Operation 4
Standard equipment
Approaching gradients
¾ Press the stop pedal (3) all the way down.
¾ Release the parking brake(1), a
s appropri-
ate to the version.
¾ Take your foot half way off the stop pedal.
¾ Actuate accelerator pedal (2) or (4).
¾ Slowly take your foot completely
off the stop
pedal.
The brake has been released and the truck will
now move without rolling backwards.
Stopping
¾ Slowly release the accelerator pedal after
pressing it.
The hydrostatic drive will act as a
service
brake.
¾ When stopping on inclines, leave both feet
on the pedals and press the pedal in the
"uphill" direction of travel down slightly to
counterbalance the slip of the drive. This
slip is caused by technical factors.
¾ If stopping for an extended perio
doftime,
press the stop pedal (3).
¾ When getting out of the truck with the engine
running, for example to perform short oper-
ations in the immediate vicinity of the truck
(opening the door, uncoupling the trailer
etc.), it is imperative that you apply the park-
ing brake (1) and open the seat belt. If you
are leaving the truck for a longer period of
time, switch off the engine and activate the
parking brake (1).
¾ When leaving the truck, remove the ignition
key.
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