STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE
Starting the machine
1.
Sit on the driver's seat (25).
2.
If necessary, adjust the seat to a comfortable position by using the lever (31).
If necessary, use the lever (93) to tilt the steering column (1) forward or backward in order to reach a comfortable position.
CAUTION!
Always keep the choke lever open before starting the engine: to start this machine, the choke lever is not
required.
CAUTION!
Do not start the engine by using the manual starting cord: the engine is equipped with electrical ignition by
starter.
3.
Turn the ignition key (82) to "I", then to "II" and start the engine. When the engine starts, release the ignition key immediately; it
will go back to "I".
CAUTION!
When starting the engine with the ignition key (82) do not press the drive pedal (2).
CAUTION!
After cranking, the engine does not stay at idle, it immediately reaches the target engine speed.
The throttle lever is adjusted by the Manufacturer: do not tamper with it nor use it to change the engine speed!
CAUTION!
The engine cannot be started when the operator is not on the driver's seat (25). A safety system prevents the
engine from starting.
4.
Warm up the engine for a few minutes, according to the ambient temperature.
5.
Disengage the parking brake.
6.
Drive the machine to the working area, by keeping the hands on the steering wheel and by pressing the pedal (2) on the front
side.
7.
The forward/reverse gear is selected by the switch (94) on the left control panel. The drive speed can be adjusted from zero to
maximum speed by increasing the pressure on the pedal (2).
NOTE
The seat (25) is equipped with a safety sensor, which allows the machine to be driven by pressing the pedal (2) only
when the operator is on the driver's seat.
8.
Lower the main broom with the lever (92); it will start turning.
9.
Turn on the vacuum system by pushing the switch (85) backward.
NOTE
The vacuum system turns on only when the main broom is lowered.
10.
Lower the side brooms (10 and 11) with the lever (91).
NOTE
The side brooms (10 and 11) can be lowered and lifted even when the machine is moving.
The side brooms do not turn when they are lifted or when the main broom is lifted.
11.
Start sweeping by turning the steering wheel (1) and moving the machine forward by pressing the pedal (2).
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