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Putting into operation 4
Requirements and information for the operating personnel
The vehicle may only be put into operation by authorized personnel that
has been instructed – see chapter “2.3 Conduct” on page 2-3.
The operator must know and bear in mind the requirements and risks at
the work place.
Perform daily maintenance according to the lubrication and maintenance
plan
– see chapter “7.2 Maintenance overview” on page 7-2
Do not operate the vehicle if the standard protective equipment (for
example the cabin) has been removed.
No clothes or parts of the body may protrude outside the vehicle during
operation.
Putting into operation for the first time and running-in period
Before putting the vehicle into operation for the first time, check whether
the equipment supplied with the vehicle is complete.
• Check the fluid levels according to chapter “Maintenance”.
Each vehicle is correctly adjusted and checked before it is delivered.
Handle the vehicle carefully during its first 50 operating hours.
• Do not load a cold engine.
• Warm up the vehicle at low engine speed and little load, do not warm it
up at a standstill.
• Do not change engine speed abruptly.
• Avoid using the vehicle under heavy loads or at high speeds.
• Avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and changing travel direction.
• Do not run the engine at high speed for extended periods.
• Observe the maintenance plans – see chapter “7.2 Maintenance
overview” on page 7-2.