DRIVING THE MACHINE
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PRECAUTIONS FOR TRAVELING ON SLOPES
WARNING: Avoid possible injury from traveling
on slopes. Tipping over or skidding down of the
machine may result. Be sure to travel at slow
speed on slopes. Never attempt to travel on
slopes with the bucket loaded or any load
suspended by the bucket.
• Never attempt to ascend or descend 25 degrees or
steeper slopes.
• Be sure to fasten the seat belt.
(ROPS/TOPS canopy equipped machine)
• Keep the bucket pointed in the direction of travel,
approximately 200 to 300 mm (8 to 12 in) (A) above
the ground. If the machine skids or becomes unstable,
immediately lower the bucket to the ground to stop
traveling.
• Traveling across the face of slope or steering on a
slope may cause the machine to skid or turnover. If the
direction must be changed, move the machine to level
ground, then, change the direction to ensure safe
operation.
• Avoid swinging the upperstructure downhill. The
machine may tip over. If swinging uphill is unavoidable,
carefully operate the upperstructure and boom at slow
speed.
• If the engine stalls on a slope, return the control levers
to neutral. Then, restart the engine.
• Be sure to thoroughly warm up the machine before
ascending steep slopes. If hydraulic oil has not
warmed up sufficiently, sufficient driving power to
ascend may not be obtained.
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