Altrad Belle RPC 60/80D Manual Del Operador página 10

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Hatz Diesel Engine (Electric Start)
1. With the decompression lever in position '0', insert the key and turn to position 'I'
(Battery charge and oil pressure warning lights but light up)
2. Turn start key to position 'II'
3. As soon as the engine runs, release the start key. It must return to position 'I' by itself and
remain in this position during operation. The battery charge and oil pressure warning lights
musst go out immediately after starting. Indicator light '1' is on when the engine is in
operation.
4. If anything seems to be incorrect, stop the engine immediately and rectify the fault.
(See the Troubleshooting Guide)
5. The engine temperature display '4' (additional equipment) lights up if the temperature at the
cylinder head is too high. Switch off the engine and trace the cause of the problem.
CAUTION
6. Always turn the start key back to position '0' before re-starting the engine. The repeat lock prevents the starter motor from
engaging and possibly being damaged whilst the engine is still running.
7. Move speed control lever to '1' back to the STOP position.
8. On engines with the lower engine speeds not accessible, move speed control lever '1' back, then move stop lever '2' in the
STOP direction. Hold it there until the engine has stopped.
9. Release the stop lever '2' when the engine has stopped, making sure that the lever returns to its normal position. (The charge
and oil pressure lights will come on)
10. Turn the key to the 0 position and pull it out. The lights must then go out.
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• Take the compactor to where it is required.
Where it is necessary to use lifting equipment to position the compactor, make sure the lifting equipment has a WLL (Working
Load Limit) suitable for the compactors weight (see Technical Data section or the machine serial plate). Attach suitable chains
or slings ONLY to the lifting point on the top of the compactor.
• Having carried out the checks listed in the 'Pre start' section, you may start the engine.
The Altrad Belle 'RPC' range of compactors are tted with a centrifugal clutch, this allows the engine to run at idle without driving
the gearbox.
As the engine speed is increased the clutch will engage and will drive the gearbox. For correct operation, the engine speed
should be set to maximum.
• Set the throttle to maximum and use the control handle for direction and to steer or turn the compactor.
The control handle has been designed so that when it is being used in reverse and the operator lets go for any reason, the
handle automatically moves into forward mode. This is a signi cant safety feature of the machine.
During normal operation you should not have to push the compactor but allow it to travel at its own pace.
The speed of travel will be determined by the condition of the surface being compacted.
Caution must be used when operating the compactor in reverse. Ensure that there are no obstructions or trip hazards when
operating in reverse.
If the surface to be compacted is on a slope, great care must be taken when controlling the compactor's direction of travel. If
necessary, use a suitable rope attached to the compactor at a low point on the chassis, to allow a helper to take part of the
compactor's weight. Work up and down a slope not across.
• Work the compactor over the surface in an organised pattern until the required compaction has been achieved.
Where there are a number of different layers to be compacted on top of each other, compact each layer individually.
• To stop the compactor vibrating, set the throttle to idle. To stop the engine refer to the relevant start / stop procedure.
Start And Stop Procedure
Never operate the electric starter when the engine is running or coasting to a standstill. There is a risk of
broken starter pinion or ring gear teeth.
Never stop the engine by moving the decopression lever. During breaks in work or at the end of the
working period, keep the starting handle and starting key in a safe place, out of reach of unauthorised persons
Operating Instructions
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