Parking the Machine SAFETY When parking the machine, it is important to follow several basic safety rules. You are responsible for the security of the machine when it is parked. Always park the machine on firm, level ground away from moving equipment, pedestrians, or traffic. Select a place where there is no hazard of landslides, falling rocks, or flooding. Lower all work equipment completely to the ground. Set work equipment lock lever (1) to the LOCK position (L). Set parking brake switch (2) to the ON position (A). Turn the engine OFF and remove the starting key. Close the operator’s cab door. See “Leaving the Machine” on page 1-20. Use the key to lock and secure all the equipment locks.
Be sure all access panels, cab, fuel and oil tanks are locked and secure to prevent tampering with the machine while unattended. See “Locking the Machine” on page 2-152. Avoid parking the machine on a slope of any kind. If you must park on a slope, park with the bucket facing down the slope and put blocks under the wheels to prevent the machine from moving. WA430-6 1-19