H476-USER MANUAL-FULL BOOK-ENGLISH

OPERATION

While driving

WARNING The driving, braking and manoeuvring 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 balance and avoid an unbalanced weight distribution. Secure the load to prevent sliding when required. Otherwise, you may loose the control of the vehicle and cause and accident. CAUTION maximum total weight of the vehicle. Otherwise, damage to the tires, chassis and axles may occur. Otherwise, damage to the tires, chassis and axles may occur. Observe the indicators on the instrument panel while driving. Observe the allowed axle loads, wheel loads (half of the axle load) and

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

WARNING In the vehicles with engine driven power output (Engine-PTO), Trucks Concrete Mixer series in particular, the angle of the shaft mounted at this point by the superstructure manufacturer with respect to engine shall not exceed the value of 3°. Make sure that the superstructure of your vehicle was constructed accordingly. Otherwise, it may result in vibration, balance and thus serious engine and superstructure problems. CAUTION You may not observe the obstacles in time or assess the structure of the ground properly. Always drive slowly off-road to prevent damages to the vehicle. Vehicle may slip sideways or turned over. Never drive the vehicle in direct angle to the slope, always drive in parallel to the slope. Do not manoeuvre in the opposite direction. If your vehicle cannot take a slope, drive in the reverse gear. You may lose the control of the vehicle when you shift to neutral or press the clutch or try to brake the v ehicle with the service brake only in slopes. Do not let your vehicle to move in neutral or with the clutch activated.

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• Driveshafts • Fuel tanks • Compressed air reservoir • Engine • Transmission May damage it.

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

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