Takeuchi TB260, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
Check the position of the undercarriage
(tracks) before traveling
PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING
Before operating the travel levers/pedals,
make sure that the dozer blade is to the front
of the operator’s seat. Remember that when
the dozer blade is to the rear of the
operator’s seat, the travel levers/pedals must
be operated in the reverse direction from
when it is to the front.
Travel safely
• Travel with the dozer blade raised, the hoe
attachment folded as shown on the figure
above, and the bucket raised 30 to 40 cm
(12 to 16 in.) above the ground.
• Do not slew while traveling. If you must
operate the hoe attachment while traveling,
operate at speeds slow enough so you
have complete control at all times.
• When a load greater than a set value is
applied during traveling in 2nd (high)
speed, the speed will automatically slow
down to 1st (low) speed. When the load
becomes lighter, the speed will increase
and return to 2nd (high) speed. It should be
noted that the travel speed changes
depending on the load condition (for
machines with the automatic travel shift-
down system).
• When traveling on the uneven road or
sharp slope, turn off the deceleration
switch and the auto-deceleration switch. If
the machine is operated on such roads
with these switches turned on, the engine
speed may increase, causing the machine
to travel unexpectedly rapidly (for machines
with the deceleration and auto-deceleration
switches).
• Avoid crossing over obstacles whenever
possible. If you must do so, keep the hoe
attachment close to the ground level and
travel slowly. Never cross obstacles which
will tilt the machine to an angle of 10° or
greater.
• On uneven ground, maintain the low speed
and avoid starting, stopping or changing
directions abruptly. Otherwise, the working
equipment may come in contact with the
ground, causing the machine to lose its
balance and get damaged or to damage
the structures in the surrounding area.