SUNWARD SWE90UF-2PB - Traveling on Slopes; Safety Rules During Towing

SWE90UF-2PB Operation & Maintenance Manual
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1.3.13 Traveling on Slopes
To prevent machine from tipping over or side sliding, follow
the instructions below.
 When travel on slopes, keep working equipments 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.
1.3.14 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