SUNWARD SWE18UF - Traveling on Slopes; Safety Rules During Towing

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF
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pay much attention not to hit anything.
1.3.12 Traveling on Slopes
To prevent machine from tipping over or side sliding, follow
the instructions below.
 When travel on slopes, keep working equipment 20 to
30cm high above ground. In case of emergency, lower
the working device to ground to help stop the machine.
 When traveling uphill, set the cab facing uphill
direction. For downhill, set the cab facing downhill
direction. When traveling, always check the firmness of
the ground in front of machine.
 When traveling uphill, extend the working device to the
front to improve the balance, keep the working device
20 to 30cm and travel at low speed.
 When traveling downhill, lower the engine speed, keep
the travel lever close to the neutral position, and travel
at low speed.
 When traveling on slopes, operate machine straight up
or straight down, steering or crossing on the slope is
very dangerous. Always descend to a flat area to change
direction, then travel uphill again.
 When traveling on grass, fallen leaves or wet steel
plates always travel at low speed because there is a risk
of slip even if traveling on a slight grade.
 In case that engine stops when traveling on a slope,
place control lever to neutral position immediately, and
re-start the engine.
1.3.13 Safety Rules During Towing
Warning: Improper towing may damage machine, any mistake on selecting steep rope or inspection
can result in serious injury or death.
 Always wear gloves when handling steel ropes.
 Secure steel ropes to track frame.
 During towing operation, do not stand between the towing machine and the machine being towed.
 Do not tow machine on slopes.
 Never use a wire rope which has cut strands, reduced diameter, or kinks. There is danger that the rope
may break during the towing operation.