3-16 OM 28Z3 US – Edition 2.0 * * 28Z3b330.fm
Operation
Special instructions for operating on public roads
The machine is subject to the:
• Applicable legal regulations of your country
Also observe the applicable regulations for accident prevention of your country.
Traveling operation
Important!
The machine will not travel unless the left-hand side control lever is folded down.
After starting the engine:
☞ The alternator charge indicator light goes out.
☞ Press the drive pedal slowly.
➥ Machine moves off.
Drive levers
Important!
Possible loss of machine control. Rotating through 180° (stabilizer blade now at
the rear) inverts the drive lever functions.
• Confirm the location of the stabilizer with respect to the operator station
and compensate before attempting to move the machine.
The stabilizer blade side is the front side.
Raise the bucket and the stabilizer blade.
The machine can be moved either with the drive levers or with the pedals. Lock the upper
carriage when travelling over longer distances.
Forward or reverse drive speed depends on the position of the drive levers or drive pedals.
Important!
Make sure both tracks move as you change direction, otherwise the tracks are
subject to increased abrasion.
Fig. 9: Drive lever/drive pedal
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2
3
4
Position Function
•1
•2
Push forward
Push forward
Track excavator moves forward
•3
•4
Pull backward
Pull backward
Track excavator moves backward
•3
•2
Pull backward
Push forward
Track excavator turns to the left
•1
•4
Push forward
Pull backward
Track excavator turns to the right