ALSTOR 822 - Operation; Operations before Starting; Starting, Stopping, Emergency Stops and Parking; Starting Instructions

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822/834
Instruction manual
OPERATION
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION AND DRIVING, 822/834
2.1 OPERATIONS BEFORE STARTING
Operations before starting
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Please read the instruction manual before using the machine. Pay special attention to the chapter on safety.
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Only operators with the requisite competence and experience are allowed to operate the machine.
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Always perform acomplete safety check before operating the machine. Please refer to the section on safety/safety checks/
dailymaintenance.
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Personal protective equipment must be worn.
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Pay attention to the need for an ergonomic operator environment, and adjust the seat and steering wheel to suit your needs.
WARNING! Be careful when turning the seat so that you do not accidentally access the levers or
cause unintentional crane movement, which can lead to serious injury.
2.2 STARTING, STOPPING AND DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS, 822/834
Starting instructions
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Turn on the main power switch (please refer to safety/location of controls).
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The manual throttle should be o and the gear switch lever left in neutral.
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Operate the glow plug by turning the key to the spring-loaded “HEAT” position so the glow plug lamp lights. Keep the key in this
position for 10 seconds.
Then immediately start the engine by turning the key to the “START” position. There is no need for glow-plug operation when
theengine is warm.
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When the outdoor temperature is -10°C or less, it is recommended to warm up the engine for 5-10 minutes.
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At temperatures lower than -20°C, utmost care should be taken into consideration and the machine must not be loaded with
morethan half of its normally permitted loads.
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Check that there are no illuminated warning lamps. (Please refer to the picture in the section safety/location of controls)
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Release the parking brake (please refer to safety/location of controls)
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Once the engine runs evenly without eort at the lowest idling speed, shift the gear shift lever to the desired gear and gently
pressonthe accelerator pedal to put the machine in motion.
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In the event of any problems with starting the engine, please refer to the instruction manual from the engine manufacturer
(attachedin the document binder).
Gear shifting up and down
Only shift gears when the machine is stationary. Do not force the gears in. If it is dicult to shift into or out of agear, you can
slightly reduce the pressure on the brake pedal, allowing the machine to roll alittle and then gently try shifting gears again.
Activation of dierential locks
The machine must be stationary when activating the dierential locks.
To activate, press the button (see page 16 item 6 for model 822; see page 17 item 10 for model 834) and wait 4 seconds.
Before starting o, gently turn the steering wheel back and forth.
WARNING! Please note if drive-o occurs before 4 seconds have passed, there is abig risk of serious damage to the machine.