5-12 BA E16 en* 1.0 * E16_10_500.fm
5 Operation
Parking the machine
Crushing hazard due to vehicle rolling away under its own weight
after parking it!
Serious injury or death can be caused by not securing the vehicle.
► Lower the boom and the stabilizer blade to the ground.
► Secure the vehicle accordingly (for example with chocks).
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and horizontal ground.
2. Position the boom straight ahead at the center of the vehicle.
3. Lower the boom and the stabilizer blade to the ground.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Operate the control lever repeatedly to release the pressure in the
hydraulic system.
6. Remove the starting key and carry it with you.
7. Raise the control lever base.
8. Close the windows and doors.
9. Close and lock all covers and doors.
10.Secure the vehicle with wheel chocks (see Fig. 135).
In order to prevent the formation of condensation water, fill up the fuel tank
nearly completely at the end of each working day.
Parking the vehicle on slopes
If parking the vehicle on a slope cannot be avoided, observe the following
in addition:
• Position the boom on the downhill side of the vehicle and firmly press
the attachment into the ground.
• Place stabilizer blade on the downhill side.
• Press the stabilizer blade against the ground.
• Secure the vehicle with wheel chocks (see Fig. 136).