Printed in U.S.A.
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918196/EP0913
General Travel Instructions
1. Avoid sudden movements and sharp turns.
2. Travel slowly on rough, frozen, or uneven terrain.
3. Travel straight up and down slopes — never
across. See Figure 3-27. Extend arm and lower
boom to keep the bucket about 12” (300 mm) off
the ground. If the machine starts to slide or
becomes unstable, lower the bucket to regain con-
trol. If the engine stalls, lower the bucket, make
sure that all controls are in the neutral position and
restart the engine. See
“Operating on Slopes” on
page 3-22
for more information about operating
the machine on slopes.
Figure 3-27 Travel Down Slope
4. To travel straight, push both travel control levers
(or pedals) forward (or rearward). The farther the
levers (or pedals) are moved, the faster the travel
speed.
5. Pivot (or wide) turns are made by rotating only one
track forward (or rearward). The machine will
pivot on the stationary track.
6. Spin turns are made by rotating one track forward
and one track rear. The machine will spin around
its center.
7. The excavator can travel in water as deep as the top
of the upper track rollers. Be sure that the footing is
solid so the machine will not sink.
Traveling on Slopes
Traveling on a slope is hazardous. When traveling, use
the following guidelines:
•
Travel straight up and down slopes—never across.
See Figure 3-28.
•
See Figure 3-28 on where to place the dipper arm,
boom and bucket for uphill and downhill travel.
Raise the bucket 10” – 12" (20 cm – 30 cm) off the
ground for better stability. If the machine starts to
slide or becomes unstable, lower the bucket to
regain control. If the engine stalls, lower the
bucket, be sure that all controls are in the neutral
position and restart the engine.
•
When traveling down a slope, control the speed
with the travel levers and the throttle control;
reduce engine speed.
•
To achieve the best stability while excavating,
lower the dozer blade to the ground.
•
Avoid traveling over objects such as rocks, trees,
stumps, etc.
•
Stop the machine travel before moving the bucket
or dozer blade controls.
WARNING
•
Do not travel up a slope steeper than
15°. Do not travel down a slope steeper
than 25°. Keep the boom centered while
traveling.
•
Keep attachments as low as possible
when traveling on slopes and or rough
terrain.
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