3.10 MOVING THE SHOVEL OPERATION 3.10.2 TRAVELLING INSTRUCTIONS G Never travel the Shovel without first making certain that no one will be endangered. G Be sure to sound the signal horn before starting to drive to make your intention clear. G Before travelling long distances swing the superstructure par- allel to the undercarriage and apply the swing brake. G When travelling over inclines and gradients raise the working attachment only to such a height, that the bucket has suffi- cient ground clearance. G Do not travel crossways to slope. G Whenever possible operate the Shovel with the sprockets to the rear in the direction of travel.
G On steep terrain make sure that the final drives are at the rear in relation to travel direction. G Before travelling over a bridge find out whether its bearing capacity is sufficient for the operating weight of the Shovel. G Check for sufficient clearance and use a spotter. G Pay attention to high voltage lines. On rough terrain observe movement of the boom. G Travel speed must conform to local conditions so that the Shovel can be stopped at any time. G Change travelling direction only after the machine is stopped. G In order to avoid damage to track rollers and links, never turn the undercarriage over ditches and troughs.
G When working attachment is removed, the reduced stability of the Shovel has to be considered during travelling or slewing and when basic boom is operated. The stability can be improved, when the final drives are positioned opposite to counterweight. G Observe permissible tilt angle of the Diesel engine when trav- elling uphill or downhill (superstructure must be in line with the undercarriage). Refer to Engine Operation Manual for the respective data. 224