Uphill Machine Operation; Downhill Machine Operation - Wacker Neuson ET16 Operator's Manual

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Uphill machine operation

• Raise the boom 20 – 30 cm (8 – 12 in) off the ground and position it
straight ahead at the center of the machine.
• Do not perform machine travel on slopes steeper than 15°.
• Do not perform machine travel on slopes with a lateral angle of incli-
nation over 10°.

Downhill machine operation

• Raise the boom 20 – 30 cm (8 – 12 in) off the ground and position it
straight ahead at the center of the machine.
• In order to minimize the risk of tipping over, adapt the travel speed to
the circumstances.
• Do not perform machine travel on slopes steeper than 15°.
• Do not perform machine travel on slopes with a lateral angle of incli-
nation over 10°.
On lateral inclinations over 10°, pile up material to create a horizontal, firm
and level standing surface for the machine.
Operation 5
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