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Operating Instructions
GB
Gear Selection Options
1st Gear = Climbing steep slopes, steps or ramps.
2nd Gear = Climbing slopes.
3rd Gear = Travelling on level ground when laden.
4th Gear = Travelling on level ground when unladen.
Operating the BMD Minidumper
1. Start the engine.
2. With the engine running, select the gear by turning the Gear Lever (2) to the desired position.
3. Release the brake by pressing the red Park Brake Lever (11) down towards the operating handle and pull the Drive Lever (4)
upwards to engage drive. The machine will now begin to move.
4. Once the machine is moving the throttle can be opened or closed to increase or decrease the speed of the machine.
(If more speed is required, follow steps 2, 3 and 4 but select a higher gear than is currently in use)
NOTE:
The gears cannot be altered whilst the machine is in motion.
If it is necessary to travel down a slope of more than 15° when fully laden, ensure that the machine is
turned round and reverse down the slope.
CAUTION
Emptying the Skip
1. Stop the machine by releasing the Drive Lever (4) followed by releasing the red Park Brake Lever (11).
2. Once the machine has become stationary compress the Skip Release Lever (9) and slightly lift-up the rear of the machine. The
Skip (1) will tip forwards disposing of its contents.
3. When the Skip (1) is empty, push back to its original postion. The Skip (1) will lock into place automatically.
Note:
The numbers shown in brackets above refer to the pictures shown in the Machine Description section of the booklet.
Troubleshooting Guide
GB
Problem Cause
Remedy
Engine will not start.
No fuel getting to engine.
Open fuel tap.
Fill fuel tank.
Engine switched off.
Switch engine on.
Spark plug fouled.
Clean, check and reset plug gap.
Engine cold.
Close choke.
Engine fl ooded.
Open choke, fully open throttle, pull recoil starter until engine fi res.
Cutout switch wire
Reconnect disconnected wire.
BMD Minidumper does
Gear is not properly selected.
Ensure Gear Lever is not in-between two different gears.
not move whilst
Drive Belt is not tight enough.
Tighten Drive Belt
engine is running.
Front wheels are
Under infl ated tyres.
Infl ate tyres to 30 psi.
spinning whilst 4-wheel
drive is engaged.
