Operator's Manual
Rev. BXXMP.01 January 2020
WARNING
If even one single item is damaged or defective, do not
start work. Stop the machine and repair the fault.
Checking the tyres
- Check the correct inflation of the tyres, and the correct
tightening of all the nuts.
- Make sure that the tyre plies are not cut or worn.
WARNING
A tyre burst may result in serious injury; never use the
machine if tyres are worn, wrongly inflated or damaged.
CAUTION
If the machine shall be used in a marine or equivalent
environment, protect it against salt deposits with an
adequate treatment against saltiness to prevent rust
formation.
FUNCTION TESTS
CAUTION
The function tests are designed to discover any
malfunctions before the machine is put into service. The
operator must follow the step-by-step instructions to test
all machine functions.
A malfunctioning machine must never be used. If malfunctions
are discovered, the machine must be tagged and removed from
service. Repairs to the machine may only be made by a qualified
service technician, according to the manufacturer's
specifications.
After repairs are completed, the operator must perform a pre-
operation inspection and function tests again before putting the
machine into service.
TESTS
1. Select a test area that is firm, level and free of obstruction. Be
sure there is no load on the forks or attachment.
2. Enter the operator's compartment and sit on the seat.
3. Fasten the seat belt.
4. Adjust the rear view mirrors.
5. Be sure the parking brake is on and the transmission control is
in neutral.
6. Start the engine. See Starting the Engine in the
Operating
Instructions
section.
Test the Control Joysticks
7. Using the lifting/tilting control lever, momentarily raise and
lower the forks, tilt the mast backward and forward.
Result: All functions should operate smoothly.
8. Using the side-shift/4th control lever, momentarily move the
carriage left and right, and check 4th service (if installed)
Result: All functions should operate smoothly.
Test the Steering
9. Check the steering operation by turning the steering wheel
approximately half turn in each direction.
Result: the rear wheels should turn in the same direction as the
steering wheel, smoothly.
Test the Transmission and Brakes
10. Be sure the mast is fully lowered and tilted back.
11. Step on the service brake pedal.
12. Move the transmission control in the lifting joystick to
forward. Slowly let up on the service brake pedal, and press
gently the accelerator pedal, until the machine begins to move.
Then release the accelerator pedal and push the brake pedal.
Put the transmission control to N again.
Result: The machine should move forward, then come to an
abrupt stop.
13. Move the transmission control in the lifting joystick to
backward. Slowly let up on the service brake pedal, and press
gently the accelerator pedal, until the machine begins to move.
Then release the accelerator pedal and push the brake pedal.
Put the transmission control to N again.
Result: The machine should move forward, then come to an
abrupt stop. The back-up alarm should sound when the
transmission control lever is in reverse.
14. Move the transmission control lever to neutral.
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BOMAQ INDUSTRIES SLU
MODEL BXX MP
