Edition 2 Chapter 1 Page 1-52
Feb/2013 Maintenance and Service
E. If you do not operate the crane for a long time, remove the battery from the crane
and make sure that it is charged at all times.
F. Before you start the engine, make sure that all items that use battery power are
in the OFF position.
G. If the engine does not start after 15 seconds, do not continue to apply power to
the starter. Wait for 2 minutes before you start the engine again.
H. When a battery is bad, replace it. Make sure that the new battery has the same
power capacity.
When the temperature is lower than 22°F (-30° C), make sure that you
protect the battery to prevent loss of heat.
1.21 OPERATION IN WINTER
When you operate the crane in the winter, the fluids in the crane become thick. Make
sure that all the fluids are the correct type for the area time of year. Good
maintenance and correct operations are very important for safety operation and can
prevent many crane malfunctions.
Make sure that you prepare the crane correctly when you operate the crane in cold
area. Decrease the speed of the crane when you move. If it is necessary, stop the
crane at a flat, dry and sunny area.
A. Chassis Maintenance
(1) The engine oil must be the correct grade to operate in cold weather.
When the temperature decreases, the viscosity of the oil decreases. If it
is too low, the oil cannot move to all the inner parts of the engine. You
can cause damage to the engine.
• Do not mix the engine oil of different brand and different type.
• Make sure that you always use the correct oil type and grade of oil. Multi-
grade oils let the engine to operate in a wide range of temperatures.
(2) Add / change the coolant. Clean the engine cooling system and add the
coolant. You can get the best system performance (all-seasons and all-
purpose) when you use a long-acting coolant.
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