MERLO P25.6, Instruction Manual

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8 - ATTACHMENTS AND OPTIONAL EXTRA
8 - 4
LOCKING OF THE FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL ELEMENT
It operates by using the button ref. A:
button pressed
= differential lock engaged
button released = differential lock free
the warning light lit (ref. 88) indicates that the differential lock is engaged.
IMPORTANT! On hard surfaces do not operate steering with
differential lock engaged.
Let the lock engaged in a fixed way exclusively to operate on the silage.
INDICATOR OF REAR WHEEL CENTERING ON THE MACHINE AXIS
Before carrying out a transfer on public roads, it is mandatory to align the wheels
of the rear bridge to the longitudinal axis of the machine by proceeding as
follows:
-
select corrected steering or crab steering
- carry out the steering manoeuvre until the rear bridge wheels are parallel to
the machine axis. The completed alignment is shown by indicator "A" which
lights up on control panel "P1".
Before carrying out a transfer on public roads, select steering on the front axis
(lever 29 in position "B").
SUPPORT BRACKET FOR THE TRAILER SERVICE BRAKE LEVER
The support bracket "A" for the service brake lever is located inside the driver's
cabin, beside the driver's seat. If he wishes so, the customer may fit a lever onto
this bracket to engage the service brake if the connected trailer does not have a
hydraulic or pneumatic braking system.
The use conditions for the trailer service brake are the following:
-
Maximum transfer speed: 20 km/h
- Trailer total weight: 5000 kg
FRONT TOW HOOK
Front tow hook "A" shall only be used for vechicle rescue operations if there is no
other way of intervening.
If possible, it is recommended to rely on the dedicate rescue vehicles.
The towing force must be at least 1500 kg.
For further information on the machine towage, refer to paragraph
"INSTRUCTIONS FOR DRIVING YOUR MACHINE ON THE ROAD" in chapter
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.