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OPERATION
OPERATION
3-97
PARKING MACHINE 3
WARNING
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When parking the machine, select flat hard ground.
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Avoid parking the machine on a slope.
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On slopes, even if steering, directional and gear shift
lever is set to the N position, the machine may move
slowly down the slope.
If it is unavoidably necessary to park the machine on a
slope, place the parking lever at the LOCK position
and insert blocks under the track shoes. As an addi-
tional safety measure, lower the work equipment and
thrust the blade into the ground.
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If the work equipment control lever is touched by acci-
dent, the work equipment may move suddenly, and
this may lead to a serious accident. Before standing up
from the operator's seat, always place the safety lock
lever and parking lever securely at the LOCK position.
1. Stop the machine. For details, see “STOPPING MACHINE (3-88)“.
2. Set parking lever (1) to the LOCK position and apply the
parking brake.
3. Move blade control lever (2) to the LOWER position, and
lower the blade to the ground.
Free
Lock
Lower