Operation Manual

7.4 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
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The machine is delivered complete with engine oil.
Before starting the machine check the
level of the engine oil.
To check / top up the engine oil, see 9.5.
7.5 CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID
LEVEL
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see 9.7.
7.6 SAFETY CHECKS
When trying out the machine, check that the
results of the safety checks correspond with the
indications provided in the following tables.
Always carry out the safety checks be-
fore use.
If any of the results fails to match the
indications provided in the following ta-
ble, do not use the machine!
Take it to a service centre to be checked and
repaired if necessary.
7.6.1 General safety check
 Result
Fuel lines and
connections.
No leaks.
Electrical cables All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
Exhaust system. No leaks at connections. All
screws tightened.
Oil lines No leaks. No damage.
Drive the ma-
chine forwards/
backwards and
release the driving
pedal.
The machine will stop.
Test driving No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
7.6.2 Electrical safety check
Country/State Action Result
The parking
brake pedal is not
pressed.
Try to start the
machine.
The engine
will not start.
Engine running. The driver
gets up from
the seat.
The engine
is switched
o.
7.7 START-UP / OPERATION
When using the machine, the bonnet
must be closed and fastened shut.
Always use full throttle when using the
machine.
1. Open the fuel cock (22).
2. Check that the spark plug cables are instal-
led on the spark plugs.
3. Disengage the PTO (13:A), move the lever
forward.
4. Do not keep your foot on the service/drive
brake (12:D).
Models 2WD:
Cold start
1. Engage the transmission (14:A1)
2. Activate the parking brake (12:B)
3. Put the choke on (12:E).
4. Turn the key in the ignition and start the en-
gine.
5. When the engine is running, gradually acce-
lerate to maximum operating speed (12:E).
Before starting work with the machine,
wait a few minutes for the oil to warm
up.
Warm start.
1. Engage the transmission (14:A1)
2. Activate the parking brake (12:B)
3. Turn the throttle to full on (12:E).
4. Turn the key in the ignition and start the en-
gine.
To proceed see the instructions provi-
ded in heading 7.7.1.
Models 4WD:
Cold start
1. Engage the transmission (15:A1-B1)
2. Activate the parking brake (12:B)
3. Turn the throttle to full on (12:E)
4. Pull the choke out completely
Before starting work with the machine,
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(Translation of the Original Instructions)
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