Operation
Prior to machine start
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3.01 Prior to machine start
General
WARNING
Operating errors!
Risk of injury due to improper use.
Prior to every start-up:
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Check the machine for operational and traffic safety.
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Read and adhere to the instruction manual and the safety manual.
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Ensure that there are no persons or objects in the danger zone of
the machine.
What must be done prior to
start of work?
1. Battery isolating switch [356] (if available) — position I
2. Perform inspection and maintenance work (see page 95 sqq.).
3. Check the flasher system [303] and the warning flasher system [305],
as well as the signal horn [301], the back-up alarm [501] and the
lighting [307].
4. Check the parking brake [304].
5. Adjust the operator's seat.
6. Adjust the rear and operation mirrors so that you can watch the traffic
in the rear.
Fuel
1. Never drive the machine until the fuel tank is empty. Check the
filling level of the fuel tank in time. Fill up the fuel tank already in the
evening. This avoids the formation of condensed water in the fuel
tank.
2. Fill up to the lower edge of the filler neck. Only use clean fuel!
NOTE
Advice about fuel see page 130 sqq. See also Safety
instructions.
Water
1. Check the filling level of the water tank.
2. Fill up to the lower edge of the filler neck. Only use clean water!
Additive
1. Check the filling level of the additive tank.
2. Fill up to the lower edge of the filler neck.
Air
1. Check the air pressure in the tyres.