Operator's Manual
Fifth Edition · First Printing
Part No. 133557
GS-2668 DC • GS-3268 DC
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Driving on a slope
Determine the slope and and side slope ratings for
the machine and determine the slope grade.
Maximum slope rating, stowed
position:
GS-2668DC: 30% (17°)
GS-3268DC: 25% (14°)
Maximum side slope rating, stowed
position: 30% (17°)
Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditions
and adequate traction.
Press the drive speed button to the fast drive
speed mode.
To determine the slope grade:
Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer OR
use the following procedure.
You will need:
carpenter’s level
straight piece of wood, at least 3 feet / 1 m long
tape measure
Lay the piece of wood on the slope.
At the downhill end, lay the level on the top edge of
the piece of wood and lift the end until the piece of
wood is level.
While holding the piece of wood level, measure the
distance from the bottom of the piece of wood to
the ground.
Divide the tape measure distance (rise) by the
length of the piece of wood (run) and multiply by
100.
Example:
Rise = 12 in/ 0.3 m
0.3 m ÷ 3.6 m = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3%
If the slope exceeds the maximum slope or side
slope rating, then the machine must be winched or
transported up or down the slope. See Transport
and Lifting section.
rise
run
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