Parking The Machine; Parking The Machine On Slopes; Differential Lock - Wacker Neuson ET16 Operator's Manual

5 Operation

Parking the machine

Fig. 111
Fig. 112
5.5

Differential lock

5-8
WARNING
Crushing hazard due to machine rolling away under its own weight
after parking it!
Serious injury or death can be caused by not securing the machine.
► Lower the boom and the stabilizer blade to the ground.
► Secure the machine accordingly (for example with chocks).
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and horizontal ground.
2. Position the boom straight ahead at the center of the machine.
3. Lower the boom and the stabilizer blade to the ground.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Operate the control lever repeatedly to release the pressure in the
hydraulic system.
6. Remove the starting key and carry it with you.
7. Raise the control lever base.
8. Close and lock all covers.
9. Secure the tracks accordingly (for example with chocks, blocks) as
shown in Fig. 111.
Information
In order to prevent the formation of condensation water, fill up the fuel tank
nearly completely at the end of each working day.

Parking the machine on slopes

If parking the machine on a slope cannot be avoided, observe the
following in addition:
• Position the boom on the downhill side of the machine and firmly press
the attachment into the ground.
• Place stabilizer blade on the downhill side.
• Press the stabilizer blade against the ground.
• Secure the machine with wheel chocks (see
Not available.
Fig. 112).
BA ET16 de* 1.0 * et16b500.fm