Use Of The Machine On Slopes; Parking; Manual Dumping Of The Carrier Bed Or; Of The Dumper - Fort MECH 35 Bedienungs- Und Wartungsanleitung

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paying attention not to stumble on obstacles; if this
happens, immediately release the control devices
and the machine will stop automatically.
The capacity of the vehicle is kg 350 on flat grounds
and kg 250 on 30% slopes; such carrying capac-
ity values must never be exceeded, for whatever
reason. In case the load moves unbalancing the
machine, it is necessary to fasten it.
The load must never exceed in height thus obstruct-
ing the driver's visibility
- The obstacles must be passed at reduced speed
and any driving reaction must be controlled.
- Engage the reverse gear, when running on steep
slopes.
- Do not start the machine abruptly
- Do not drive the machine standing on the carrier
bed or on the dumper.
- Do not transport persons or animals in the ma-
chine.
- Engage the reverse gear, when running on steep
slopes.
4.3.3 USE OF THE MACHINES ON SLOPES
Engage only the first gear when running on steep groun-
ds. Do not cross upward/downward slopes exceeding
30%; do not ride for long tracts on steep side slopes; we
remind you that the maximum side slope on which you
are allowed to operate depends on the height of the load:
with a load not higher than the carrier bed/dumper side
plate the maximum side slope you may work safely is
20%; anyway you should limit the load by properly ar-
ranging it on the carrier bed and by fastening it in order to
prevent it from moving. Avoid abrupt steering on slopes;
the machine may overturn. Pay the maximum attention
when passing obstacles on sloping roads, because the
moving of the center of gravity from one side to the other
of the obstacle may cause the machine to jerk, thus com-
promising its balance.
DANGER
Do not unload the load on slopes, because its moving
may cause instability and the machine overturning.

4.3.4 PARKING

The machine is equipped with a mechanical parking bra-
ke acting on the gearshift and therefore on the driving
wheels of the crawlers. It is engaged automatically when
the feed control lever is released (4 fig. 1). Each time the
machine is parked, make sure that the gear is engaged
and then shut the engine off.
On the contrary, before starting the engine, make sure
that the gear lever is on the neutral position (N).
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WARNING
Do not park the machine near yielding grounds, near
slopes, ditches or steep grounds
4.4 MANUAL DUMPING OF THE CARRIER
BED OR OF THE DUMPER
For dumping the carrier bed or the dumper, actuate the
implement release lever (1 fig. 5) and pull the accessory
upwards.
DANGER
It is forbidden to leave the carrier bed or the dumper
lifted, because it may suddenly fall and cause damages
or injuries to persons or things. When the carrier bed/
dumper is lifted, do not go near the machine, because
it may accidentally fall.
4.4.1 WIDENING OF CARRIER BED SIDE
PLATES
It is possible to increase the loading capacity of the carrier
bed: by unscrewing the knobs on the bottom of the carrier
bed (2 fig. 5) it is possible to pull to the outside the side
plates increasing the capacity. In case it is necessary to
have a fully open carrier bed, it is possible to completely
remove the side plates or put them upside down. In this
way there is enough space for a huge load (provided that
it does not exceed the permissible load). In this case, the
load must be secured and tied to the carrier bed.
4.4.2 HYDRAULIC DUMPING OF THE
CARRIER BED OR OF THE DUMPER
(Only Model 550)
(The numbers in the following text refer to Fig. 9).
If the Minitransporter is equipped with a hydraulic system, the
dumping is performed with hydraulic pump and cylinder.
- Pushing the lever (1a) of the hydraulic distributor up-
ward, the carrier bed or the dumper lifts and dump the
load; by pushing the lever backwards (1b), it lowers and
goes back to its original position.
Before dumping the carrier bed, open the front plate.
- The lever (2), if present, is used only to move the
loader.
DANGER
It is forbidden to leave the carrier bed or the dumper
lifted, because it may suddenly fall and cause damages
or injuries to persons or things.