Checks prior to start up – Daily maintenance

5.3.2 Checking the fuel level; topping up fuel

NOTICE!

Danger of engine damage!

–Monitor the entire refuelling process.

–Contaminated fuel can cause malfunction or even damage of the engine. If necessary, fill in fuel through a screen filter.

–Use only fuel of the permitted specification

ÄChapter 8.3.2 ‘Fuel’ on page 73.

Protective equipment: n Working clothes n Safety shoes n Protective gloves

1. Clean the area around the filling port.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Fill in fuel through a funnel with screen filter.

4. Close the cap.

If the fuel tank has been completely emptied or when filling the fuel tank for the first time, the fuel system must be bled before starting ÄChapter 5.3.3 ‘Bleeding the fuel system’ on page 53.

5.3.3 Bleeding the fuel system

Bleeding the fuel system is necessary in the following situations: n After an engine shut-down due to an empty fuel tank. n After filling the fuel tank for the first time. n After several unsuccessful starting attempts. n After replacing the fuel filter.

Protective equipment: n Working clothes n Safety shoes n Protective gloves

The fuel tank must be full when bleeding.

1. Check the fuel level; top up if necessary.

Checks prior to start up – Daily maintenance

2. Turn the ignition key to position “I”.

ð The oil pressure control light is on.

3. Wait approx. 10 seconds until the fuel pump switches off audibly.

4. Turn the ignition key to position “0”.

5. Repeat the procedure several times to completely bleed the fuel system.

ð The engine is ready for starting.

If the engine does not start after bleeding, contact our customer service department.

Checks prior to start up – Daily maintenance

5.3.4 Checking the rubber buffers

Protective equipment: n Working clothes n Safety shoes n Protective gloves

1. Park the machine safely ÄChapter 6.4 ‘Parking the machine in secured condition’ on page 63.

2. Allow the engine to cool down.

3. Check all rubber buffers for tight fit, cracks and tear-offs.

4. Replace damaged rubber buffers immediately.

Operation – Folding down and adjusting the steering rod

6.1 Folding down and adjusting the steering rod

1. Pull the locking pawl lever and fold the steering rod down.

Do not click the locking pawl lever into position again.

The steering rod must be able to swing freely.

2. Use the height adjustment to set the steering rod to the required height.

6.2 Starting the engine

Operation – Starting the engine

Exhaust fumes contain toxic substances and can damage your health, cause unconsciousness or even death.

WARNING!

Danger of poisoning by exhaust gases!

–Do not inhale exhaust gases.

–Avoid operation in closed or partly closed rooms, or ensure adequate ventilation when working in trenches.

WARNING!

Loss of hearing caused by too high noise burdens!

–Wear your personal protective equipment (ear protection).

Protective equipment: n Hearing protection n Working clothes n Safety shoes

1. Folding down and adjusting the steering rod ÄChapter 6.1 ‘Folding down and adjusting the steering rod’ on page 58

2. Set the throttle lever to position “MIN”.

Engine start is only possible in position “MIN”. If the throttle lever is not in this position, starting is blocked by the control system.

3. Set the handle to position “0”.