jcb 8014 CTS, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Stopping and Parking
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Stopping and Parking
General
WARNING Make sure that the excavator is in a safe condition.
CAUTION Low speed must always be selected when unloading the machine from a vehicle or tracking down
steep slopes. The machine will take longer to stop when the levers are released if high speed is selected.
CAUTION Before stopping the engine, lower the dozer blade to the ground.
1. Park the machine on solid, level ground.
2. Release the two track levers then push the hand throttle lever to the idle position.
3. Lower the bucket and dozer to the ground.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Discharge the hydraulic pressure.
Refer to: Discharge (Page 147).
6. Switch off all unnecessary switches. If you are leaving the machine, make sure that all switches are set
to off.
7. Leave and secure the machine.
7.1. Raise the left armrest or engage the lever lock(s).
7.2. Use the handrails to leave the cab.
7.3. If you are leaving the machine for a long period, close and latch the window(s) and lock the door.
Make sure that the fuel filler cap is locked (if a lock is installed).
Emergency Stop Procedure
Switch the engine off with the key and then lower the excavator arm safely to the ground. Refer to: Excavator
Arm (Emergency Operation) (Page 77).