PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING WORK 2.4 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING WORK 2.4.1 WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE q Before getting on the machine, walk around it and check for people and objects that might be in the way. q Do not start the engine if warning plates have been attached to the steering wheel or the control levers. q When starting the engine, sound the horn as an alert signal. q Start the engine and operate the machine only while seated with fastened safety belt. q Do not allow anyone to get on the machine or enter the cab. 2.4.2 RULES FOR TRAVELLING ON ROADS q The machine is equipped with multifunction safety locks that must be used both for maintenance operations and road travel.
q When it is necessary to travel on roads, proceed as follows: 1 - Position the safety lock of the front loader so that the bucket is lifted from the ground, thus ensuring better visibility and the stability of the machine. 2 - Install the front bucket swing lock and secure it with the safety pins. 3 - Install the teeth protection casing on the front bucket. 4 - Lift the backhoe boom until engaging the safety coupling. The arm and bucket must in any case be completely folded. 5 - The backhoe must be rotated and resting against the machine structure. This is the only position homologated for road travel in Italy.
6 - For travelling with folded backhoe, the unit must be moved on its guide in such a way as to be positioned towards the road centre, against the lock and with the bucket facing the road side. 7 - Fasten the backhoe with the swing lock pin. 8 - Connect the safety chains to prevent the accidental lowering of the stabilizers. 9 - Engage the safety locks of the loader and backhoe control levers. For further information on their position, see q When it is necessary to travel on roads, the four-wheel drive must be disengaged and the brake pedals must be connected with the appropriate pin. "3.1 SAFETY LOCKS".
q When travelling on roads, keep to the rule of the road and operate the flashing light positioned on top of the cab. q When travelling on roads, keep the work lights off. IMPORTANT q In any case, keep to the traffic rules in force. 38