Parking Machine Avoid making sudden stops, or parking machine wherever it happens to be at end of workday. Park machine on firm and level ground away from traffic and away from high walls, drop-offs and any area of potential water accumulation or runoff. If parking on inclines is unavoidable, block crawler tracks to prevent movement. Lower bucket or other working attachment completely to ground, or to an overnight support saddle. To prevent unintended or accidental movement. 120 Block When parking on public roads, provide fences, signs, flags, or lights, and put up any other necessary signs to ensure that passing traffic can see machine clearly.
Park machine so machine, flags, signs and fences do not obstruct traffic. After front attachment has been lowered to an overnight storage position and all switches and operating controls are in "OFF" position, safety lock lever must be moved to "LOCK" position. This will disable all pilot control functions. Unlock Always close door of operator's cabin and lock all equipment to prevent any unauthorized person from operating the machine. Lock FG018462 Figure 35 The hydraulic system remains pressurized, provided accumulator, is charged even when engine is not running. Accumulator pressure should decrease in a short time (approximately one minute).
While hydraulic system maintains a charge, hydraulic work tools and machine controls remain functional. Machine movement will occur if any controls are moved. This can result in death or serious injury. Always move hydraulic lockout control to "LOCK" position before stopping off engine or immediately after engine stops running. FG018379 Figure 36 Safety 1-45 DX225LC-3