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OPERATION
CAUTIONS ON TRAVELING ON SLOPES
Warning
•Nevertravelonslopesthataretoo
steep for the machine to maintain its
stability. (maximum gradeability: 35°,
lateral tipping angle: 15°) Note that in
reality, the machine’s stability becomes
lower than the above values depending
on the working condition.
•Whentravelingonslopes,lowerthe
bucket to a height of 20 to 30 cm (8 to
12 in.) above the ground. When climbing
a steep slope, extend the hoe
attachment to the front. In emergencies,
lower the bucket to the ground and stop
the machine.
•Whentravelingonslopesorgrades,
drive slowly in 1st (low) speed.
•Whenclimbingahill,keepthe
operator’s seat facing the hillside. When
descending a hill, keep the operator’s
seat facing the downhill direction. In
either case, travel must be done while
paying attention to the ground in front
of the machine.
•Donotdescendslopesinreverse.
CAUTIONS ON OPERATING
•Donotchangedirectionsonslopesor
traverse slopes. First return to a flat
surface, and then take an alternative
path.
•Themachinemayslipsidewaysevenon
a slight slope if they are covered with
grass or dead leaves, or when traveling
on a wet metal plate or frozen surfaces.
Do not allow the machine to position
sideways to slopes.
Traveling posture on slopes
Climbing slopes
When climbing slopes of 15° or more,
maintain the machine posture as shown in
the figure above.
Descending slopes
When descending slopes of 15° or more,
slow down the engine speed and maintain
the machine posture as shown in the figure
above.