IHI 15VX Operation Manual page 62

HIGH SPEED TRAVEL
Do not change travel speed ranges while going
downhill.
NEVER high speed travel on a grade or loading
and unloading the machine.
When control shut-off lever is locked, does not
shift to high speed travel.
Push down the high speed travel pedal
the high speed travel.
When released pedal, shift to the low speed travel.
CAUTION ON TRAVEL ON A GRADE
* Reduce engine speed when maneuvering in
tight quarters or when breaking over a rise.
* Do not change travel speed ranges while
going downhill.
* Work up and down slopes rather then
sideways, whenever possible. Do not travel
across a grade by all means.
* Avoid changing the direction of travel on a
slope, which could result in tipping or side
slipping of the machine.
* Keep the arm in and carry the boom in a low
position.
* When starting up a steep grade or breaking
over a rise, keep the boom lowered as close
to the ground as possible.
1. When traveling up on a grade inclining by
greater than 15º, keep the position in the right
illustration and travel with a low engine speed.
2. When traveling down on a grade inclining by
greater than 15º, travel with the position in the
right illustration.
OPERATION
CAUTION
CAUTION
2 – 22
High speed
travel pedal
shift to
WRONG
90º~110º
20~30cm
90º~110º
20~30cm
High speed travel
(Push down)
RIGHT