MERLO PANORAMIC, User And Maintenance Manual

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1 - INTRODUCTION
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MACHINE GARAGING
If the machine needs to be shut down for a prolonged period of time, it should be garaged in a place where it is not exposed to
atmospheric agents, and should be protected to avoid any damage. Before being garaged, the machine should be cleaned
down and all its mechanical parts properly lubricated to prevent rusting.
Check that the temperature of the garaging location is between 0°C and 50°C. For temperatures below 0°C and not more than -
29°C, the density of the antifreeze fluid in the cooling circuit of the engine must be checked. The main operations to be carried
out before garaging the machine for a prolonged period of time are listed below. Please follow these instructions:
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clean down the whole machine.
- perform a general visual inspection of the machine, so that you can identify any structural damage and/or deep abrasions
on painted surfaces.
- perform a general visual inspection of the machine, so that you can check whether all safety plates and stickers are in place
and in prime condition. Replace the damaged or illegible plates and/or stickers with new ones, to be ordered from the Merlo
Technical Assistance Service.
- lubricate and grease all mechanical parts, as well as all the pins exposed to the air.
- garage the machine in a sheltered place, and park it on a flat, compact surface.
- engage the parking brake
- take the engine start key out of the dashboard, lock the cab door and store the key in a safe place.
TYRES
Only use tyres approved by Merlo S.p.a.
If tyres are deteriorated or show excessive wear, they must be replaced with new tyres with the same characteristics. Fit tyres
suited to the operating surface conditions - several types of tyres exist (for agricultural or industrial use, sandy terrains etc.). If
needed, or in case of abnormal wear, contact your dealer. Do not fit polyurethane-filled or fluid-filled tyres if not explicitly
authorised by Merlo S.p.a.
WARNING! The list of tyres that are authorized and installed on your machine are shown in the paragraph
PERFORMANCE AND FEATURES of chapter TECHNICAL INFORMATION. In the event a type of tire needs to be
replaced with another model in the list of those authorized, contact the Merlo Technical Assistance Service, since tire
replacement may also require the replacement of the safety devices electronic management unit and load tables.
ORIGINAL MERLO SPARES
Maintenance operations on Merlo machines should be carried out only with original and approved spare parts. In this way, the
customer is legally covered and has the following advantages:
- guaranteed quality of spare parts
- guaranteed training of the technical staff
- support in preventive maintenance operations
- support in diagnosis operations
If NON original Merlo spare parts are used, the customer runs the following risks:
- from a technical point of view, this may damage or cause general operation problems to the machine
- from a legal point of view, the customer may be deemed directly liable in case of accidents
- from an economic point of view, any claims for repairs carried out in the warranty period (materials and labour) may be
rejected.
In this case Merlo S.p.A holds itself free from any liability, and the warranty terms on the machine shall no longer be applicable.
Finally, only Merlo S.p.A has all the technical and engineering know-how which ensures maximum expertise in the
maintenance if its machines.
MACHINE SCRAPPING
When the machine is scrapped, it shall be disposed of in proper dumps, in compliance with current legislation. Before
scrapping the machine, separate plastic or rubber parts, as well as electric or electronic parts, from other components. Recover
used oil and dispose of it in proper collection centres.
Parts which are solely made of plastic, aluminium or steel can be recycled if they are collected in proper collection centres.
WARNING! Used oil shall be properly recovered, and not released into the environment. Current legislation
classifies it as a hazardous substance, therefore it shall be disposed of in proper collection centres.