Wacker Neuson RD24, Instruction Manual

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Operation
Driving
84 BA RD24_RD27 en 04
3.15 Driving
WARNING
Braking delay!
Severe injury or death due to a longer braking distance at a low
operating temperature and especially when freezing.
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After starting the diesel engine, wait for a few minutes before
driving off until the machine reaches the operating temperature.
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Drive the machine at moderate speed until the yellow hydraulic oil
temperature warning light goes out.
WARNING
Full braking!
Severe injuries caused by a strong braking force.
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Drive with foresight and adjust your speed to the environmental
and weather conditions.
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In case of visible obstacles reduce speed in good time.
NOTICE
Contamination!
Material damage to scrapers and other parts of the machine as a result
of soiled drums or tires.
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Before driving off, ensure that there are no clumps of earth sticking
to the drums or tyres.
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Park machine on boards or dry gravel if there is a risk of frost.
N O T E
Operate the machine sitting on the operator’s seat only!
Multiple safety systems prevent the machine from being driven
further as soon as the driver stands up from his seat.
3.15.01 Seat contact switch
Machine may only be operated from the operator platform. In order
to ensure this, the machine is equipped with a seat contact switch. If
the driver rises from his seat while driving, the seat contact switch is
activated and the machine is braked after a delay.
WARNING
Fast automatic braking!
Delayed, fast braking of the machine that starts automatically can lead
to serious injuries or death.
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Only drive the machine when seated.
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Do not use the function of the safety switch to stop the machine.
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Brake and stop the machine with the driving lever.
Operator's seat monitoring
If the operator does not remain seated while driving, an audible
a
signal is heard immediately .