OPERATION 12.4 MOVING MACHINE I- A WARNING When moving off, check that the area around the machine is safe, and sound the horn before moving. Clear all personnel from the machine and the area. Clear all obstacles from the path of the machine. Use extreme care when reversing the machine. Note there is a blind spot behind the machine. When starting on slopes, always keep the brake pedal depressed even after releasing brake lock lever. When starting the machine on a steep uphill grade, run the engine at full throttle and rotate gear shift lever into 1st and move transmission steering lever to the F (for- ward) or Fl (reverse) position with brake pedal depressed.
When the machine has started slowly (or track shoes are slipping), propel the machine by slowly releasing brake pedal. 2-36