BA ET18, 20, 24 en* 1.5 * et18_20_24b510.fm 5-21
Operation 5
Stabilizer blade
1. Raise the control lever base.
2. Make sure that the lever A is situated left under the driver`s seat in
position 1 .
3. Lower the control lever base.
4. Set the dozer blade to the desired position.
Lowering the stabilizer blade too deeply into the ground can create a high
resistance.
► Slightly raise the stabilizer blade.
► The clearance between the dozer blade and the ground should be
about 1 cm (0.4 in).
► Raise the stabilizer blade before moving off.
The stabilizer blade is also used as a parking brake.
► Press the stabilizer blade against the ground.
Only perform work with an extended telescopic travel gear (option). Lower
the stabilizer blade and turn out the extensions (option).
Position Function
1 The stabilizer blade is actuated.
2 The telescopic travel gear is actuated.
Fig. 145Stabilizer blade/telescopic travel gear
1
2
A
Fig. 147Stabilizer blade
B
Function Position
Raise stabilizer blade Pull lever B backward
Lower stabilizer blade Push lever B forward