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9.5 Moving the machine
Warning :
the machine is a heavy piece of equipment. Know your own capability.
Overuse of your back may cause prolonged pains, rheumatics and paralysis.
Always seek assistance when lifting things that are too heavy for you.
• The two large traction wheels are each driven by one hydraulic wheel motor. The petrol engine
must be running for the hydraulic unit to operate.
• Follow the procedure described in § 9.4 to start the engine.
• Move the throttle control lever so that the engine runs at
medium speed.
• Before driving, make sure the feed and discharge systems
are switched off. Move the lever to the 3rd position (STOP)
in the direction of the feed. First always push the control
handle control handle to its furthest position (position 4 =
DISCHARGE) and then pull it back one position (3rd position =
STOP). This will ensure that you are sure that the discharge belt conveyor is not running.
• The handlebar is provided with a rotational control lever. This lever allows you to operate wheel drive.
• If the control lever is turned forwards, the machine will run forwards. The more you turn, the higher
the ground speed in the driving direction. If you turn the control lever in the opposite direction, back-
wards, the machine will reverse with a speed that is proportional to the turning of the control lever.
• You should always walk behind the machine when you move the machine a large distance (>5 m).
• Push the machine in the desired direction. The castors will follow the driving direction.
Caution:
The wheels have a powerful hydro motor drive. The machine can rear up or
jump should the turning handle be operated very aggressively after it has
stopped or if the driving direction is quickly changed (from reversing to driving
forward). This may lead to the user losing control or becoming trapped under
the heavy machine. Therefore take care and turn the control handle in steps.
forwards
backwards
stop
feed
stop
reverse