12.4 MOVING MACHINE A WARNING When moving machine, check that the area around the ma- chine is safe, and sound the horn before moving. Do not allow any persons in the area around the machine. There is a blind spot behind the machine, so be particularly careful when reversing. When starting on slopes, always keep brake pedal @I de- pressed after setting parking brake lever @ to the FREE position. When starting the machine on a steep uphill grade, keep brake pedal @ depressed, run the engine at full throttle, then set gear shift lever 0 to the Fl or RI position. When the machine starts to move slowly (or the shoes slip), release brake pedal @ slowly and let the machine start moving. 1.
Pull fuel control lever @ to increase the engine speed. AE080270 2. Set safety lever @ of blade control lever @ to the FREE position. 3. Move blade control lever @ to the RAISE position and raise the blade 400 - 500 mm (1.6 - 2.0 in) off the ground. AE080280 J 2-27