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b)Batteries installed on the machine but without electrolyte
1.Open the hood (13) and engage the hood support rod (36).
2.Remove the battery caps (24).
WARNING!
Pay attention when using sulphuric acid, as it is corrosive. If it comes in contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and consult a physician.
Batteries have to be filled in a
3.Fill the battery cells with sulphuric acid for batteries (density from 1.27 to 1.29 kg at 25°C) according to the instructions shown in the Battery Manual.
4.The correct quantity of sulphuric acid is shown in the Battery Manual.
5.Let the batteries rest and fill in with sulphuric acid according to the instructions shown in the Battery Manual.
6.Charge the batteries (see the procedure in Maintenance chapter).
c)Without batteries
1.Buy appropriate batteries (see the Technical Data paragraph).
For the battery choice and installation, apply to qualified battery Retailers.
2.Install the batteries, then set the machine according to the type of batteries (WET or GEL) (see the procedure in Maintenance chapter).
3.Charge the batteries (see the procedure in Maintenance chapter).
BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE
1.Make sure that there are no open doors/hoods and that the machine is in normal operating conditions.
2.If the machine has not been used after being transported, check that all the blocks used for the transportation have been removed.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE
Starting the machine
1.Sit on the driver’s seat (37), then adjust the seat in order to reach a comfortable position by using the lever (72).
2.Unlock the knob (66) by pulling it, then tilt the steering wheel (65) in order to reach a comfortable position.
3.After the adjustment, release the knob (66) and slightly move the steering wheel to lock it.
4.Sit on the driver’s seat (37), insert the ignition key (67) and turn it to “I”, without pressing the drive pedal (69), then wait (for a few seconds) for the display (60) to turn on and the working hours to appear.
Check that the green warning light (63) turns on.
5.If the yellow (61) or red warning light (62) turns on, turn the ignition key to “0” and remove it. Charge the batteries (see the procedure in Maintenance chapter).
NOTE
The seat (37) is equipped with a safety sensor, which allows the machine to be driven only when the operator is on the driver’s seat.
6.Disengage the parking brake by pressing the pedal (75) and disengaging the lever (68).
7.Drive the machine to the working area, by keeping the hands on the steering wheel (65) and pressing the pedal (69). The drive speed can be adjusted from zero to maximum speed by increasing the pressure on the pedal.
8.The forward/reverse direction is selected with the relevant switch (76) on the left control panel.
9.Lower the main broom with the lever (73), then turn on the vacuum system by pressing the lower part of the switch (56).
10.Lower the right side broom with the lever (70).
11.If equipped, lower the left side broom with the lever (71).
NOTE
The brooms (10, 11, 12) can be lowered and lifted even when the machine is moving.
The brooms do not turn when they are lifted.
12. Start sweeping by driving the machine with the hands on the steering wheel (65) and by pressing the pedal (69).
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