6.2 Before Starting the Engine

Remember to carry out daily maintenance before starting the engine

Refer to section 7 - Maintenance.

Consider the following points before starting the engine:

1. Before starting the engine, check inside, outside, and underneath the roller for people or obstructions.

2. Turn the battery disconnector key to switched on positionwhich is located ontheright side of the operator compartment This supplies the roller with the power

If any controls, instruments, or devices do ! not function correctly report the defects to the proper personnel. Defects must be corrected before starting and operating the roller

Seat (Standard) Adjustment

Adjust the operator’s seat to the comfortable position so that the controls are within easy reach

The seat is adjusted in the following way:

• Lengthadjustment: Pulltheleverandmove the seat forward or back

3. Check for warnings on the controls.

4. Start the engine from the operator position only.

5. Avoid leaving the controls with the engine running Never leave the operator platform while the roller is running

A Lengthadjustment

Check the Instruments and Lamps

N o t e Make sure that the emergency stop is pulled out and the parking brake is activated If the forward/reverse lever is in neutral, the automatic brake function is engaged.

1. Turn the switch to on position.

2. Check that the warning lamps in the warning panel come on

3. Set the sprinkler switch to the operating position and check that the system is functioning

Interlock

The roller is equipped with interlock The diesel engine switches off after 10 seconds, if the operator gets off the seat during tramming. If the operator is not seated during tramming a buzzer goes on unless the parking brake is activated

N o t e If the diesel engine is switched off, then wait for 15 seconds to restart it Turning the ignition key to on position will not restart the engine during this period.