INCORRECT TRAVEL POSTURE 40 ~ 50 cm (16 ~ 20 in.) ARO1280L Figure 18 TRAVELING ON SLOPES Never jump onto a machine that is running away to stop it. There is danger of serious injury. Traveling on slopes could result in the machine tipping over or slipping. On hills, banks or slopes, carry the bucket approximately 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in) above the ground. In case of an emergency, quickly lower the bucket to the ground to help stop the machine. HAOB610L Figure 19 HAOB620L Figure 20 Do not travel on grass, fallen leaves, or wet steel plates.
Even slight slopes may cause the machine to slip to the side, so travel at low speed and make sure that the machine is always traveling directly up or down the slope. Avoid changing the direction of travel on a slope. This could result in tipping or side slipping of the machine. When possible, operate the machine up slopes and down slopes. Avoid operating the machine across the slope, when possible. Figure 21 022-00058E Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety 1-25