IBEA IBT-3000 Series - Manual (Page 26)

Pag. 26 Minitransporter IBT-3000
PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
Check the engine oil (fig. 1-1).
Use high quality detergent oil SAE 10W30.
Use automotive unleaded fresh and clean fuel with a minimum of 87 octanes.
See engine manual for further information.
Before adding fuel (fig. 1-2), be sure to turn off the engine. Also, if the engine is hot, be
careful not to spill fuel on it.
HOW TO START
During starting and functioning, the operator should constantly remain at his operating
position in the area between the two handles at such a distance that allows him to handle
them both. Leaving this position could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
1. Open the fuel cock before starting the engine (fig. 2).
2. Close the choke lever (fig. 2).
Note: It is not necessary to close the choke lever when the engine is warm.
3. Put the throttle lever in an intermediary position between low and high speed (fig. 3).
4. Move the stop switch in operating position (ON) (fig. 4).
5. Grip the starter handle and pull vigorously (fig. 5). After the engine starts, immediately but slowly return
the starter handle to its original position.
6. Return the choke lever to its original position (fig. 2).
Note: After the engine starts, do not put a load on it for about 1-2 minutes, instead, let it warm up at low
speed. This practice allows oil to get to the various engine parts and lengthens the life of the engine.
HOW TO DRIVE
1. There are 2 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed. When changing gears, be sure to put the gear shift
lever securely into place (fig. 6).
When changing gears, if the gear shift lever is not put securely into place, the engine can come
out of gear, which is extremely dangerous. Also, when a gear is difficult to engage, don’t force it;
instead, move the traction lever a little and then put the gear securely into place.
2. Press down the traction lever slowly and then machine will start (fig. 7).
3. To adjust the speed, slowly move the throttle lever from low to high speed position (fig. 3).
4. To turn, pull the side clutch lever on the side you want to turn to (fig. 8).
Carefully check the area behind the machine when going backward, in order to avoid accidents.
Make sure the load is securely attached to the bed, so that it will not fall during operation.
Never run during operation, but proceed according to your pace, so that you can always maintain
a safe position behind the handles.
Caution when travelling
Avoid using machinery on the pebbly river side, on crushed gravel, steel and logs whenever
possible as it may cause damage of crawler or shorten the lifetime.
While traveling with your machine, the bed should always be lowered and correctly secured.
HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT PROPERLY
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