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OPERATION AND USE
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D 70 SL REV. 00 02/11/2009
4.3.10 STARTING AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE
(fi g. 17)
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B
C
D
A
- Lock the driving post in the road transfer position using the dedicated lever and check that it is fi rmly secured.
- Start the engine following the procedure described above.
- Keep the engine running for the period of time necessary to warm up the hydraulic system oil.
- Disengage the parking brake.
- Depress the service brake pedal (
B
) and shift the gear lever (
C
) to position “
1
” for driving on steep slopes or
to position “2” for fl at stretches.
CAUTION: Mechanical gears must only be selected with the vehicle stationary and stable.
-
Set the gear selector (
A
) to the desired driving direction. This selection can also be performed while the
vehicle is moving.
- Check that you can safely move forward, then start depressing the accelerator pedal (
D
) to move the
vehicle.
Steer maintaining an adequate speed and act gradually on the steering wheel,
especially when you are on a slope.
CAUTION: Before proceeding, always read the safety regulations for the operations to be carried out
as set out in Chapter 3.
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