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DO NOT CARRY OUT CONTROLS ON THE POWER PACK CHECKING OR TOUCHING WITH BARE HANDS
AND ENGINE ON. ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE AND COOL DOWN THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE CHECKING
AND CLEANING IT
DO NOT PULL THE FLEXIBLE HOSES OF THE POWER PACK. IF THE MACHINE SHOULD BE
REPOSITIONED USE THE PROPER HANDLES.
DO NOT TRY TO LIFT THE POWER PACK ALONE FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING IT FROM VEHICLES.
THIS CAN CAUSE DANGERS AND ACCIDENTS
BEFORE WORKING
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AND CHECKS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT EVERY TIME THE POWER
PACK IS USED AFTER A PERIOD OF INACTIVITY OF THE MACHINE OR WHEN IT IS USED BY OTHER
PEOPLE
1. CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE ENGINE OIL with cold engine and with the machine in horizontal position visualize
its level on the level indicator and fill if necessary
2. CHECK THE FUEL LEVEL be sure that the tank contains enough fuel for finishing the work, fill it if necessary
using an appropriate fuel, DO NOT FILL WITH STARTED ENGINE !
3. CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE HYDRAULIC OIL, fill with the same and compatible hydraulic oil than that one of
the tank – do not exceed the suggested level, the level should be visible from the level indicating eye. In case of
very cold temperatures, follow carefully the instructions “ starting at low temperatures “ below described
4. CHECK THAT THE TOOL USED AND THE POWER PACK HAVE COMPATIBLE HYDRAULIC
CHARACTERISTICS – IN CASE OF DOUBT DO NOT RISK but ask your DOA dealer or your foreman.
5. CLEAN THE POWER PACK PROPERLY if it is dirty, in particular clean the cooler eliminating mud or dirt, use
compressed air if necessary ( see chapter ” cleaning and maintenance of the equipment “ ). Check and clean
also the suction mouth of the cooler cooling air.
6. CHECK THAT ALL THE EQUIPMENT IS COMPLETE AND EFFICIENT, that there are not oil leaks and screws,
joints and plugs are well tightened.
START AND USE
COLD START
THE POWER PACK SHOULD BE PROTECTED FROM BAD WEATHER AND TOO HARD CLIMATES. THE
ENGINE COULD BE QUICKLY DAMAGED IF THE MACHINE IS LEFT EXPOSED TO RAIN AND LOW
TEMPERATURES WITHOUT PROTECTION. WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT USED, IT SHOULD BE STORED IN
A DRY AND WARM PLACE REPAIRED FROM RAIN AND DAMPNESS.
