mecalac AS 50, Operating Instructions Manual

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S050/S051/Z050 5-2
5 Operation
5 Operation
5.1 Pre-use check
- Engine oil level (see Engine Operating Instructions)
- Brake fluid level
- Hydraulic oil level
- Fuel level
- Tire pressure
- Profile depth
- Battery fluid level
- Lighting system
- Seat position
- Swing mechanism lock (1-4/arrow); remove if unnecessary
» only if work is to be commenced «
- remove bucket arm prop [(e.g. bucket arm support
(option) (1-1/arrow)] if necessary
- Ball block valve for the working and auxiliary hydraulics
(1-2/arrow); open if necessary
» only if work is to be commenced «
- General status of loader , e.g. leaks
5.2 Starting up
5.2.1 Starting the diesel engine
(1) Pull the lever for the parking brake (4-7/14).
(2) Insert the battery main switch (4-6/10).
(3) Set the drive switch (4-7/13) to position “0” (starter
interlock!).
(4) Insert the ignition key into the starter switch (4-8/19)
and turn the key to the right to the position “I” (5-1).
N O T E
- The generator lamp, parking brake indicator lamp and
engine oil pressure lamps light up. The fuel gauge,
engine oil temperature gauge and operating hour meter
function.
- Start the engine in the neutral position.
(5) Turn the ignition key to the right to position “III”. As
soon as the engine starts, release the ignition key.
Figure 5-1