16 ► MHP3 Diesel User Manual
OPERATION
the right track control. Resume pushing forward on 
the left track control to move forward in a straight 
line.
•  TO TURN RIGHT WHILE MOVING FORWARD: 
Release the right track control while pushing for-
ward on the left track control. Resume pushing for-
ward on the right track control to move forward in a 
straight line.
•  Always  switch  the  two-speed  control  to  “LOW” 
speed operation when moving in reverse.
SLOPE OPERATION
•  DO NOT operate the machine on slopes exceed-
ing 60 percent (30°) in the travel direction or across 
slopes exceeding 45 percent (24°).
•  Depending on the load carried in the bed, it may be 
preferable to back up steep slopes.
•  If traversing over large obstructions such as railroad 
rail or curbs, travel at an angle (45 degrees) to the 
obstruction. In some cases it may be easier to back 
over them.
•  Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn slowly 
downhill, if possible.
•  DO NOT operate the machine near drop-offs, ditch-
es, or embankments. The machine could suddenly 
turn over if a track goes over the edge or if an edge 
collapses.
•  DO NOT try to stabilize the machine if it is tipping 
over. Let go of the machine and get out of its way.
TRAVELING FORWARD OR REVERSE
Track Steering Controls
To travel forward, reverse, turn left, or turn right, do the 
following:
FORWARD TRAVEL
•  TO MOVE FORWARD IN A STRAIGHT LINE: Move 
both the left and right track controls forward at the 
same time.
•  TO TURN LEFT WHILE MOVING FORWARD: Re-
lease the left track control while pushing forward on 
TO TURN LEFT WHILE 
MOVING FORWARD
Release left control while 
holding right control 
forward
TO TRAVEL FORWARD
Move Both Controls 
Forward