Prior To Start Up - Wittke Pendulum Operator's Manual

38 Safety
Figure 2-15 Drain valves on air tanks (left) and water trap (right)

Prior to Start Up

Before starting the vehicle:
Make sure no system will engage and/or start to operate as you start the engine.
1.
Make sure the shut-off valve on the hydraulic tank is fully open before starting the vehicle
2.
(see Figure 2-16).
Figure 2-16 Suction line shut-off valve
: The hydraulic tank model may vary according to the options installed on the vehicle.
N
OTE
Warning! Failure to fully open the main valve will cause immediate damage to the pump, even if
the pump is turned off.
Engage the hydraulic system by pressing the Pump button on the control panel (see Figure
3.
2-17).