TABLE OF CONTENTS
I
RoGator 418
SAFETY............................................................ 01
Follow Safety Instructions ...........................................01.1
Preparation for Emergencies .....................................01.1
Emergency Exit from Cabin .........................................01.1
Safe Operation of the Vehicle .....................................01.2
Prevent Vehicle Runaway ............................................01.2
Use of Safety Lights and Safety Devices ..................01.3
Operating on Slopes .....................................................01.3
Travelling on Public Roads ..........................................01.3
Stopping and Parking the Vehicle ..............................01.4
System Boom Safety ....................................................01.4
Avoid Eye Contact with Radar .....................................01.4
Exhaust Gases ...............................................................01.4
Overhead Electrical Power Lines ...............................01.5
Noise ................................................................................01.5
Safe Handling of Fuel - Avoid Fires ............................01.5
Stay Clear of Rotating Power Takeoffs and
Moving Parts ..................................................................01.6
Towing Other Vehicles ................................................01.6
Modifications ..................................................................01.6
Safety Treads and Grips ..............................................01.6
Chemical Safety.............................................................01.7
Maintenance and Service Safety ................................01.8
Practice Safe Maintenance ..........................................01.8
Wear Protective Clothing .............................................01.8
Clean Working Area......................................................01.9
Proper Servicing............................................................01.9
Use of Proper Tools ......................................................01.9
Proper Support of Vehicle ...........................................01.9
Proper Lifting Equipment ............................................01.9
High-Pressure Fluids ..................................................01.10
Hydraulic Hoses...........................................................01.10
Avoid Great Heat Near Pressurized Fluid Lines....01.10
Safe Servicing of Cooling System............................01.10
Removal of Paint before Welding or Heating .........01.11
Batteries........................................................................01.11
Tyres and Wheels .......................................................01.11
Dispose of Waste Properly........................................01.12
Mobile Radio Installations ..........................................01.12
Location of Safety and Service Decals Chassis ....01.13
Location of Safety and Service Decals Cabin .........01.15
INTRODUCTION................................................ 02
Before Operating the RoGator 418 .............................02.1
Identification...................................................................02.2
Serial Number Identification Plates..............................02.2
Engine Serial Number..................................................02.2
Hydrostatic Drive ...........................................................02.3
Traction Control Lever, Pump and Wheel Motors.......02.3
Engine.........................................................................02.3
Low -pressure Pump...................................................02.3
Cooler .........................................................................02.3
Tank and Filter............................................................02.3
Break -in Period ..............................................................02.4
First 100 Hours of Operation......................................02.4
Hydraulic System........................................................02.4
Engine Coolant Level..................................................02.4
Wheel Mounting Bolts .................................................02.4
Maintenance Schedule ...............................................02.4
Chassis and Cab Modifications ..................................02.4
Towing.............................................................................02.4
Towing with Engine Operable ....................................02.4
Towing with Engine Disabled ..................................... 02.4
RoGator towing Procedure ........................................02.5
Transport........................................................................02.5
Mobile Radio................................................................... 02.5
Location of Components.............................................02.6
CONTROLS ................................ ...................... 03
Operation ........................................................................03.1
Turn Signal, Lights and Horn Lever............................03.1
Adjustment of the steering wheel ..............................03.1
Accelerator Pedal..........................................................03.1
Traction Control Lever.................................................03.2
Positions of the Traction Control Lever......................03.2
(1) Neutral.............................................................03.2
(2) Driving Forwards .............................................03.2
Field Position..........................................................03.2
Road Position.........................................................03.2
(3) Reversing ........................................................03.2
Field Position..........................................................03.2
Road Position.........................................................03.2
Adjustment of the Traction Control Lever Position ..... 03.3
Brakes (Option) .............................................................03.4
Brake/Inching Pedal....................................................03.4
Parking Brake.............................................................03.4
Turning the Controller On and Off.............................03.4
Engine Speed Governing .............................................03.4
Engine RPM On/Off switch.........................................03.4
Engine RPM switch.....................................................03.4
From inside the cab....................................................03.4
From the remote switch box ...................................... 03.4
Instrument Panel ..........................................................03.5
Ignition Switch ...............................................................03.6
Suspension .................................................................... 03.6
Automatic suspension switch.................................... 03.6
Manual suspension switch ........................................03.6
Driving in the Field or on the Road.............................03.6
4-Wheel steering...........................................................03.6
4-Wheel steering switch............................................03.6
4-Wheel steering foot switch..................................... 03.6
Switching the spray computer On/Off ......................03.7
Remote Throttle Control .............................................03.7
Electronic Governing On / Off Switch........................03.7
Engine speed switch..................................................03.7
Spraypump On / Of f ...................................................03.7
Res 1 / Res 2..............................................................03.7
Control Buttons on Traction Control Lever .............03.7
Master Switch............................................................03.7
Fast Speed Range Switch.........................................03.7
Slow Speed Range Switch........................................03.7
Lighting and door handling of the cab ......................03.8
Door Latch.................................................................. 03.8
Sun Visor ................................................................... 03.8
Cabin light switch.......................................................03.8
Seat..................................................................................03.9
Location of seat controls ...........................................03.9
1 Weight adjustment..............................................03.9
2 Height adjustment ...............................................03.9
3 Fore / aft isolator ................................................03.9
4 Fore / aft adjustment ..........................................03.9
5 Seat pan angle adjustment................................. 03.9
6 Seat depth adjustment........................................03.9
7 Backrest extension ............................................03.9
8 Lumbar support..................................................03.9
