OPERATION MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
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TRAVELING ON SLOPES 3
q Turning or operating the work equipment when work-
ing on slopes may cause the machine to lose it bal-
ance and turn over, so avoid such operations.
It is particularly dangerous to swing downhill when the
bucket is loaded.
If such operations have to be performed, pile soil to
make a platform (A) on the slope so the machine is
kept horizontal during operation.
q Do not work on a slope covered with the steel plates.
Even with slight slopes there is a hazard that the
machine may slip.
q Do not travel up or down steep slopes. There is a dan-
ger that the machine may turn over.
q When traveling, raise the bucket approx. 100 to 150 cm
from the ground.
Do not travel downhill in reverse.
q Never turn on slopes or travel across slopes.
Always go down to a flat place to perform these opera-
tions. It may be longer, but it will ensure safety.
q Always operate or travel in such a way that it is possi-
ble to stop safely at any time if the machine slips or
becomes unstable.
q When traveling uphill, if the shoes slip or it is impossi-
ble to travel uphill using only the force of the tracks,
do not use the pulling force of the arm to help the
machine travel uphill. There is danger that the
machine may turn over.
1. When traveling down steep hills, use the fuel control lever
and travel lever to keep the travel speed low.
When traveling down a slope with a grade of more than
15°, set the machine to the posture shown in the diagram
on the right and reduce the engine speed when traveling.
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