Operation on Slopes If the machine has to be used on a slope, pile soil to make a platform that will keep the machine as horizontal as possible. Improper traveling on steep slopes could result in machine tipping, rollover or sliding down the slope. Always fasten your seat belt. 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) When possible, operate machine up slopes and down slopes. Avoid operating machine across slope. On hills, banks or slopes, carry bucket approximately 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) above ground. In case of an emergency, quickly Lower bucket or work tool to ground to help stop machine. Do not travel on grass, fallen leaves, or wet steel plates. Even slight slopes can cause machine to slide down a slope.
Travel at low speed and make sure that the machine is always traveling directly up or down slope. 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) Do not change travel direction on a slope. This could result in tipping or sliding sideways of machine. Improper operation when working on slopes can cause a tip over. Use caution when swinging or operating work equipment on slopes. Do not swing work equipment from uphill side to downhill side when bucket is loaded. This could cause machine to tip or rollover. In addition, lower bucket as far as possible, keep it pulled into front, and keep swing speed as slow as possible.
FG018425 Figure 31 If the machine begins to slide down on a grade, immediately dump load and turn the machine downhill. Be careful to avoid any ground condition which could cause the machine to tip. Tipping can occur when you work on hills, on banks, or on slopes. Tipping can also occur when you cross ditches, ridges, or travel over unexpected obstructions. Keep the machine under control. Do not overload the machine beyond capacity. When traveling up a steep slope, extend work equipment to front to improve balance, keep work equipment approximately 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) above ground, and travel at low speed. FG018391 Figure 32 Do not turn on slopes or travel across slopes.
Always go down to a flat place to change position of the machine, then travel backup the slope again. DX225LC-3 Safety 1-42