Case CX490D, Operator'S Manual

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4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Gradual turn on the move
Press one of the pedals or push one of the levers and,
at the same time, press the other pedal or push the other
lever in the same direction, but slightly harder.
Stopping travel
To come to a complete halt, simply release the levers or
pedals and they will return to neutral.
NOTICE: Allow as much time as possible to stop the ma-
chine.
NOTICE: Avoid abrupt stopping as much as practicable.
NOTICE: Park or stop the machine on level solid ground
in safe area.
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Cautions for traveling
1. Start traveling operation after checking location of the
travel unit before commencing travel operation.
2. Select ground as flat and solid as possible for travel-
ing.
3. Travel bypassing obstructions.
NOTICE: when using wide shoes avoid traveling on rough
ground. Wider shoes tend to cause deformation or crack
of the shoes.
4. Travel with decreased traveling speed on rough
ground.
5. Encourage a large turn for changing direction and
avoid abrupt pivoting turns or spinning turns as much
as possible.
6. Check the route to travel in advance.
7. Prepare a personnel to signal operator whenever mov-
ing the machine in a location with poor visibility.
Pay attention to permissible weight of bridge when
crossing the bridge.
8. Take necessary measure such as placing plates so as
not to damage surface of paved road.
9. Slow down and loosen tension of the track shoes when
traveling on place with gravels and cobbles.
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