BA D18 us* 1.1 * D18b500.fm 5-13
Operation 5
Machine travel on slopes with a loaded skip
When performing machine travel on slopes with a loaded skip, the front
side of the machine must always face the uphill side of the slope
whichever the travel direction. Do not perform machine travel on slopes
steeper than 25 %.
l Machine travel on slopes with an unloaded skip
When performing machine travel on slopes with an unloaded skip, the
front side of the machine must always face the downhill side of the slope
whichever the travel direction. Do not perform machine travel on slopes
steeper than 25 %.
The engine brake does not have enough effect at a certain engine speed
during downhill travel. Reduce engine speed.