Starting And Stopping The Machine; Parking Brake - Nilfisk SR 1601 B Manuel D'utilisation

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STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE

Starting the machine
NOTE
The seat (32) is equipped with a safety sensor, which allows the machine to be driven only when the operator is on the
driver's seat.
1. Sit on the driver's seat (32), insert the ignition key (57) and turn it to "I", without pressing the drive pedal (37), then wait (for a
few seconds) for the charged battery warning light (51) to turn on.
If the red LED (51) turns on, turn the ignition key to "O", remove it and charge the batteries (see the procedure in Maintenance
chapter).
2. Turn the ignition key (57) clockwise to "II", then release it when the main motor starts.
3. Disengage the parking brake.
4. Press the front side of the drive pedal (37) and drive the machine for 2 or 3 minutes at low speed to warm up the hydraulic
system.
5. Press the front part of the drive pedal (37) to move forward and the rear part to move backward.
The drive speed can be adjusted from zero to maximum speed by increasing the pressure on the pedal.
WARNING!
When steering, avoid abrupt direction changes, pay careful attention and drive the machine at slow speed,
especially when the hopper is full or when operating on inclines.
Drive the machine slowly on inclines. Use the brake pedal (35) to control machine speed while descending
inclines.
Do not turn the machine on an incline; drive straight up or down.
Stopping the machine
6. To stop the machine release the pedal (37).
To stop the machine quickly, press also the brake pedal (36).
7. Turn off the machine by turning the ignition key (57) to "O", then remove it.
8. Engage the parking brake.

PARKING BRAKE

1. Engage the parking brake by pressing the pedals (35) and (36) simultaneously.
2. Disengage the parking brake by pressing and releasing the pedal (35).
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance, repair, cleaning or replacement procedure engage the parking brake.
Engage the parking brake when parking the machine on a slope or incline.
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