Always travel straight up or straight down a slope. Traveling at an angle on a slope may cause the machine to tip or possibly roll over. 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 at low speed when traveling on grass, fallen leaves, or wet steel plates. Even with slight slopes, there is a danger that the machine may slip. If the engine stops, depress the brake pedal immediately; lower the bucket to the ground; and apply the parking brake to stop the machine. When traveling downhill: Never shift gear or place the transmission at neutral.
It is dangerous not to use the braking force of the engine. Always place the transmission in a low gear before starting to travel down hill. Travel slowly. If necessary, use the braking force of the engine together with the brake pedal to control the travel speed. SAFETY Using the Brakes When the machine is traveling, do not rest your foot on the brake pedal. If you travel with your foot resting on the pedal, the brake will always be applied; this will cause the brakes to overheat and fail. Do not depress the brake pedal repeatedly, if not necessary. When traveling downhill, use the braking force of the engine and always use the right brake pedal at the same time.
Set to the lockup and use the braking force of the engine. Traveling in Reverse Traveling in reverse may pose several hazards. Always observe the following cautions before traveling. Always operate the machine only when you are seated. Lock the cab door and windows securely, both when they are open and when they are closed. Do not allow anyone except the operator to ride on the machine. If there are any persons in the area around the machine, there is danger that they may be hit or caught by the machine; this may lead to serious personal injury or death. Be sure that the area behind the machine is clear of people. Be sure that there are no objects in the way.
Before moving your machine, sound the horn to warn others in your area that you are moving. Check that the backup alarm (alarm buzzer when machine travels in reverse) works properly. When operating in areas that may pose a hazard or where there is poor visibility, designate a person to direct your movements. Do not rely totally on the mirrors on your machine. There are blind spots when using the mirrors. 1-36 WA430-6