12. OPERATION 12.14 HOW TO ESCAPE FROM MUD Always operate carefully to avoid getting stuck in mud. If the machine does get stuck in mud, use the following procedures to get the machine out. Be careful not to get stuck in mud when operating. If you do get stuck in mud, do as follows to escape. Place the machine push-up switch at position 1 . This will increase the pushing power of the boom and make it easier to escape. AM090890 12.14.1 WHEN ONE SIDE IS STUCK When only one side is stuck in mud, use the bucket to raise the track, then lay boards or logs and drive the machine out. If neces- sary, put a board under the bucket also.
CORRECT NOTICE When using the boom or arm to raise the machine, always have the bottom of the bucket in contact with the ground. (Never push with the teeth). The angle between the boom and arm should be 90° to 110°. The same applies when using the inverting bucket. AM090870 12.14.2 WHEN BOTH SIDES ARE STUCK When the tracks on both sides are stuck in mud and the machine will not move, lay boards as explained above, and dig the bucket into the ground in front. Then pull in the arm as in normal digging operations and put the travel levers in the FORWARD position to pull the machine out. CORRECT AM090880 2-77