Operator’s Manual
Turbo 1 - 2 - 4
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©GF Gianni Ferrari 10-2001
THE MAXIMUM SLOPE ON WHICH THE MACHINE MAY BE USED
SHALL NOT EXCEED
27% (15°).
AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS AND IRREGULAR GROUND WHICH COULD AFFECT THE STABILITY OF
THE MACHINE.
NEVER USE THE GRASSCATCHER HIGH DUMP ELEVATOR WHEN WORKING ON SLOPES.
21) Always wear suitable clothing when using and servicing the machine: goggles, gloves, shoes and other protective
garments.
22)
In conclusion, pay attention to all hidden dangers not expressly mentioned in this manual in order to ensure
both your own safety and that of others.
Safety devices
The machine is equipped with the following safety devices:
The electric horn sounds:
1.
when the hand brake is on and the unit is advancing
2.
when the coolant temperature is too high
3.
by manual operation with pushbutton
4.
when the hydraulic oil temperature is too high
The buzzer sounds:
1.
when the unit is going in reverse
2.
during grasscatcher dumping
3.
during grasscatcher lifting
The engine does not start when:
1.
the hand brake is not on or when the operator is not seated on the seat
2.
the PTO is engaged
3.
forward and reverse pedals are not in neutral position
4.
the body is open.
The engine turns off:
1.
at any time when the operator stands up or takes his/her weight off the seat
2.
during grasscatcher dumping or lifting when the PTO is engaged
3.
if the body is open
In order to keep the engine running when the unit is stationary and in neutral the PTO must always be disengaged and:
a.
either the hand brake shall be engaged,
b.
or the operator is on the seat.
-
Check the above described function of the electric horn and of the buzzer
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Check the non-starting of the engine in each of the
4
described conditions. It is important for safety that the
test with operator out of place and with absence of hand brake is executed on a level ground and with the
operator standing little up from the seat itself.
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Check the engine switching off in every of the
3
described conditions. It is important for safety that the test
with operator out of place is executed on a level ground and with the operator standing little up from the
seat itself.
THE MACHINE MUST BE REFUELLED IN THE OPEN OR IN A SUFFICIENTLY WELL
VENTILATED PLACE. THE ENGINE MUST BE SWITCHED OFF AND THE AREA MUST BE WELL
CLEAR OF NAKED FLAMES AND SPARKS.
ENSURE THAT DIESEL FUEL IS USED IF MACHINE IS POWERED BY A DIESEL ENGINE.
“The operator can work only if all these devices are operating. He must control their correct
operation at least once a week according to the under reported description”.
