SAFETY MEASURES DURING OPERATION 10.2.3 DRIVING When driving, set the bucket to the transport position. The bucket is in its transport position when the transport position markings on frame and boom are aligned in parallel. When driving on uneven ground, drive slowly and avoid sud- den steering movements. If the engine goes out while driving or if the hydraulic pump breaks down, you may no longer steer the machine. An emer- gency steering system will only be available, if the machine is moved with a speed of min. 1.24 mph (2 km/h) (1.24 mph is the max. permitted towing speed). 75_152 10.2.4 DRIVING ON SLOPES 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 "33.3 Limit Values for Slopes". 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. 7.87 in (200 mm) to 11.8 in (300 mm)). In an emergency, quickly lower the bucket to the ground to stabilize the machine. Do not turn on a slope or drive across a slope. Turn or cross the section only on level ground. When driving on slopes, avoid driving on grass, fallen leaves, or steel plates.
Driving sideways on these surfaces may result in the machine sliding. Drive very slowly and carefully. When driving down a slope, use the braking power of the en- gine and drive slowly. If the engine stops while you are driving on a slope, immedi- ately apply the service brake to stop the machine. Then apply the parking brake. Lower the work unit. When driving on a hill with a load, drive uphill: in forward direction downhill: in reverse direction 29