L: PERMISSIBLE WATER 1. Do not immerse the machine in water by more than the permissible depth (under center of carrier roller (1)). In addition, properly grease parts which have been immersed in-water for a long time, until the old grease comes out from the bearings (vicinity of bucket pins). 2. When driving the machine out of water, if the angle of the machine ex- ceeds 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. M: PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING UP OR DOWN HILLS 1. When traveling on a steep downhill grade.
When traveling down a hill, adjust the speed with the travel lever and fuel control dial. If the grade exceeds 15”, set the machine in the posture shown in the di- agram, and reduce the engine speed. a. A Do not travel on slopes of over 30” as there is danger that the ma- chine may overturn. b. A When traveling, raise the bucket approx. 20 - 30 cm from the ground. C. A When traveling over ridges or other obstacles, keep the work equipment close to the ground and travel slowly. d. A It is dangerous to turn on slopes or to travel across slopes. Al- ways go down to a flat place to perform these operations. It may be longer, but it will ensure safety. e.
A If the machine starts to slide or loses stability, lower the bucket immediately and brake the machine. f. A T urning or operating the work equipment when working on slopes may cause the machine to lose its balance and turn over, so avoid such operations. It is particularly dangerous to swing downhill when the bucket is loaded. If such operations have to be carried out, pile soil to make platform (A) on the slope so that the machine can be kept horizontal when operating. - 74 -