstacles in the wheel path.
Remove any obstacles from the wheel path before
moving.
NOTE: To help inhibit accidents, use a slow moving vehicle
sign and a flashing strobe light (where legal) for
traveling on highways or public roads.
1. Enter the operator’s cab, close the door, if equipped, and
fasten the seat belt. Use the seat belt at all times when
operating the crane.
Start the engine and disengage the parking brake.
CAUTION
Avoid Crane Damage!
Do not engage the parking brake while the vehicle is
moving. Damage to the crane can occur.
Disengage the parking brake before driving. Damage to
the crane can occur.
CAUTION
Avoid Crane Damage!
Do not engage the parking brake while the vehicle is
moving. Damage to the crane can occur.
Disengage the parking brake before driving. Damage to
the crane can occur.
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Connecting Jumper Cables
FIGURE 3-19
Positive Jumper
Cable
Battery on
crane
Negative
Jumper Cable
Connects to a
Good Ground on
Frame
Booster Battery
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