MBW MK8-75, Operator'S Safety And Service Manual

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4.4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The device must be used while being
protected from the weather conditions. The
environments of operation should be well
ventilated and in compliance with current
legislation on hygiene and safety at work.
!
CAUTION
●
Do not approach the machine to
open flames or other similar
sources.
●
Do not use the machine in
places where there is a risk of
explosion and fire: the machine
is not in compliance with the
directive ATEX (ex-2014/34/EU).
●
Exhaust fumes include carbon
monoxide a dangerous and
deadly gas. Never run the
engine indoors or in poorly
ventilated premises.
4.5 STARTING THE WORK CYCLE
After performing the preliminary checks at
startup described in the previous paragraph
(PAR. 4.3) you can start the machine by
following the instructions below:
To start the trowel the operator must:
1. Settle himself into the driver's seat
after having carefully adjusted its
position, placing his feet on the
appropriate foot rest.
2. Make sure that the steering control is
in the neutral position.
3. Close the choke lever (CHOKE).
4. Make sure that the petrol tap (Figure
4.9) is in the open position.
5. Move the throttle lever by hand to the
minimum position.
6. Turn the key to start the machine.
7. (For petrol engines only) After start-up
open the choke lever (CHOKE).
IMPORTANT!
For more detailed information on
start-up procedures refer to the
engine’s instruction manual
● The engine’s start-up occurs at low
revs, the clutch has not yet triggered
and rotors don't turn yet (the clutch
triggers at 1500 rpm). To avoid
skidding which would lead to a high
clutch wear bring the accelerator to a
value of up to 2500 revolutions per
minute.
Figure 4.9
CHOKE
PETROL
TAP