SAFETY MACHINE OPERATION SAFETY Traveling on Slopes To prevent the machine from tipping over or slipping to the side, always do as follows. When traveling on slopes, keep the work equipment approximately 20 to 30cm (8 to 12 in) above the ground. In case of emergency, quickly lower the work equipment to the ground immediately to help stop the machine. When travel up slopes, set the operator's cab facing uphill, when travel down slopes, set the operator's cab facing downhill. Always check the firmness of the ground under the front of the machine when traveling.
When traveling up a steep slope, extend the work equip- ment to the front to improve the balance, keep the work equipment approximately 20 to 30cm (8 to 12 in) above the ground, and travel at low speed. When traveling downhill, lower the engine speed, keep the travel lever close to the neutral position, and travel at low speed. Always travel straight up or down a slope. Traveling at an angle or across the slope is extremely dangerous. Do not turn on slopes or travel across slopes. Always go down to a flat place to change the position of the machine, then travel on to the slope again. Travel on grass, fallen leaves, or wet steel plates with low speed.
Even with slight slopes there is a hazard that the machine may slip. If the engine stops when the machine is traveling on a slope, move the control levers immediately to the neutral position and start the engine again. 2-24