Machine Operation
Operating the Travel Levers
WARNING
� Never allow anyone to enter the slew
(swing) radius and machine path.
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Signal your intention to move by
sounding the horn.
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There are blind spots to the rear of the
machine.
If necessary, swing the cab around
before backing up to check that the
area is safe and clear.
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Before operating the travel levers,
check to make sure that the dozer
blade is to the front of the operator’s
seat. BE AWARE that when the dozer
blade is to the rear of the operator’s
seat, the travel levers operate in the
opposite direction to when the dozer
blade is in the front.
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Remove any obstacles in the
machine’s path.
Traveling Forward and Backward
1. Pull the throttle lever and increase the
engine speed.
2. Fully lower the safety lock lever(s) to
disengage the lock.
3. Fold the hoe attachment and lower it
to 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.) above the
ground.
4. Lift the dozer blade.
5. Operate the left and right travel levers as
described below.