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).
3- Move throttle control (2) to the intermediate position.
4- For the engine start-up procedure, carefully read the
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: son 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.
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 disconnect the flap
handles, loosen knobs (1) and pull out the flap as required.
DUMPER
- A hot-galvanised steel dumper is available on demand, to
transport also liquids.
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.
STARTING THE ENGINE
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- To automatically stop engine, turn the engine switch to
(0)"OFF" position.
5- Close fuel valve.
VEHICLE OPERATION
4- To adjust speed, move throttle control (2) fig. 1 slowly.
CHANGING DIRECTION fig. 1
- Move the left-hand or right-hand lever (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 obtacles and that you can drive
in full safety.
LOADING PLATFORM
VERSION WITH HYDRAULIC TIPPING fig.7/A and 7/B
SAFETY REGULATIONS
- Actuate the hydraulic tipping only on flat surfaces.
Never allow other people or children to actuate the hydraulic
tipping.
- Keep unauthorise people or pets at a distance of 5 m from the
machine.
- During operation do not put your hands and feet under the
dumper.
This model is provided with a hydraulic tipping system for the
extendable platform or dumper, and therefore is provided with
hydraulic pump and cylinder.
OPERATION
The oil pump is always enabled, and therefore the dumper can
be tipped at any time while the engine is running.
Stop the vehicle on a flat surface.
- Put the gear lver in neutral position (N).
- Move lever (4) to (A): the dumper will tip forward.
- Move lever (4) to (B): the dumper will return to its initial position.
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