Dingo 950 Operation & Maintenance Manual
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Operating on Slopes
All slopes require extra caution.
1. Do not operate on slopes exceeding 15º. If a slope is greater than 5°, only go up
and down (not across).
2. Always have the heavy end of the machine uphill. Weight distribution will
change. An empty bucket will make the rear of the machine heaviest, a loaded
bucket will make the front of the machine heaviest. Various attachments will
change which end is heaviest. If you are unsure, phone us and ask. These same
rules apply when loading and unloading the Dingo onto a trailer or truck.
3. Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn slowly keeping the heavy end of
the machine uphill.
4. Do not operate near ditches or embankments, the machine could turn over if a
wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch or the edge caves in.
5. Do not operate on wet grass, reduced traction could cause wheel slip.
6. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc from the work area. Watch for
ruts or bumps as uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
7. Operate in slow speed. Put pump selector valve in slow (turtle) position so that
you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
8. If parking on slopes or hillsides always lower the loader arms and attachment to
the ground and chock the wheels.
9. If machine becomes unstable, jump clear. Never try to stabilise the machine by
putting your foot on the ground.
Children
Be wary of the presence of children when operating a Dingo. Children are often
attracted to the Dingo and the work activity.
Keep children out of the work site and under the watchful care of a
responsible adult.
Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the area.
Never carry children (or anyone) on the Dingo or any of its
attachments.
Do not allow children to play on the Dingo or within the Dingo
work site (aside from the danger of working machinery there may
be holes into which a child could fall or various other dangers).
Do not allow children to use the machine.
Before reversing look behind and down for small children. Be
aware of blind corners, shrubs, trees, or ends of fences that may
obscure vision.
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