OPERATION
05.3
Operation
11-04
RoGator 418
Driving the RoGator
CAUTION
!
Caution: The RoGator is a hydro-
statically driven vehicle. Drive the
machine only after having read
and understood this manual.
Driving the RoGator with the “Field /
Road” Switch in the “Road” Position
1. Release the parking brake. Be careful the lad-
der will be tilted.
2. Select first gear.
3. Slowly move the traction control lever from neu-
tral to forward or reverse. The machine will re-
main stationary until the accelerator is actu-
ated. The vehicle speed depends on how far the
traction control lever is moved in a certain direc-
tion and how far the accelerator is operated.
4. Select the correct gear for the desired accelera-
tion and also the desired engine speed.
5. To stop the vehicle, release the accelerator and,
if necessary, brake slightly with the service
brake. The traction control lever can remain in
its position.
Driving the RoGator with the “Field /
Road” Switch in the “Field” Position
1. Release the parking brake. Be careful the lad-
der will also be tilted.
2. Select the desired RPM.
3. Select first gear.
4. Slowly move the traction control lever from neu-
tral to forward or reverse. The vehicle speed de-
pends on how far the traction control lever is
moved in a certain direction.
5. Select the correct gear for the desired accelera-
tion and also the desired engine speed.
6. To stop the vehicle, move the traction control
lever to neutral from forward or reverse, if nec-
essary, brake slightly with the service brake.
This reduces the output of the traction pumps; if
the brake pedal is depressed further the service
brakes are applied.
Economic Driving
Observe the screen indicating the vehicle speed
regularly. This is the most effect method of driving.
Driving at a pressure over 245 bar is not economic.
Driving at a pressure less than 245 bar is economic.
WARNING
!
Caution: Select a low speed range
before driving up a steep slope.
Non-observance of this warning
can lead to injuries and death.
Speed Ranges:
•
Speed range 1: 0 – 20 km/h (0 – 12.5 mph)
•
Speed range 2: 0 – 30 km/h (0 – 19 mph)
•
Speed range 3: 0 – 40 km/h (0 – 25 mph)
WARNING
!
Caution: Do not exceed the rec-
ommended tyre speed. This
speed can be lower than the
aforementioned speed. Exceed-
ing the speed limit can lead to
personal injuries or death.
WARNING
!
Caution: Ensure that the tyres
when replaced are of the same
or higher load/speed rating of
those mounted ex works.
NOTE: If the RoGator loses speed when driving
uphill, do not use the traction control lever to
increase speed. Instead, move the traction
control lever towards neutral so that the en-
gine speed rises and the vehicle speed is sta-
bilised, or select a different gear.
