Document 57.0005.8200 - 12/2005
Handler with telescopic boom
GTH-6622
Page
C-20
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
C-4 SETUP
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C-4.1
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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To ensure safe conditions to the operators and the
bystanders, and a longer life to your machine,
perform a walk-around inspection before starting
the engine.
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Remove any dirt or rubbish from the cab interior,
and especially from pedals and control levers.
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Remove oil, grease and mud from pedals and
control levers.
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Make sure that your hands and shoe soles are clean
and dry.
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Check the seat belts can be fastened properly.
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Check that lights, indicators, side/tail lights, hazard
indicator lights, wipers and horn are in working
order.
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Adjust the driving seat so that you can reach all
control levers comfortably and fully depress the
brake pedal without moving your back from the
driving seat.
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Adjust the rear view mirrors to give you a good
view close behind the machine when you are
correctly seated.
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Check the parking brake is engaged.
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C-4.1.1
Checks at the machine start-up
Check the efficiency of the safety devices as described
in
chap. D-3.15
, namely:
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machine start control.
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C-4.2
STARTING THE ENGINE
For the low temperature starting, see paragraph C-4.4.
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Put the forward/reverse speed selection lever to
neutral.
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Step on the gas pedal.
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To start the engine, turn the ignition switch to
position
. Release the switch when the engine
starts. If the engine does not start within 20 seconds,
release the key and wait at least 2 minutes before
attempting again.
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After the start-up, let the
engine run at idle for some
seconds before engaging
a gear; this allows for a
gradual warm up of the
engine oil and a better
lubrication.
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In case of engine jump-starting, remove the booster
cables (see following chapter).
ATTENTION
If the light indicators do not switch off/on when
engine is running, immediately stop the machine
and find and rectify the fault.
IMPORTANT
Engine cannot be started if the speed switch is not
in the neutral position and the operator is not
correctly seated in the driving seat.
DANGER
After the start-up, when leaving the driving place,
the engine continues to run. DO NOT LEAVE THE
DRIVING PLACE BEFORE HAVING SHUT THE
ENGINE DOWN and LOWERED THE BOOM TO THE
GROUND.