BA EZ17 en* 1.1 * ez17b500.fm 5-3
Operation 5
5.4 Machine travel
Machine travel position
Position the machine as shown.
Position the boom at the center and raise it off the ground.
• A = 20-30 cm (8-12 in)
Starting machine travel and stopping
Accident hazard due to incorrect machine operation!
The machine moves in the opposite direction if the upper carriage is
rotated by 180° and the drive levers are actuated.
Incorrect operation can cause serious injury and death.
► Slowly and carefully actuate the control levers.
Accident hazard due to incorrectly rotated upper carriage!
If rotated incorrectly, the upper carriage blocks the visibility of the travel
path. This may cause serious injury or death.
► Before starting machine travel on a construction site, align the upper
carriage so that the operator has an unrestricted view of the travel
path.
Starting machine travel
Operate the drive levers or accelerator pedals.
➥ The machine starts moving.
Stopping
Release the drive levers or accelerator pedals.
➥ The machine stops.
The control lever base must be folded down in order to start machine
travel.