Operator's Manual
Fifth Edition • Fifth Printing
Operating Instructions
42 GS
™
-30 • GS
™
-32 • GS
™
-46
Part No. 114313GT
Driving on a slope
Determine the slope and side slope ratings for the
machine and determine the slope grade.
GS-1530, GS-1532, GS-2032, GS-2046 and GS-2646
Maximum slope rating,
stowed position:
30%
17°
Maximum side slope
rating, stowed position:
30%
17°
GS-1930, GS-1932, GS-2632, GS-3232 and GS-3246
Maximum slope rating,
stowed position:
25%
14°
Maximum side slope
rating, stowed position:
25%
14°
Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditions
and adequate traction.
Press the drive speed button to the fast drive speed
mode.
To determine the slope grade:
Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer OR
use the following procedure.
You will need:
•
carpenter’s level
•
straight piece of wood, at least 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 = 3.6 m
Run = 3.6 m
Rise = 0.3 m
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 be
winched or transported up or down the slope. See
Transport and Lifting section.
