SAFETY MACHINE OPERATION SAFETY TRAVELING ON SLOPES To prevent the machine from tipping over or slipping to the side, always do as follows. q Keep the work equipment approx. 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in) above the ground. In case of emergency, lower the work equipment to the ground immediately to help stop the machine. q When travel up slopes, set the operator's cab facing uphill, when travel down slopes, set the operator's cab facing downhill. Always check the firmness of the ground under the front of the machine when traveling.
q When traveling up a steep slope, extend the work equip ment to the front to improve the balance, keep the work equipment approximately 20 to 30cm (8 to 12 in) above the ground, and travel at low speed. q When traveling downhill, lower the engine speed, keep the travel lever close to the neutral position, and travel at low speed. When traveling down a slope with a grade of more than 15°, set the machine with the sprocket (1) at the downhill end and the work equipment in the posture shown in the diagram on the right, then lower the engine speed and travel downhill. 2-24