PIAGGIO Ape TM, Instructions Manual

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For avoiding the risk of instability during use; before carrying out loading and
unloading operations, park the vehicle on an even, horizontal surface and
check the side board and tailgate locking and blocking systems.
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Loading should be gradual and the weight of the loaded cargo must not ex-
ceed the vehicle's allowable load mass (overall and per axle). The load
should be evenly distributed on the load bed. If the load is not evenly distrib-
uted on the platform, check the following:
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abnormal stress on the mechanical parts and vehicle's instability during driv-
ing.
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abnormal stress on the equipment components and risk of vehicle overturn-
ing during the tilting operation.
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The cargo height must be proportional to the density or specific gravity of the
loaded material. The allowable load capacity is around 700 kg and propor-
tional to the cargo height.
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up to the side board rim in the case of light, loose material (grains or by-
products).
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up to the middle of the side board in the case of inert materials (sand, gravel
compost or similar materials).
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when loading blocks or objects check their position to ensure an evenly dis-
tributed load on every axle.
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