12. OPERATION 12.12 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION INCORRECT PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING When traveling over obstacles such as boulders or tree stumps, the machine (in particular, the undercarriage) is subjected to a large shock, so reduce the travel speed and travel over the obstacle at the center of the tracks. As far as possible, remove such obstacles or avoid traveling over them. PRECAUTIONS AT Hi-SPEED TRAVEL On uneven roadbeds such as rock beds or uneven roads with large locks, travel at Lo speed. When Hi-speed traveling, set the idler in the forward direction.
AM090810 AD145900 PERMISSIBLE WATER DEPTH NOTICE When driving the machine out of water, if the angle of the machine exceeds 15°, the rear of the upper structure will go under water, and water will be thrown up by the radiator fan. This may cause the fan to break. Be extremely careful when driving the machine out of water. AM090830 Do not immerse the machine in water by more than the permis- sible depth (under center of carrier roller 1 ). In addition, for parts that have been immersed in water for a long time, pump in grease until the old grease comes out from the bearings. (Around the bucket pins) AM090840 2-74