2-1
Stellar 4500 Manual
1. Engage the PTO
A. Engage the parking
brake
.
B. Place the transmission in
the Neutral position.
C. Make certain the PTO
switch is in the ‘off’
position.
D. Depress the clutch on
manual transmission vehicles.
E. Start the vehicle engine.
F. Engage the PTO switch for cable and air type shifters.
Turn on dash switch for electrical operated style.
Consult vehicle owner’s manual for location and
operation of OEM style in-dash PTO switch.
G.
Slowly release the clutch on a manual transmission
vehicle.
H. Warm engine and hydraulic system oil. Let system run
for 10-20 minutes for warm-up. This is especially
important in cold weather.
I. Proceed with the outrigger and crane operation.
2. Turn on Power to Crane
Activate power to the crane and outriggers. The power
switch is located on the control panel in the vehicle cab.
3. Position Outriggers
Once the PTO is engaged, extend the outriggers using
the control levers or switches marked ‘outrigger’. These
may be located on the crane base or in the compartment
under the crane.
4.Operate Crane
A. Position the main power switch on the control panel
inside the chassis to the on position
B. Pull out the E-stop button on Radio Transmitter.
D. Activate the toggle on the remote unit.
E. Manipulate the crane operation transmitter toggle
switches to achieve desired results.
5. Store Outriggers
Retract outriggers using the control levers or switches
marked ‘outrigger’.
6. T
urn Off Power to Crane
Deactivate power to crane and outriggers.
7. Disengage the PT
O
A. On manual transmission vehicles, depress
the clutch pedal completely.
B. Disengage the PT
O switch.
C.
If vehicle is a manual transmission, release the clutch
pedal gradually.
Chapter 2 - Operation
PTO Switch
Job-Site Set-Up
Thoroughly plan the lift before positioning the vehicle.
Consider the following:
1
. The vehicle should be positioned in an area free from
overhead obstructions to eliminate the need for
repositioning.
2. Position the vehicle so that it is impossible for any
portion of the equipment to come within the minimum
required safe distance of any power line. Maintain a
clearance of at least 10 feet between any part of the
crane, load line, or load, and any electrical line or
apparatus carrying up to 50,000 volts. One foot
additional clearance is required for every additional
30,000 volts or less. Remember to allow for winds that
cause power lines to sway
. It is recommended that a
signal person be used when the vehicle is set-up near
power lines.
3. The vehicle should also be positioned on a firm and level
surface that will provide adequate support for the
outrigger loading. Use extreme caution when setting up
near overhanging banks or excavations.
4. The parking brake must be set on the vehicle and the
drive axle disengaged before performing a crane
operation.
5. The outriggers must be extended to stabilize the truck
before beginning operation.
Unit Operation Overview
1. Engage the PTO
2. Turn on Power to Crane
3. Position Outriggers
4. Operate Crane
5. Store Outriggers
6. Turn Off Power to Crane
7. Disengage the PTO
NOTICE
The parking brake must be
fully engaged in order to
operate any Stellar Equipment.
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