Active POWER TRACK 1460 Manuel D'instruction page 27

WARNING: read the safety regulations carefully. If
you have never used this vehicle, familiarise yourself with
all the controls.
- Check the vehicle carefully for oil leaks before use.
Make sure that there are no loosened screws, damaged
components or oil/fuel leaks.
- Make sure that controls can work properly.
- Check engine oil (see the attached handbook).
ENGINE START-UP fig. 1
1- Check that clutch lever (1) is in "NEUTRAL" position
(A), i.e. disengaged (see fig. 5).
Check that gear lever (5) is in "NEUTRAL" position (N),
i.e. disengaged (see fig. 1).
2- The vehicle is provided with safety device (6), coupled
to the P.T.O. only, which stoops the engine
automatically when the operator removes his hand from
the handle.
To start the engine, move lever (6) downward and make it
touch the knob.
1- Select an appropriate speed, by means of gear lever
(5) fig.1.
WARNING: do not force the gear lever: to select a gear,
engage and then disengage clutch lever (1) fig. 1, up until
the gear can be engaged easily.
Make sure that the gear has been engaged properly.
2- Lower clutch lever (1) fig. 1 slowly, and make sure it is
close to the knob; then the vehicle will start moving.
3- To stop the vehicle, release clutch lever (1) fig.1
quickly.
WARNING: on uneven grounds engage the first gear
(slow). Do not change gear while you are driving your
vehicle.
Do not change speed or make "U" turns.
4- To adjust speed, move throttle control (2) fig. 1 slowly.
CHANGING DIRECTION fig. 1
EXTENDABLE PLATFORM fig. 2
- The loading platform of this vehicle is provided with
extendable flaps, in order to adjust the dumper size,
according to your requirements.
- To change the dumper size, simply loosen knobs (1)
and pull out the flap as required.
DUMPER
- Dumper is available on demand, to transport liquids.
WARNING: stop the vehicle slowly, because the
load could fall.
- Make sure that the platform has been loaded properly.
Do not overload. Overloading or using the vehicle on
excessive slopes may damage the vehicle and overturn
the load.
STARTING THE ENGINE
3- Move throttle control (2) to the intermediate position.
4- For the engine start-up procedure, carefully read the
manual of the engine mounted on this vehicle, which is
attached hereto.
5- If the engine is clod, it may be advisable to turn-off the
air ("STARTER").
ENGINE STOP fig. 1
1- Release clutch lever (1) in order to disengage the
gearbox.
2- Move gear lever (5) to "N" (neutral position).
3- Move gear lever (2) to minimum position, and wait for a
few seconds, to let the engine cool down.
4- Release safety lever (6) "is the machine is provided
with a P.T.O.", or turn the engine switch to (0) to stop the
engine automatically.
5- Close fuel valve.
VEHICLE OPERATION
- Move the left-hand or right-hand lever of the side
clutches (3) in order to drive your vehicle in the desired
direction.
RIGHT-HAND LEVER: the vehicle moves to the right
LEFT-HAND LEVER: the vehicle moves to the left
If both levers are pulled simultaneously the vehicle stops
immediately.
"RIGHT-HAND" and "LEFT-HAND" refer to the
operator, while he is driving the vehicle, i.e.
grasping the control handle.
REVERSE GEAR: before moving in reverse gear, make
sure that the area behind you is free of any obstacles
and that you can drive in full safety.
LOADING PLATFORM
MANUAL UNLOADING fig. 3
- Lifting: press release lever (A) close to the handle (7)
and lift the dumper.
- Lowering: grasp handle (7), lower the dumper and make
sure it is locked by the clamping device.
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ENGLISH
WARNING if the safety speed is exceed by ± 5
km/h, the machine does not steer.
WARNING: for your safety, always unload the
vehicle on a flat surface, after stopping the
engine.
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