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SAFETY REGULATIONS
40 AXH1157-UK (ENG) L3500 L4700 F7000 [FPT S3A]
Ensure correct operation and cleaning of headlights,
direction lights and windscreen wipers.
WARNING
Check the correct position of the rear view
mirrors.
The objects seen through the rear view mirror are
closer than they appear.
When driving on the road and/or on a slope it is
necessary to be very careful to the engine rpm. A high
number of rpm can lead to mechanical failures. Keep
under control the motor rpm and speed.
Pay particular attention to loading docks, trenches,
scaffolding and land recently excavated or filled
4.9.2 - Road travel instructions
• Check the correct operation of the lights before
moving on roads. Check that the rotating light for
slow vehicle signaling is installed and running;
keep the rotating light in operation both at day
and at night.
• Perform the wheels alignment, so that they are
perfectly aligned with the vehicle chassis.
• It is mandatory to arrange the steering as
reported in the Vehicle Registration Document
and lock the selector lever with the dedicated
device.
• Make sure that the amount of fuel is sufficient.
• Assemble all the accessories required for road
circulation depending on the country in which
the vehicle is operating.
• Install an overhanging load signal panel on the
boom head before the entering onto the road.
• Always evaluate the road to be traveled, taking
account of suspended structures (e.g. bridges,
underpasses, etc.) that could be damaged by the
vehicle.
• In some countries it is mandatory to place wedges
under the tires when the vehicle is stopped.
• Make sure that your vehicle is in compliance with
local legislation in reference to the presence of
the license plate when traveling on the road both
at day and at night.
WARNING
Road transfer with equipment assembled to the
fork holding plate is not allowed except those
accepted by the legal authority of the country
where the vehicle operates.
WARNING
It is not allowed to travel on public roads
with loaded vehicle.
Comply with the maximum permissible mass
written on the vehicle registration document.
4.10 - Momentary stop
ATTENTION
If it is necessary to leave the driving position,
follow the steps in the "Parking the vehicle"
paragraph.
WARNING
Never move away from the vehicle, leaving the
engine running or the ignition key on the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not stop and leave the vehicle parked on a
slope exceeding 15%, even with the parking
brake engaged.
• Gradually release the accelerator pedal.
• Stop the vehicle on even ground.
• Engage the parking brake
• Bring the movement selection lever to "N”.
• During the running-in of the vehicle (50 h), do not
keep the diesel engine at minimum revs for too
long.
4.11 - Parking the vehicle
Never leave in any case the vehicle parked with a
raised load.
• Always park on flat, firm and level ground, where
there is no risk of falling rocks, landslides or
flooding.
• Engage the parking brake
• Bring the movement selection lever to "N”.
• Run the engine at idle speed for some seconds
before turning it off, in order to allow the engine
cooling.
• Turn the ignition key to the engine stop position.
• Remove the key from the ignition switch.
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