Takeuchi TCR50 Operator's Manual page 78

OPERATION
Operating Procedures
Cautions on Traveling on Slopes
WARNING
� Never exceed the machine's stability
(maximum gradeability – 30°, lateral
tipping angle – 10°). Also note that
when actual working area conditions
are poor the machine's stability may be
lower.
� When going up or down slopes having
a gradient of 15 degrees or more, travel
up and down the slope with the heavy
end of the dump carrier pointed uphill.
� Travel at slow speed on slopes.
Especially when going down slopes,
reduce the engine (r.p.m.) speed and
set the stroke of the travel lever to
half or less before going down. Going
down a slope too fast will lead to loss
of control.
� Sudden stopping on slopes may lead
to loss of balance of the vehicle and it
could tip over.
� Traveling across an inclined surface at
an angle or traveling straight across an
inclined surface could result in slipping
sideways or tipping over. Travel straight
up and down the slope.
� Do not change directions or cross
slopes sideways. First return to a flat
surface then redirect the machine.
� On grass, dead leaves, wet metal or
frozen surfaces, the machine may slide
sideways even on very gentle slopes.
Make sure the machine never faces
sideways with respect to the slope.
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