Takeuchi TB175, Operator'S Manual, Page: 75 / 231

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OPERATION
Machine Operation
2. Fully lower the safety lock lever to
disengage the lock.
3. Fold the hoe attachment and lower it to
30 to 40 cm(12 to 16 in.) above the ground.
4. Lift the dozer blade.
5. Operate the left and right travel levers as
described below.
When the dozer blade is in front of the
operator’s seat:
a
To move forward:
Tilt the levers forward.
e
To move backward:
Tilt the levers backward.
Operating the Travel Levers
WARNING
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Never allow anyone to enter the
slewing (swing) radius and machine
path.
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Signal your intention to move by
sounding the horn.
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There are blind spots to the rear of the
machine.
If necessary, swing the cab around
before backing up to check that the
area is safe and clear.
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Before operating the travel levers,
check to make sure that the dozer blade
is to the front of the operator’s seat.
BE AWARE that when the dozer blade
is to the rear of the operator’s seat, the
travel levers operate in the opposite
direction to when the dozer blade is in
the front.
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Remove any obstacles in the
machine’s path.
Traveling Forward and Backward
1. Increase the engine speed.
Neutral Neutral
L
FC
L3D011
H
L3D009
30~40cm
E4D014
E4D015