12. OPERATION 12.13 PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING UP OR DOWN HILLS ¤ WARNING When traveling, raise the bucket approx. 20 – 30 cm (8 – 12 in) from the ground. Do not travel downhill in reverse. When traveling over ridges or other obstacles, keep the work equipment close to the ground and travel slowly. INCORRECT It is dangerous to turn on slopes or to travel across slopes. Always go down to a flat place to perform these operations. It may be longer, but it will ensure safety. CORRECT If the machine starts to slide or loses stability, lower the bucket immediately and brake the machine.
AM090850 Turning 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 on the slope so that the machine can be kept horizontal when operating. INCORRECT CORRECT Platform AM090860 Do not travel on slopes of over 30° as there is danger that the machine may overturn. 1) When traveling down steep hills, use the travel lever and fuel control lever to keep the travel speed low.
When traveling down slopes of more than 15°, set the work equipment in the posture shown in the figure on the right, and lower the engine speed. Down hill 90° – 110° 20 – 30 cm (8 – 12 in) AM089020 2) When traveling up a steep hill of more than 15°, set the work equipment in the posture shown in the diagram on the right. Up hill 90° – 110° 20 – 30 cm (8 – 12 in) AM089030 2-75