MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
OPERATION
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TRAVELING ON SLOPES
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WARNING
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Turning or operating the work equipment when working
on slopes may cause the machine to lose it balance and
turn over, so avoid such operations.
It is particularly dangerous to swing downhill when the
bucket is loaded.
If such operations have to be carried out, pile soil to
make a platform (A) on the slope so that the machine can
be kept horizontal when operating.
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Do not travel up or down steep slopes. There is danger
that the machine may turn over.
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When traveling, raise the bucket approx. 40 to 50cm (15.8
to 19.7 in) from the ground.
Do not travel downhill in reverse.
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Never turn on slopes or travel across slopes.
Always go down to a flat place to perform these opera-
tions. It may be longer, but it will ensure safety.
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Always operate or travel in such a way that it is possible
to stop safely at any time if the machine slips or becomes
unstable.
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When traveling uphill, if the shoes slip or it is impossible
to travel uphill using only the force of the tracks, do not
use the pulling force of the arm to help the machine
travel uphill. There is danger that the machine may turn
over.
1. When traveling down steep hills, use the travel lever and fuel
control lever to keep the travel speed low.
When traveling down slopes of more than 15
°
, set the work
equipment in the posture shown in the figure on the right, and
lower the engine speed.
2. When traveling up a steep hill of more than 15
°
, set the work
equipment to the posture shown in the diagram on the right.
Summary of Contents for PC600-7
Page 2: ...1 1 FOREWORD 11 ...
Page 4: ...FOREWORD FOREWORD 1 3 ...
Page 5: ...FOREWORD FOREWORD 1 4 ...
Page 18: ...2 1 SAFETY 12 ...
Page 22: ...SAFETY SAFETY LABELS 2 5 LOCATION OF SAFETY LABELS 2 ...
Page 28: ...SAFETY SAFETY LABELS 2 11 19 Jump start prohibited 09842 A0481 ...
Page 59: ...3 1 OPERATION 13 ...
Page 168: ...MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS OPERATION 3 110 Boom operation Bucket operation ...
Page 211: ...4 1 MAINTENANCE 4 ...
Page 277: ...MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE 4 67 q Center frame A Important check points q Boom ...
Page 288: ...5 1 SPECIFICATIONS 15 ...
Page 291: ...6 1 ATTACHMENTS AND OPTIONS 16 ...
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