Changing Travel Direction; Stopping Travel; Shut Down Procedure - Xtreme XRM1145 Operation And Safety Manual

Operation
The rear axle lock indicator illuminates when the
vehicle is in the axle lock mode. The rear axle locks
when the parking brake is set to ON (engaged), the
transmission is in NEUTRAL and the service brake
applied, or when the boom is above 40'.
If the rear axle lock indicator does not illuminate,
stop the vehicle, follow proper shut down proce-
dures, tag the vehicle with "Do Not Operate" tags,
and have a qualified mechanic service or repair the
vehicle BEFORE placing it into service again.
Figure 7-19. Rear Axle Lock Indicator.
Changing Travel Direction
A
TO prevent property damage, injury, or
death, make sure the vehicle comes to
a complete stop before moving the
travel select lever. A sudden change
in direction of travel, while carrying a
load, can reduce stability andlor cause the load
to shift or fall.
1. Stop the vehicle by applying the service brake
pedal. If necessary, shift to a lower gear to help
slow the vehicle.
2. Move the travel select lever to FORWARD (F) or
REVERSE (R).
3. Release the service brake pedal.
4. Slowly press the accelerator pedal to start travel.
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Stopping Travel
1. Stop the vehicle by applying the service brake
pedal.
2. Downshift the vehicle to a lower gear, if neces-
sary, to slow the vehicle until it comes to a com-
plete stop.
3. Move the travel select lever to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Set the parking brake switch to ON (engaged).
A
TO prevent property damage, injury, or
death, apply service brakes until the
vehicle comes to a complete stop,
move travel select lever to NEUTRAL
(N), set the parking brake switch to
ON (engaged), lower and retract the boom, and
shut off the engine before exiting the vehicle.
Shut Down Procedure
1. Park the vehicle on level ground, if possible.
2. Stop the vehicle by applying the service brake
pedal.
3. Place the travel select lever in NEUTRAL (N) and
set the parking brake switch to ON (engaged).
4. Lower the boom and ground the carriage.
5. Turn the ignition key to OFF and remove the key.
6. If the vehicle is parked on an incline, block the
wheels.
A
TO prevent property damage, injury, or
death, apply service brakes until the
vehicle comes to a complete stop,
move travel select lever to NEUTRAL
(N), set the parking brake switch to
ON (engaged), lower and retract the boom, and
shut off the engine before exiting the vehicle.
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