MERLO P25.6, Instruction Manual

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4 - CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
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CAUTION! It is only possible to change the drive direction when the machine is travelling in first gear (slow
travel). Do not change the drive direction when the machine is in second gear (fast travel).
When reverse drive is selected, the reverse alarm system will be activated automatically and an intermittent audible
warning signal will sound.
WARNING! Before operating the machine, please mark off the area where the machine needs to be operated, in
order to keep both people and vehicles away from it.
Should you need to operate the machine near overhead lines, the person in charge of safety shall inquire the minimum
safety distance from such lines from the manager of said lines, as well as from the authorities in charge of safety and
health in the workplace; in this way all necessary precautions shall be taken and potential accidents shall be
prevented.
For further information please refer to paragraph "INSTRUCTIONS FOR A CORRECT USE OF THE MACHINE NEAR
OVERHEAD LINES" in chapter "OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS".
HYDRAULIC OR HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM PRESSURE GAUGE (12)
WARNING! During normal operating conditions of the machine, the
instrument must be left disconnected.
In case of loss of pressure in the hydraulic system, please refer to the
instructions in the paragraph "HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL PRESSURE" in the
chapter "SECURITY PERIODICAL INSPECTIONS".
In case of anomalies in the hydrostatic transmission system, please refer
directly to the Merlo Service Centre for further information.
PEDALS (14-15)
ACCELERATOR PEDAL (14)
Operate the pedal to increase or decrease the diesel engine rpm.
BRAKE PEDAL (15)
Acting on the pedal you operate the disc brakes assembled on both vehicle
axles. Thanks to the braking efficiency of the hydrostatic transmission service
brakes are seldom used. We suggest to use from time to time services brakes to
keep them efficient and to avoid pads sticking
LEVER FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL (17)
Turn the steering wheel locking lever (17) to position B. Pull the steering wheel to
the required position and lock by returning the locking lever to position A.
WARNING !
Never adjust the steering wheel angle whilst the machine is in motion.