5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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• MAXIMUM INCLINE WITH LOAD ON FORKS
- Ensure that the proper steering mode has been selected.
- Retract the boom fully.
- Raise the boom, rotate the carriage backwards (not to the stop) so that the load is approximately 50 cm from the ground
- Carry the load using the slow gear.
- The transport of loads on public roads is strictly forbidden.
- The maximum in line limits that can be achieved are:
35% with the load to the front, 20% (15% for the models P60.10 - P60.10EE - P72.10 - P72.10EE) with the load to the
rear, 10% in the transverse direction of the machine.
WARNING!!! The drawing below is by way of example only in order to explain better the concepts previously
expressed concerning the incline limits that can be achieved.
• TOWING OF THE MACHINE
Tow the machine only when no other options are available. If possible, appropriate rescue vehicles should be used. Keep in
mind that the towing force must be at least 1500 kg.
GENERAL STANDARDS FOR TOWING THE MACHINE
- towing of the vehicle must be carried out using the special points prepared for this purpose
- never use cables, belts or chains to tow the machine or to have it towed, since they can break
- never use cables, belts or chains to tow the machine or to have it towed if the braking system of the machine does not work
- always use a solid and suitably sized bar to tow the machine
- when towing the machine, an operator must always be sitting in the vehicle being towed
- never stand near vehicles while they are being towed
- the machine can be towed for short distances by vehicles of adequate size and weight and being compliant with the
national law as it stands
PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR TOWING
- Hook up the machine from the rear side using the specific towing hook (A) or
the holes available for fitting one.
- Turn the steering wheel until rear wheels are parallel with the side of the
machine.
- Select the front axle steering mode.
- If the battery is completely flat connect an external one, as outlined in chapter
"TROUBLE-SHOOTING", paragraph "STARTING THE ENGINE IN CASE OF
FLAT BATTERY".
- Place the gear and forward/reverse selector in the neutral position.