Starting and Stopping the Engine

Pre-starting Checks

Before starting the engine, perform the following inspection and checks:

1. Perform the pre-operational inspection.

2. Make sure that the controls in the crane operator's cab are placed in the following positions:

(1) Main and auxiliary hoist levers, boom telescoping lever, boom elevating lever and swing lever …Neutral

Starting the Engine [NOTICE]

◆ Do not hold the starter switch in the START position for more than 30 seconds, as this practice will overheat the starter motor. If the first attempt to start the engine fails, wait at least 30 seconds before trying again.

◆ The engine can be started from both the carrier driver's cab and crane operator's cab. Normally, however, use the starter switch in the carrier driver's cab. Use the switch in the crane operator's cab only when the engine stalls during operation.

Starting Engine from Carrier Driver's Cab

◆ For a detailed explanation of the engine starting procedure, see the Crane Carrier Operation and Maintenance Manual.

Starting Engine from Crane Operator's Cab

◆ When the engine is cold, use the starter switch in the carrier driver's cab.

1. Turn the starter switch to the START position to crank the engine. Release the key immediately once the engine has started.

◆ The starter switch positions and their functions are as follows:

“START” ・・・・・・Starts the engine. Release the key after the engine has started. The switch will automatically return to ON. “ON”

Supplies current to the electrical circuits. Keep the key in this position during crane operation.

“OFF”

The key can be inserted and removed in this position. Keep the key in this position when the engine is stationary.

The power windows, fan, washer, wiper, horn, and flood lamps can be used with the engine off.

Stopping the Engine

◆ The engine can be stopped from both the carrier driver's cab and crane operator's cab. Normally, however, use the starter switch in the carrier driver's cab to stop the engine. Use the switch in the crane operator's cab only when the engine must be stopped during operation.

Stopping Engine from the Carrier Driver's Cab

◆ For a detailed explanation of how to stop the engine, see the separate Crane Carrier Operation and Maintenance Manual.

Stopping Engine from the Crane Operator's Cab

1. Press the engine stop switch to stop the engine. After the engine has stopped, turn the starter switch to the OFF position