OM ET18/20/24 us 1.3 * et18_20_24b510.fm 5-17
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Stabilizer blade
Accident hazard due to unintentional actuation!
Can result in severe injury or death.
► Raise the control lever base.
► Lower the stabilizer blade to the ground once machine
operation is over.
► Ensure that no one is in the danger zone.
The lever is located at the left under the seat.
1. Set the lever to position A.
2. The stabilizer blade is controlled via lever 8.
Lowering the stabilizer blade too deeply into the ground can
create a high resistance.
► Slightly raise the stabilizer blade.
► The clearance between the stabilizer blade and the ground
should be about 1 cm (0.39").
► Raise the stabilizer blade before starting machine travel.
The stabilizer blade is also used as a parking brake.
► Press the stabilizer blade against the ground.
Fig. 141: Stabilizer blade/telescopic travel gear
A
B
Position Function
A The stabilizer blade is actuated with the control lever.
B
The telescopic travel gear is actuated with the control
lever.
Fig. 142: Stabilizer blade
1
2
8
Position Function
1 Lowers the stabilizer blade.
2 Raises the stabilizer blade.