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OPERATION
PARKING THE VEHICLE
Parking position
The parking position is a vehicle configuration suitable
for parking and carrying out routine maintenance.
Always leave the vehicle in the parked position when it
is not working, unless expressly indicated in this Use
and Maintenance Manual.
A parked vehicle has the following configuration:
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Gear in idle;
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Parking brake on;
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All wheels aligned;
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Stabilisers completely retracted and raised;
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Turret in central position;
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Telescopic boom completely retracted;
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Telescopic boom completely lowered, or with
equipment resting on the ground;
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Engine switched off and ignition key deactivated.
Stopping the vehicle
Park the vehicle on level ground as far as possible.
If the vehicle is to be parked on a slope, block all four
wheels with wedges.
Retract and lower the boom completely to bring the
equipment to rest on the ground. Do not park the
vehicle with a load hanging from the equipment.
Use the service brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
After stopping move the gear lever to neutral and
apply the parking brake. Release the service brake
pedal and make sure the vehicle cannot move.
Never leave the ignition key in the forklift truck with
the conductor absent.
If the vehicle is to remain parked for a long period,
protect it from atmospheric agents.
Before stopping the engine let it run at minimum for a
few minutes. Immediately stopping the engine after it
has been working under load can cause overheating
and premature wear of some of the components.
Leaving the vehicle
Remove the ignition key.
Before leaving the cab, shut all windows and make
sure they are locked properly.
Get down from the vehicle and lock the cab door shut.
Open the engine compartment and check for debris.
Remove any debris or paper if present to prevent risk
of fire.
Turn the battery disconnect switch to switch off the
main circuit. This will prevent a short circuit and
damage to the batteries and will preserve the charge
from abnormal power draws.
For drive units satisfying the stage IV and stage V
anti-pollution standards, wait at least 5 minutes after
the I.C. engine is switched off, before acting on the
main electric circuit to disconnect it. This will help
protect the AdBlue purification plant.
Lock the engine compartment with a key. Lock the
compartment at the back of the cab and on the left
hand side of the vehicle with a key. Lock the fuel tank
cap with a key.
Before leaving the vehicle, check all the locks. Install a
waterproof covering to protect the vehicle from
atmospheric agents if it is to remain unused for a long
period.
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