ANDREOLI
ENGINEERING
Operator’s Manual
Self-propelled sprayer ATOM
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MAINTENANCE
All service operations must be done by authorized and qualified technician, only when the machine is
stopped and parked safely.
All service operations must be done in an equipped workshop.
In case of break-down the operator must stop the engine, remove the ignition key and pull the
parking brake before starting the service.
Exhaust oils must be recycled and stocked by authorized company.
Do not waste exhaust oils on the ground, avoid water and environment pollution.
Before starting service operations:
the machine must be safely parked on a flat area, maximum slope gradient allowed is 3%;
stop the engine, pull the parking brake, do not remove the mechanical gear and remove the ignition
key;
wear protective clothes (reinforced shoes, gloves, mask);
before changing the oils wait until the temperature is under 60° C;
before starting service wait at least four hours after the engine is stopped to avoid contact with hot
surfaces;
use all precaution to avoid accidents during service;
while cleaning with air compressed machine or piping do not exceed the maximum pressure of 2 bar;
if air compressed is used to clean the machine wear protective glasses;
when the service operations requires to operate at more than 1,50 m from ground level use proper
lifting device;
before doing the service make sure to learn all instructions. In case of doubt contact the local
authorized dealer or the Manufacturer;
change immediately the hoses if they are damaged;
do not lift the machine when the tank is not empty. Use only the indicated lifting points;
make sure that the lifting device is in compliance with the laws in force ;
once the machine is lifted make sure that it cannot move;
before servicing tyres or rims deflate the wheel;
while inflating the tyres stay on the wheel side;
do not weld on the rim when the tyre is mounted to avoid explosions;
do not turn on the engine in closed space because of toxicity of the exhaust gas;
avoid contacts between skin and fuels, chemicals, lubricants and oils because this may cause
irritations and damages;
do not ingest fuels, chemicals, lubricants and fluids. In case of accidental contact with eyes wash
immediately with water and consult a doctor;
when servicing filters make sure to operate in a ventilate place;
do not weld if the working place is not ventilated;
do not weld on or next to painted surface to avoid toxic gas;
do not weld if the chemicals circuit is not completely empty;
wear protective mask and glasses when cleaning filters;
when removing caps from tanks and coolers rotate the caps slowly to decrease the inside residual
pressure;
before servicing circuits make sure to remove internal pressure;
do not use hands to find any fluid leakage;
all types of fluid leakage may cause serious damages or irritations;
after each spray wash accurately the complete chemical circuit sucking clean water from the rinse
tank (clean water);