F-MAX-USER MANUAL-FULL BOOK-ENGLISH

OPERATION

While driving

PTO valve switch

WARNING The driving, braking and manouvering behaviour of the vehicle varies according to the type, weight of the load, and the location of the center of gravity. Make sure that the vehicle is loaded in a balanced way and avoid an unbalanced distribution of load. Secure the load to prevent sliding when required. Otherwise, you may loose the control of the vehicle and cause and accident. CAUTION Observe the allowed axle loads, wheel loads (half of the axle load) and maximum total weight of the vehicle. Otherwise, damage to the tires, chassis and axles may occur. Observe the indicators on the instrument panel while driving.

WARNING Make sure that the driven wheels are held on the road while driving, and especially on the off-road. Prevent the spinning of the driven wheels (Differential damages). Activate the differential lock. CAUTION Driving the too much off-road may cause damage to the vehicle. The obstacles may not be noticed in time and the structure of the ground may not be assessed properly. E.g. deep tracks formed before may damage: • Axles

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Control unit is used for lowering the bed in dump trucks. Button #12 is used for slow lowering, button #13 is used for fast lowering operation. Use the 'PTO (power take-off)' button in the panel to raise the bed.

• Driveshafts • Fuel tanks • Compressed air tank • Engine • Transmission.

Therefore, always drive slowly off-road. If you shall drive over the obstacles, co driver shall provide directions. Always observe the height of the vehicle from the ground. Avoid obstacles whenever possible.

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