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MAINTENANCE
12 MACHINE OPERATION
12.1 Using the new machine
The life span of the new machine depends on the manner in which it is operated and
maintained. A new machine which is straight out of the factory is, of course, properly tested.
The individual parts, however, have not adapted to each other yet. Thus, it is necessary to
operate the machine at a reasonable speed for the first 50 hours and not load it with unusually
heavy loads until all the parts have "limbered up".
The manner in which the machine is treated during the limber-up run effects its life span to a
large extent. Limbering-up the machine is very important in order to gain optimum benefit
from the machine. Therefore, it is necessary to follow these measures:
The motor limbering-up time.
Changing the motors oil and filter after the first 50 hours of driving.
Machine limbering-up (running) time.
Changing the hydraulic oil filter after the first 50 hours of driving.
12.2 Start driving
1. Start the diesel motor.
2. Increase the motor speed to the required speed (revolutions) by moving the throttle
control handle forwards.
3. To drive forward, step on the left gas pedal, and step on the right gas pedal to drive
backwards (reverse). The pedals will return to the neutral position on their own after
they are released. We must warn you that the gas pedals also work as brakes.
Therefore, your movements must be relaxed as the machine will brake strongly when
the pedal is quickly released or returned to the neutral position.
12.3 Stop driving
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Release the gas pedal.
Decrease the motor's rotational speed.
Set all hydraulic functions to the neutral position.
Activate the parking brakes, stop the motor and remove the key from the start switch.
12.4 Towing
In the event that the machine must be towed, loosen
the screw on top of the hydrostat. You will
find it by opening the protective device on the left
side and turning the tank sideways. The bolt can
only be loosened when the machine is not running
or in the event that the machine must be towed.
After the bolt is loosened, the motor wheels will
run idle after which the machine may be towed at
a max. speed of 5 km/h over closer distances.
We must warn you that the braking function of the
gas pedal does not work at this point and braking
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