Hardi SARITOR 4000, Operator'S Manual

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5 - Operation
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Parking brake
The parking brake uses the mechanical action of the disks inside the wheel gears to keep the machine at a standstill. To
engage the parking brake:
• Pull the Grip handle into the neutral position (0) to stop the
machine.
• Turn the selector switch to the parking brake position (1).
• The display indicates that the parking brake is engaged (2).
• When the parking brake is on, any action on the Grip handle will
not make the machine move.
To release the parking brake:
• Verify that the Grip handle is in the neutral position.
• Turn the selector switch to [Road] or one of the [Field] positions.
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WARNING! The parking brake is very effective. Avoid engaging it when the machine is moving, except in an extreme
emergency.
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ATTENTION! When the parking brake is engaged, the access ladder to the cab lowers automatically.
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ATTENTION! The parking brake is activated in the absence of hydraulic pressure in the brake system.
Shutting off the engine
• Place the Grip handle in the neutral position (0) to stop the self-
propelled.
• Turn the selector to the parking brake position (1).
• Reduce the engine speed for a few seconds to slow down the
turbocharger and stabilize the engine temperature.
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ATTENTION! When the parking brake is engaged, the access ladder to the cab lowers automatically.
• Turn the ignition key to the “off” position to shut off the engine.
• Turn the handle of the battery cut-off switch counter-clockwise
(horizontal position) to disconnect all electrical power and prevent
discharging the battery during prolonged shutdown of the
SARITOR.
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rpm x100
54.5
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2
1
off
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2