SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
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8.
For traveling up grades, position switches as follows:
a. Position Drive Speed/Torque
Select switch to High. (Backward
position)
NOTE:
For smoother operation when driving with fully extended boom,
place Drive control to Slow before stopping.
This machine is equipped with a Drive Orientation Indicator. The
yellow light on the platform control console indicates that the
boom is swung beyond the rear and the machine may Drive/
Steer in the opposite direction from the movement of the con
-
trols. If the indicator is illuminated, operate the Drive function in
the following manner:
1.
Match the black and
white direction arrows
on both platform con
-
trol panel and the chas
-
sis to determine the
direction the machine
will travel.
2.
Push and release the Drive Orientation Over
-
ride switch. Within 3 seconds, slowly move the
Drive control toward the arrow matching the
intended direction of machine travel. The indi
-
cator light will flash during the 3 second interval until the
drive function is selected.
Traveling on a Grade
When traveling a grade, maximum braking and traction are obtained
with the boom stowed, in position over the rear drive, and in line
with the direction of travel. Drive the machine forward when climb
-
ing a grade, and in reverse when descending a grade. Do not exceed
the machine's maximum rated gradability.
IF THE BOOM IS OVER THE FRONT, DIRECTION OF STEER AND DRIVE MOVEMENT WILL
BE OPPOSITE FROM THE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROLS.
FWD
REV
Figure 4-7. Traveling on a Grade
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