Preliminary instructions and break-in period

PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS AND BREAK-IN PERIOD

PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS

When delivering the machine, the Sales Organization personnel provides the main instructions regarding its operation and maintenance to the Customer. These instructions are summarized in the list here below: -Decantation of fuel. -Check of capacities: coolant, fuel and lubricants. -Draining of deposits from the fuel reservoir. -Air bleeding of fuel system. -Starting and stopping the engine. -Rules for a safe conduct at work. -First period of operation. -Operation of the machine and of the equipment. -Lubrication and lubricants. -Maintenance of the air cleaner. -Maintenance of filters: fuel, engine oil and hydraulic oil. -Maintenance of the engine cooling system (the system is provided with a water/antifreeze mixture of a glycol type). -Maintenance of the hydraulic systems: torque converter/transmission, steering, equipment. -Checking the on-board Diagnosis.

Start the engine. Monitor all instruments and indicator lights; actuate the controls of the machine to check their operation. Cut-off the engine and check if there are eventual leakages from sleeves, pipes and connections.

BREAK-IN PERIOD

A break-in period of at least 60 hours, is required,

following the directions listed here below: -after each cold steering, operate the engine a few minutes at idle speed; -do not operate the engine at maximum power for prolonged time; -check frequently, if there are oil or coolant leakages.

During the first period of operation of the machine, besides the normal maintenance operations listed in the relevant chapter, it is recommended that supplementary operations are performed, which, at a later stage, are carried-out at longer intervals, as listed here below:

Within the first 250 hours work:

-change the fuel filter; -change the torque converter/transmission oil and relevant filter; -change the filter on the hydraulic system oil return to the reservoir.

Within the first 500 hours:

-check the fuel injection system and the engine valve clearance.

The above directions must be followed after overhauls, as well.

WARNING Never perform interventions with engine running, except as called for in this Manual. Before operating or performing any intervention on the machine, read carefully all the rules listed in this Manual. WARNING Do not run the engine of this machine in closed areas without proper ventilation to remove deadly exhaust gases. Be sure exposed personnel in the area of operation are clear of the machine before moving it or its attachments.