McCONNEL MULTIDRIVEM380‐4&M420‐4
MULTIDRIVE
OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
READ THIS MANUAL carefully so that you are able to operate and service your machine
correctly in a safe manner. Failure to read this manual may result in personal injury or
damaged equipment.
THIS MANUAL should be considered a permanent part of the machine and should stay
with the machine if it is sold.
THE RIGHT AND LEFT of the machine is determined by facing in the direction of the
vehicle in forward motion.
Where the term near side is used it refers to the side of the vehicle closest to the kerb
(assuming vehicles are driven in the left-hand lane).
Where the term off side is used it refers to the side of the vehicle furthest from the kerb
(assuming vehicles are driven in the left lane).
ALTERATIONS TO THE ENGINE beyond factory specifications without prior authorisation
may result in damage and the loss of warranty protection on the machine.
BEFORE DELIVERY a pre delivery inspection was performed on this machine. After the
first 100 hours of operation an after sale inspection and service should be arranged. Not
doing so will seriously reduce the machine life and result in the loss of warranty protection
on this machine.
This Multidrive M380-4 & M420-4 is a dedicated, specialist load carrier with high payload
to unladen weight. Mechanically driven for efficiency and simplicity the vehicle has superb
traction. The ergonomic cab and controls together with an automatic transmission provide
a comfortable environment and ease of use for the operator. IT IS SOLELY INTENDED
for use in agricultural or similar operations, it has been designed principally for use as a
crop sprayer, fertiliser spreader and similar functions. The use of this machine in any
other way is considered to be contrary to the intended use. The manufacturer accepts no
liability for damage or personal injury resulting from improper use. These risks will be
borne solely by the user. Improper use includes, but is not limited to the overloading of the
machine and operating at excessive speeds for the prevailing conditions and or operation
being performed. Operators are warned that improper use may lead to serious loss and
injury. In the case of improper use the warranty may be invalidated.
Road Safety – When driving on public roads it is important to obey road safety regulations.
It is important that only correctly qualified people undertake operation, maintenance and
repair of this machine.
This is the original version of the Multidrive instruction and not a translation.