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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING
Cautions on traveling on slopes
Do not perform any operation on a slope.
The machine may lose its balance and tip
over if the working equipment is operated on
a slope.
When traveling on slopes of 15 degrees or
more, position the heavier end of the
machine (front or back, whichever is heavier)
pointing up the slope. Also, be careful not to
tip over or slide.
• Never travel on slopes that are too steep
for the machine to maintain its stability
(maximum gradeability: 30°, lateral tipping
angle: 15°). Note that in reality, the
machine’s stability becomes lower than the
above values depending on the working
condition.
• When traveling on slopes, lower the bucket
to a height of 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in.)
above the ground. In emergencies, lower
the bucket to the ground and stop the
machine.
• When traveling on slopes or grades, drive
slowly in 1st (low) speed. Especially on
down slopes, slow down the engine speed
and limit the stroke length of the left control
lever to less than half. Going down a slope
at high speed may lead to loss of control.
• Stopping abruptly on a slope may result in
the machine losing its balance and tipping
over.
• Do not change directions on slopes or
traverse slopes. First return to a flat
surface, and then take an alternative path.
• The machine may slip sideways even on a
slight slope if the ground is covered with
grass or dead leaves, or when traveling on
a wet metal plate or frozen surfaces. Make
sure the machine is never positioned
sideways on slopes.
• If the machine is stalled on the slope,
return each control lever to the neutral
position before restarting the engine.
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