Hitachi Zaxis 17U-5A, Operator'S Manual

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DRIVING THE MACHINE
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Travel Motor
M104-05-008
Traveling
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CAUTION: Use a signal person when traveling the
machine along road shoulders or in congested areas.
Coordinate hand signals before starting the machine.
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Be sure to confirm the position of travel motors before
traveling and operate the travel levers/pedals.
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Select a travel route that is as flat as possible. Steer the
machine as straight as possible, making small gradual
changes in direction.
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Before traveling on them, check the strengths of bridges
and road shoulders, and reinforce if necessary.
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Use wood plates in order not to damage the road surface.
Be careful of steering when operating on asphalt roads in
summer.
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When crossing train tracks, use wooden plates in order
not to damage them.
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Do not make contact with electric wires or bridges.
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When crossing a river, measure the depth of the river
using the bucket and cross slowly. Do not cross the river
when the depth of the river is deeper than the upper
edge of the upper roller.
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When traveling on rough terrain, reduce engine speed.
Select slow travel speed. Slower speed will reduce
possible damage to the machine.
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Avoid operations that may damage the track and
undercarriage components.
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During freezing weather, always clean snow and ice from
track shoes before loading and unloading machine, to
prevent the machine from slipping.
SA-673
M586-05-002