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A Never approach an incline horizontally or diagonally.
Always return to a flat surface and redirect the
machine.
A Beware of unstable and slippery surfaces such as
grass, leaves, wet metal or ice. The machine can slide
very easily even on low grade inclines.
C Orientation of machine when traveling on an
incline
A Braking is automatic with the HST system when the
left control (traveling) lever is in the neutral position.
Push the parking brake switch or raise armrests for
parking brake.
C What to do when engine stops suddenly
A If the engine stops suddenly when moving down an
incline, put control levers into neutral, stop the
machine and then restart in the normal manner.
OPERATION OF THE MACHINE
BParking on an Incline
A It is best to park the machine on firm, level ground
using the parking brake but if you must park the
machine on an incline, make sure you block it to
prevent any movement.
A Make sure the machine is highly visible when parking
near streets by using barriers, appropriate caution
signs, lights, etc. to avoid any accident or collision with
other vehicles.
A Always push the parking brake switch and raise the
armrests to the "RAISED" position and stop the engine
before leaving the operator's seat.
A Never leave the machine running unattended or with
the lift arms raised. Whenever lift arms are raised, they
MUST always be restrained using the lift arm stopper.
A Whenever leaving the machine, perform the following
procedure:
A Put control levers into neutral.
A Reduce the engine speed using control dial.
A Lower the bucket to the ground.
A Push the parking brake switch.
A Move the armrests to the "RAISED" position.
A Turn off the engine and remove the key.
BProhibited Actions
Actions that MUST NOT be performed with the machine:
A Never move, transport material or operate the
machine in the following places:
Mud, broken stone, jagged or unstable base rock, iron
beams, iron scrapes, iron sheets, etc. Navigating,
turning and moving the machine over sharp material
may damage or break the tires.
A Do not use near the oceanfront where salt water can
corrode the various parts of the machine.
A Do not attempt to move material where the surface is
unstable and could cause slippage in the tires.
Unnecessary and excessive slipping of tires will
damage and cause abnormal wearing of the tires.
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