Operator's Manual
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Part No. 216062
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Operating Instructions
Operation and Driving on a slope
Determine the uphill, downhill and side (super
elevation) slope ratings for the machine and
determine the slope grades.
Maximum grade (front/back): 5% ( 3°)
Maximum super elevation (side/side): 8% ( 4.5°)
Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditions
and adequate traction.
run
rise
To determine the slope grade:
Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer OR
use the following procedure.
You will need:
o
carpenter’s level
o straight piece of wood, at least 3 feet / 1 m long
tape measure
Lay the piece of wood on the slope.
At the downhill end, lay the level on the top edge of
the piece of wood and lift the end until the piece of
wood is level.
While holding the piece of wood level, measure the
vertical distance from the bottom of the piece of
wood to the ground.
Divide the tape measure distance (rise) by the
length of the piece of wood (run) and multiply by
100.
Example:
Piece of wood = 144 inches (3.6 m)
Run = 144 inches (3.6 m)
Rise = 12 inches (0.3 m)
12 in
÷
144 in = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3% grade
0.3 m
÷
3.6 m = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3% grade
If the slope exceeds the maximum uphill, downhill
or side slope rating, then the machine must not be
used on the slope.
>8%(4.5°)
>5%(3°)