12. OPERATION
6. Lower all mounted equipment to the ground.
12.9 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
12.9.1 METHOD FOR USING STEERING CLUTCH
If the steering clutch one side is used frequently or if many gradual turns are
made with steering clutch half engaged, the steering clutch will wear out in
a short time. Design the travel road well and steer the machine properly.
12.9.2 PERMISSIBLE WATER DEPTH
When operating in water, always keep the bottom of the carrier roller above
7 will not
the surface of the water. Also, be careful that the engine cooling far
come in contact with water. The fan can be damaged.
12.9.3 PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING UP OR DOWN
HILLS
12.9.3.1 USE ENGINE AS A BRAKE
When going downhill, shift gear shift lever into low speed to run engine at
slow speed and travel down slope using the engine as a brake. Never coast
down slope with the steering and directional lever in the N (neutral) position.
12.9.3.2 BRAKING WHEN TRAVELING DOWNHILL
While descending a slope using the engine as a brake, also apply the
brakes. Failure to brake may result in overrunning, causing engine trouble.
12.9.4 PRECAUTIONS ON SLOPES
12.9.4.1 BE CAREFUL OF FUEL LEVEL
If the fuel level in the fuel tank becomes low when working on slopes, the
engine may suck in air because of the angle of the machine or the swaying
of the machine. If this makes the engine stop, be careful not to let the fuel
level in the fuel tank become too low.
12.9.4.2 PRECAUTIONS WHEN ENGINE STOPS ON SLOPES
If the engine stops while working or traveling on a hill, immediately depress
the brake pedal, lower the blade to the ground to stop the machine, then lock
the brake pedal with the brake lock lever. Thereafter, move the steering and
directional lever to the N (neutral) position, lock the lever, then restart the
engine.
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