Wacker Neuson ET12 02, Operator'S Manual

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BA ET18, 20, 24 en* 1.5 * et18_20_24b500.fm
5-3
Operation 5
5.4 Travel operation
Drive position
• Position the machine as shown.
• Position the boom at the center and raise it about 20 to 30 cm (8 – 12
in) off the ground.
Information
During machine travel, raise the stabilizer blade sufficiently high off the
ground to avoid ground contact on rough terrain.
Starting machine travel and stopping
WARNING
Accident hazard due to incorrectly rotated upper carriage!
If rotated incorrectly, the upper carriage blocks the visibility of the travel path.
► Before starting machine travel on a construction site, align the upper
carriage so that the operator has an unrestricted view of the travel path.
Starting machine travel
After starting the engine:
• Indicator lights
29 (charge indicator light) and 30 (engine oil pressure)
go out.
• Slowly actuate the drive lever.
➥
Machine travel starts.
Information
Machine travel cannot be started unless the control lever bases are folded
down.
Stopping
The drive levers automatically return to their initial positions as soon as
they are released. This creates sufficient hydraulic braking effect.
During downhill machine travel, the automatic hydraulic brake valves
prevent the machine from moving faster than the permissible travel speed.
Information
Use the drive levers to reduce the travel speed as required.
Fig. 117Machine travel position
20 to 30 cm
(8 – 12 in)