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6 - ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
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• BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
It is necessary to adjust slack if the brake pedal is moving excessively; in order to
solve the problem, carry out the following operations:
-
loosen nut "A".
- either screw or unscrew dowel screw "B" depending on the kind of adjustment
you want to perform, so that a maximum allowance of 1 mm can be obtained
- lock nut "A" on the fork while holding the dowel screw still.
• CATALYTIC EXHAUST (upon request)
In case of excessive smoking from the exhaust, the necessary operations on the
engine must be carried out.
If the trouble has last for a long period of time, the catalytic exhaust must be
removed from the machine and internally cleaned through a simple immersion in
hot soaped water.
It must be then carefully rinsed and dried. Avoid the use of detergents or
solvents.
In any case the cleaning must be carried out at intervals of not less then 200
hours.
• VEHICLE AND ATTACHMENTS CLEANING
WARNING ! All the described operations have to be carried out with the engine off (it is advisable to take the
starting key off from the dashboard).
To clean correctly keep to the following instructions:
-
wear the suitable protective means (gloves, masks, glasses, overalls, etc.)
- do not use inflammable liquids and acids or products which could chemically attack the vehicle parts
- do not clean moving or overheated parts.
- to clean the inside of the cab you can use the same products used for cars. Pay particular attention to taking off dust,
grease or other from the vehicle controls.
- to clean the outside of the vehicle and the engine, it is advisable to use a washer, keeping in mind the following:
- make sure that all filler caps (of the radiator, of the oil tank for both the hydraulic system and the hydrostatic
transmission, of the fuel tank) are tightened correctly, and check that the handle of the battery cut-out switch is in the
"ON" position (for further information please refer to chapter "ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT")
- do not work if water pressure and temperature are higher, respectively, than 100 bar (1440 psi) and 80° C (175°F)
- keep the washing nozzle at not less than 20 cm (8 in) from the surface you want to wash
- do not insist with the jet on only one point but wash with wide movements.
- take care not to turn the jet directly on plates, in order not to damage them
- After the washing, carefully dry the glasses and the rear-view mirror.
• WINDSCREEN WASHER LIQUID TANK
Fill tank "A" situated inside the cab with the specific liquid available on the
market.