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OPERATING THE DRIVE MOTORS AND MOVING THE MACHINE
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After the initial checks have been carried out we can start with moving the machine. If
moving the machine over long distances it is advised that the transportation bars be fitted
and the mast lowered into the stowed position.
Please ensure that no person is in front or around the machine before operating. Only
one person is also allowed to ride the machine and that is the person controlling it.
Please do not allow persons to ride the machine under any circumstances.
Firstly start the engine ensuring the park brake is applied, this is indicated by the red park
brake lamp. Allow engine to warm slightly before moving. When ready and taking both
track drive levers, release the park brake and gently push them forward together. This
will then supply hydraulic pressure to the track motors and move the machine forward.
Carry out the same process but instead pulling the levers backwards causes the machine
to track backwards. To turn direction, gently push one of the levers further forward or
backwards than the other. This will cause one of the tracks to rotate quicker giving the
turning effect required. The further forward or backward the lever is in relation to the
other determines how quick the machine will turn.
To rotate the machine with no forward or reverse travel, gently push one lever forward
and the other equally backwards at the same rate. This will cause both tracks to rotate in
opposite directions allowing the machine to rotate on the spot.
Once accustom to the operation of tracks you can increase the engine rpm providing
more hydraulic fluid to the track motors.
To use the machine in the higher geared mode `fast`.Stop the machine and apply the
park brake. Toggle the hare switch to on this will be indicated by a green lamp. When
ready release the park brake and carefully push the track control levers in the required
direction of travel. Please be careful in this mode, the machine can move quite quickly
from the start. Hold on tight if stood on the rear step plate as this may cause you to fall
with the sudden movement
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