Dingo K9-2 Operation & Maintenance Manual
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Operating on Uneven Ground
requires extra caution
Do not
operate on uneven ground
exceeding 15 degrees.
Always have the heavy end of the
machine uphill
. Weight distribution will
change. An empty bucket will make the rear
of the machine heaviest, a loaded bucket
will make the front of the machine heaviest.
Various attachments will change which end
is heaviest. These same rules apply when
loading and unloading the Dingo onto a
trailer or truck.
If a slope is greater than 5 degrees, only go
up or down - not across.
Reduce speed over rough or uneven
ground, to reduce the likelihood of machine
rollover.
Avoid turning on uneven ground.
If you
must turn, turn slowly keeping the heavy
end of the machine uphill.
Do not operate near ditches or
embankments, the machine could turn over
if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or
ditch or the edge caves in.
Use caution when operating on wet grass,
reduced traction could cause wheel slip.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc from the work area. Watch for ruts or
bumps as uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Operate in slow speed. Put pump
selector valve in slow (turtle) position so that
you will not have to stop or shift while on the
uneven ground.
If parking on uneven ground or hillsides
always lower the Dingo arms and
attachment to the ground and chock the
wheels.
If machine becomes unstable, jump clear.
Never try to stabilise the machine by putting
your foot on the ground.
Children
Be wary of the presence of children when
operating a Dingo.
Keep children out of the work site and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult.
Be alert and turn the machine off if
children enter the area.
Never carry children (or anyone) on the
Dingo or any of its attachments.
Do not allow children to play on the Dingo
or within the Dingo work site (aside from the
danger of working machinery there may be
holes into which a child could fall or various
other dangers).
Do not allow children to operate the
machine.
Before reversing look behind and down for
small children. Be aware of blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or ends of fences that may
obscure vision.
Service
Should be performed by an authorised Service
Agent
Before performing any service, repairs,
maintenance or adjustment, stop the engine
and remove the key.
Never run the machine in an enclosed
area.
Perform all maintenance with the Dingo
arms fully lowered. If Dingo arms need to
be raised to perform tasks, secure them in
the raised position by using cylinder locks
or a safety stand. (Contact a Dingo
representative if you are unsure)
