SAFETY KEEP RIDERS OFF MACHINE Riders on machine are subject to injury such as be- ing struck by foreign objects and being thrown off the machine. Only the operator should be on the machine. Keep riders off. Riders also obstruct the operator’s view, resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner. SA-427 DRIVE SAFELY Beware of the possibility of slipping and/or turning over the machine when driving on a slope. When driving on level ground, hold the bucket at mark (A) 400 to 500 mm above the ground as il- lustrated. Avoid driving over any obstacles. Drive the machine slowly when driving on rough terrain. Avoid quick direction changes.
Failure to do so may cause the machine to turn over. If the engine stops while driving, the steering function becomes inoperative. Immediately stop the machine by applying the bake to prevent personal accident. 014-E01B-0427 SA-448 DRIVE MACHINE SAFELY (WORK SITE) Before driving the machine, always confirm that the steering wheel/F-N-R lever direction corresponds to the direction you wish to drive. Be sure to detour around any obstructions. Driving on a slope may cause the machine to slip or overturn, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
When driving up or down a slope, keep the bucket facing the direction of travel, approximately 200 to 300 mm (approximately 8 to 12 in) (A) above the ground. If the machine starts to skid or becomes unstable, immediately lower the bucket to the ground and stop. Driving across the face of a slope or steering on a slope may cause the machine to skid or overturn. If the direction must be changed, move the machine to level ground, then, change the direction to ensure safe operation. 019-E07A-0448 SA-449 SA-450 019-E05B-0515 SA-451 SA-10