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DX380LC-7
Working in Water
When working in water, do not operate in water higher than the
center of upper track roller(s) (1, Figure 65).
If swing bearing gets wet, immediately grease it until all the old
grease is purged from bearing.
If water gets into swing gear housing, drain water immediately
by removing lower inspection cover. Apply new grease.
After working in water, purge old grease from bucket pins.
Escaping From Mud
Be very careful to avoid getting stuck in mud.
Track On One Side Stuck
NOTE:
When using the boom or arm to raise the machine,
always have the bottom of the bucket in contact with
the ground. The angle between the boom and arm
must be 90° - 110°.
The same applies when using the bucket installed in
the reverse direction.
When only one side is stuck in mud, use the bucket to raise the
track and then lay boards or logs and drive the machine out.
Tracks On Both Sides Stuck
When the tracks on both sides are stuck in mud and slipping,
making it impossible for the machine to move, lay boards or logs
as explained above and dig the bucket into the ground in front.
Then pull in the arm as in normal digging operations and put the
travel levers in the FORWARD position to pull the machine out.
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Figure 64
NOTICE
When working in water, do not exceed a slope of more than
15°. If the slope is over 15°, the rear part of the upper
structure will be immersed in water, resulting in radiator fan
and engine damage.
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Figure 65
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Figure 66
Figure 67
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