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with the ground. The front part of the tracks
remains lifted from the ground. It is used
in special conditions (e.g. icy snow).
To adjust the height of the auger,
proceed as follows:
• Take a hold of the drive handles
with both your hands.
• Press the pedal and raise / lower the
machine at the same time, according
to the position to be set.
• Release the pedal: the machine
locks in the selected position.
6. USING THE MACHINE
The safety regulations to
follow while using the machine
are described in chap. 2. Strictly
comply with these instructions to
avoid serious risks or hazards.
6.1 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS
Check if there is fuel and check the oil level
before using the machine. For the methods
and precautions regarding refuelling and
oil top up (see par. 7.2 and par. 7.3).
Before using the machine, adjust the
height of the shoes to adjust the machine
to the ground conditions (see par. 4.7).
6.2 SAFETY CHECKS
Familiarise yourself with the contents before
proceeding. Moreover, perform the following
safety checks and check that the results
correspond to those outlined on the tables.
Always carry out the safety
checks before use.
6.2.1 General check
Object
Fuel lines and
connections.
Electrical cables.
Oil lines
Test driving
Result
No leaks.
All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
No leaks.
No damage.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
6.2.2 Traction and auger operation test
Action
Start the machine
(section 6.3 );
Traction operation test
Press the forward
control (fig. 14.D).
Release the forward
control (fig. 14.D).
Auger operation test
Press the auger
control (fig. 14.C)
Release the auger control. The auger stops
Wheel and auger operation test
Keeping the forward
control pressed
(fig. 14.D), press the
auger control (fig. 14.C).
Release the auger
control (fig. 14.C).
Release the forward
control (fig. 14.D).
If any of the results fail to match
the indications provided in the tables
below, it is not possible to use the
machine! Take it to a service centre to
be checked and repaired if necessary.
6.3 STARTING / OPERATION
1. Open the fuel tap (fig. 15.B).
2. Insert the safety key and turn it
clockwise where indicated (fig. 15.A).
6.3.1 Cold start
1. Move the throttle control to
full capacity (fig. 15.C).
2. Engage the choke (fig. 15.D).
3. Press the primer control (fig. 15.L) two or
three times. Make sure the hole is covered by
your finger when you press the command.
4. Start with the electrical (par. 6.3.4)
or manual control (par. 6.3.3).
5. Disengage the choke (fig. 15.D).
IMPORTANT Before operating the machine,
wait for a few minutes for the oil to warm up.
EN - 9
Result
The wheels and the auger
must remain stationary.
The wheels move the
snowplough forward.
The wheels stop.
The auger starts rotating.
The wheels move the
snowplough forward and
the auger starts rotating.
The wheels rotate and
auger continues to rotate.
The wheels will lock
and the auger stops.