Gehl Z17 GEN:2, Operator'S Manual

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8. Operating Precautions
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WARNING These instructions should be strictly followed for the safety of you, others and your machine.
• Be aware that the machine may tip over when swinging the
upper structure or swinging the implement on a slope.
• Never swing the upper structure toward the downward side
of the slope with earth loaded in the bucket.
(See the illustration at upper right.)
• If swinging is unavoidable, level off a work area to maintain
the machine as horizontal as possible, then swing.
(See the illustration at lower right.)
For leveling off a work area, refer to Section "13-12.
Precautions for going up and down a slope".
• Park on level ground. If parking on a slope is unavoidable,
block the tracks with solid pieces of wood and dig the buck-
et into the ground. (See the illustration at right.)
• If necessary to park the machine on the side of a road, set
up a warning flag, fence, or lamp that can be easily recog-
nized by passing cars and pedestrians but does not impede them.
For parking procedures, refer to Section "13-16. Parking the machine".
• When leaving the operator's seat, do the following:
(1) Be sure to place the bucket on the ground.
(2) Set the lock levers to the lock position.
(3) Stop the engine.
(4) Set all the locks to the lock position.
(5) Be sure to take the starter switch key out of the starter switch.
For information about parking procedures, refer to Section
"13-16. Parking the machine".
For information about the parts to be locked, refer to Section "13-20. Locking".
Working on a slope
Parking the machine
Earth laid
on the
ground
020199-00E
120 degrees
Place the
blade on
the ground
Block
Dig the bucket into the ground
020200-00E
Lock
(Left side)
Lock lever
020173-00E
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