Bomag BMP 8500, Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Operation
BOMAG 37 BMP 8500
Fig. 37
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Before starting the engine switch the toggle
switch for cable/radio remote control (Fig. 37)
to the left to position "Cable remote control"
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Start the engine.
Fig. 38
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Turn the rotary switch for engine speed (Fig.
38) to position MAX.
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Note
If the machine is not operated over a period of 10
seconds, the engine will be switched to "Eco-
mode" (low idle speed).
The engine will return to high idle as soon as either
the steering or travel lever is actuated.
Fig. 39
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Switch the toggle switch for travel speed rang-
es (Fig. 39) to the desired speed range.
Fig. 40
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Actuate the travel lever (Fig. 40).
The machines drives with a speed which corre-
sponds with the displacement of the travel control
levers.
Standstill = Travel lever in middle position
Forward travel = Shift the travel lever forward
Reverse travel = Pull the travel lever back
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MAX
MIN
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