Operation 3.3. Operation Precautionary measures when driving up or down Turning on slopes, dams or hills Keep sufficient distance to ridges and steep slopes. There is danger of the machine tipping over or sliding down on steep slopes, embankments, or hill flanks. The limiting values are defined in chapter "6.4. Limit values for slopes" on page 6-3. Do not turn on a slope or drive across a slope. Turn or cross the section only level ground. When driving on slopes, avoid driving on grass, fallen leaves, or steel plates. Driving sideways on these surfaces types may result in the machine sliding. Drive very slowly and carefully.
To keep the centre of gravity as low as possible when driving on slopes, embankments, and hill flanks, you must set the bucket to a position just above the ground (approx. 200 to 300 mm). In the event of an emergency, displace the bucket fast on the bottom in order to stabilise the engine. Braking on slopes Adhere to the instructions in the chapter "Braking on slopes" on page 3-53. WA90-5 – VEAM270100 3-67