Dieci Apollo 25.6, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Ensuring the vehicle is clean
Clean the windows, lights and rear-view mirrors.
Remove all mud and dirt deposits.
Clear away any rubbish and dirt from inside the cab, par-
ticularly from the pedals and controls.
Clean the engine, articulated joints and radiator.
Remove any excess grease.
Make sure the cab steps and the handle are clean and dry.
Clean all safety stickers and manoeuvring instructions.
Replace any stickers that are illegible or missing.
Checking for damage
Make sure there are no damaged or missing parts
Make sure all articulated pins are properly fastened.
Make sure there are no signs of possible cracks or flaws
or other damage to the windows.
Make sure there are no oil, fuel or cooling liquid leaks
underneath the vehicle.
Make sure the wheel bolts are properly tightened.
Check all safety devices.
Ensure that the ROPS/FOPS structure is not damaged.
Make sure that the seat belt and relevant attachments
are not damaged or extremely worn.
- ATTENTION -
Whenever abnormalities are detected, repair them as
soon as possible, contacting an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer.
- PROHIBITION -
IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER
ITS OPERATION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Adjustments
- Adjust the seat and steering wheel so that the operator
can comfortably reach all the driving controls.
- Adjust the rear view mirror/s so that when sitting in the
driver’s cab, the rear of the vehicle can be clearly seen
PREPARATION FOR EMERGENCIES
- Always be prepared in the event of a fire or an accident.
- ATTENTION -
Keep a fire extinguisher and first aid kit and (not sup -
plied by the manufacturer) close at hand at all times.
- Carry out periodic inspections to ensure that the first aid
kit contains all necessary items; replenish contents if ne-
cessary.
- To properly use the extinguisher, carefully read the in-
structions located on the extinguisher.
- Carry out periodic inspections and maintenance (six-
monthly) to ensure that the extinguisher is ready for use
at any given moment.
- Create a table of priorities with the manager responsible
for safety in order to best deal with potential fires or ac -
cidents.
- Keep emergency telephone numbers (doctors, ambulan-
ce, hospital and fire brigade) clearly visible and near the
telephone.
- Personnel adequately trained and educated for mana-
ging emergencies through appropriate theoretical-practi-
cal course must be present on site/in the work place.