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OM 803 us – Edition 3.7 * * 803b330.fm
Operation
Parking the machine
Warning!
WARNING
Accident hazard due to incorrect parking!
Can cause serious injury or death.
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Park the machine on level ground
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Press the boom and the stabilizer blade against the ground
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Secure the tracks accordingly (chocks, for example)
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Stop the machine.
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Press the boom and the stabilizer blade against the ground.
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Reduce engine speed completely.
NOTICE
Never stop the engine under full load, otherwise it can be damaged due to
overheating. Except in case of an emergency, always ensure that the engine
can cool down before it is stopped.
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Let the engine run at idling speed with no load for at least 5 minutes before
you switch it off.
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Secure the machine against unauthorized operation.
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Raise the lock lever.
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Remove the starting key and carry it with you.
Parking the machine on slopes
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Avoid stopping the machine abruptly. Always ensure that there is enough space for
stopping the machine.
• Park the machine on firm, level and horizontal ground. Never park on slopes. If you
cannot avoid parking the machine on a slope:
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Press the bucket
onto
the ground on the downhill side of the machine.
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Place the stabilizer blade downhill and press it against the ground.
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Place chocks under the tracks to prevent the machine from moving.
Warning!
WARNING
Accident hazard due to control lever operation!
Can cause serious injury or death.
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Raise the lock lever before leaving the seat.
Fig. 75: Parking the machine on slopes