Precautions For Driving On Slopes - Hitachi ZW180 Operator's Manual

PRECAUTIONS FOR DRIVING ON SLOPES

IMPORTANT: • Never allow the machine to descend a slope
with the forward/reverse selector lever in
neutral (N). Failure to do so will not only
cause the engine braking to malfunction
but also create the causes of various ma-
chine troubles.
• When descending a slope, use engine brak-
ing. Apply the brakes only when absolutely
required. If the brake is continuously used
while descending a slope, the brake tem-
perature will increase, possibly decreasing
the braking performance. If overheating
of the brake system is recognized, immedi-
ately park the machine in a safe location.
Restart and drive the machine only after
the brake system is sufficiently cooled.
When steering on a slope, lower the loader front to increase
the machine stability. Do not steer on a steep slope. Failure to
do so may possibly causeg the machine to turn over.
When descending a slope, travel the machine in the slow drive
gear range using sufficient engine braking.
In case the engine stalls on a slope, immediately step on the
brake pedal as strongly as possible, lower the loader front to
the ground and stop the machine. After moving the forward/
reverse selector lever to neutral, restart the engine.
The parking brake is automatically applied when the engine
stops. Turn the parking brake switch ON before restarting the
engine.
• Before descending a slope, confirm that the brake system
works normally by operating the brake pedal.
• In case the hydraulic oil and lubricant temperatures are
low, the machine gradeability may decrease. Before
climbing a steep slope, sufficiently perform the warm up
operation of the machine.
DRIVING THE MACHINE
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