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Traveling on slopes
Accident hazard due to tipping over or slipping of the
machine on slopes!
Can result in severe injury or death.
► Travel on slopes only on firm and level ground.
► Travel on slopes only with the telescopic travel gear extended
(normal operation).
► Never exceed the stability limits of the machine (maximum
gradient angle 15°, maximum lateral angle of inclination 10°).
► Raise the boom 20 – 30 cm (8 – 12 in) off the ground and
position it straight ahead at the center of the machine. In an
emergency, lower the boom immediately to increase stability.
► Do not actuate high speed when traveling uphill or downhill.
► Do not travel downhill in reverse travel speed.
► Do not turn or swivel the upper carriage and the boom when
traveling downhill or uphill with a full attachment.
► Traveling diagonally on slopes is prohibited.
Stones and the humidity in the upper layer of the ground can drastically
affect machine traction and stability.
The machine can slip sideways on gravel or loose, rocky soil. The stability
of the machine can be reduced on rough terrain.
Newly filled or muddy ground can give away under the weight of the
machine, or the tracks can dig into the ground and increase the angle of
the machine (maximum gradient angle and maximum lateral angle of
inclination).
If the engine dies as you travel on a slope, immediately put the control
levers to neutral position and start the engine again.
Observe under all circumstances when traveling uphill and downhill:
• Keep the travel levers near the neutral position.
• Perform slow and smooth travel movements.
• Avoid jerking the control levers.
• Reduce the engine speed.
The machine can slip even on gentle slopes if it travels across grass,
leaves, humid metal surfaces, frozen ground or ice.
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