OPERATING PROCEDURES
Revised: October 20053 - 4RT700
8. After starting, allow the engine to return to idle speed
and remove the cable connection at the engine block
or good metallic ground. Then remove the other end of
the same cable from the booster battery.
WARNING - BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE
GASES. These instructions are designed to minimize
the explosion hazard. Keep sparks, flames, cigarettes,
etc. away from batteries at all times - protect eyes at all
times - do not lean over batteries during this operation.
Both batteries should be of the same voltage.
VEHICULAR OPERATION
The Rough Terrain Crane is capable of both off road
and limited on-road travel. The kind of travel undertak-
en will determine how the carrier is operated.
Before moving the Before moving the crane, either
around the work site or between sites, carefully consid-
er the terrain type, road conditions and any hazards
likely to be encountered enroute. Think the move
through in advance and carry it out safely.
PRE-MOVE CHECK LIST Before moving the crane to
and from job sites, make sure the following safety
checks have been made:
NOTE: When properly adjusted the parking brake will
hold this machine on a 30% grade, if the tires
have adequate traction. It is recommended
that when parked on a grade that the wheels
be chocked.
1. Lock the upperstructure swing brake. Engage the
swing lock.
2. Secure hook block to the bumper loop. If this is im-
practical, pull the two block system counterweight
up to within approximately 1” of the load sheaves,
or until block lightly contacts boom head. On ma-
chines equipped with control system disconnects,
use override switch. Failure to pull the hook block
up to the head when traveling, or to secure it to the
bumper ring, will result in excessive swinging of the
hook block and possible damage to crane.
JUMP STARTING AN ENGINE WITH
BOOSTER CABLES
Position the vehicle with the booster battery adjacent
to the vehicle with the discharged battery so that boost-
er cables can be connected easily to the batteries in
both vehicles. Make certain vehicles do not touch each
other.
1. On both vehicles turn off all electrical loads. Set the
parking brake. Place transmission in “PARK”.
2. Determine whether the discharge battery has the
negative (-) or positive (+) terminal connected to
ground. The ground lead is connected to the engine
block, frame, or some other good metallic ground.
The battery terminal connected to the starter relay
is the one which is not grounded.
3. Be sure that the vent caps are tight and level on both
batteries. Place a damp cloth over the vent caps of
each battery making certain it is clear of fan blades,
belts and other moving parts.
The following steps must be performed in se- quence.
4. On a negative grounded system, connect both ends
of one cable to positive (+) terminals of each bat-
tery.
5. Connect one end of the other cable to negative (-)
terminal of the booster battery.
6. Connect other end of cable, away from bat- tery, to
engine block, frame or some other good metallic
ground, except carburetor or tubing on vehicle with
discharged battery.
7. Make certain that all cables are clear of fan blades,
belts and other moving parts of both engines and
be sure everyone is standing away from vehicles.
Then start the engine with the booster battery. Wait
a few minutes, then at tempt to start the engine of
the vehicle with the discharged battery.
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