Parking And Stopping On Slopes; Parking On Slopes - Hitachi ZX27U-2 Operator's Manual

PARKING AND STOPPING ON SLOPES

WARNING: Parking and/or stopping on slopes is
extremely dangerous. Avoid parking and/or stop-
ping the machine on slopes.
If parking and/or stopping on slopes is unavoidable, lower
both the bucket and the blade to the ground, and place all
levers in the neutral position. Also, put blocks at the down-
hill end of the tracks.

PARKING ON SLOPES

1. Park the machine on a level, solid surface. Position
the arm vertically and lower the bucket and blade to
the ground.
2. Turn the engine control dial or the engine control
lever to the slow idle position. Run the engine at the
slow idle speed for approx. 5 minutes to cool the en-
gine.
3. Turn the key switch to OFF to stop the engine. Re-
move the key from the switch.
4. Pull pilot control shut-off lever (1) into the fully LOCK
position.
5. Close the window and cab door, if a cab is provided.
Be sure to lock all the cab doors and windows.
DRIVING THE MACHINE
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