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OPERATION AND USE
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DB 460 REV. 00 02/01/2015
4.6 DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS (fi g. 27)
CAUTION: Before proceeding, always read the safety regulations for the operations to be carried out
as set out in Chapter 3.
- Direct the driving post in the preferential driving direction.
- Activate all the safety devices as indicated in chapter 3.6.
- Lower the drum fully.
- Raise the bucket as far as it will go and tie it with the safety cable (1) so that the arm is locked.
- Direct the chute (2) into retracted position and lock it with the lever (3).
- Check that all the warning lights function properly.
- Turn on the rotating beacon (4) provided.
- With the vehicle stationary, shift the gear lever to 2nd gear for transfers on fl at surfaces or moderate slopes,
or to 1st gear for medium to steep slopes.
- Keep an eye on the instruments and check that they function properly.
- Strictly observe the road regulations.
If traffi c slows down, move onto the hard shoulder to allow faster vehicles to pass.
CAUTION: If you need to change a tyre, make sure that the type and tread are those specifi ed by the
MANUFACTURER.
Not all tyres are homologated for road circulation with the required loads and speeds.
CAUTION: The vehicle may circulate on the road with a full load and empty according to the carrying
capacity indicated on the homologation plate.
CAUTION: At regular intervals, check proper functioning of the lights and immediately replace any
blown bulbs.
CAUTION: THE STEERING SELECTOR MUST BE POSITIONED
ON 2 STEERING WHEELS
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