Dynapac CS1400, Instruction Manual

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Operation
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Fig. Instrument panel
2. Forward/reverse lever
Put the gear selector (20) at "Tortoise" setting and
carefully move the forward/reverse lever (2) in the
desired direction of travel.
Speed increases as the lever is moved away from the
neutral position.
The speed should always be controlled using the
forward/reverse lever and never by changing the
engine speed. The speed should always be controlled using the
forward/reverse lever and never by changing the
engine speed.
Check the parking brake function by activating the
parking brake while the roller is slowly moving
forward. Check the parking brake function by activating the
parking brake while the roller is slowly moving
forward.
Check while driving that the gauges show normal
readings. In the event of abnormal values, or if the
buzzer sounds, stop the roller and engine immediately.
Check and correct any faults; see also chapter on
maintenance and the engine manual.
When changing direction of travel, always stop the
roller completely before moving the forward/reverse
lever in the opposite direction. Use the "Hare" setting
for transport driving and "Tortoise" for compaction.
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