Parking - Volvo EC15E Operator's Manual

Operating instructions

Parking

WARNING
Risk of crushing.
A raised attachment could fall and cause crushing
injury.
Before leaving the cab, always lower all
attachments to the ground and lock the control
functions.
1 Park the machine on firm, horizontal ground.
2 Open the bucket totally and lower it to the
ground. Lower the dozer blade to the ground. If
this is not possible, use the bucket and dozer
blade to secure the machine to a fixed object.
3 Check that all switches and controls are in off
position or in neutral.
4 Turn off the engine and pull out the ignition key.
5 Check that there is enough anti-freezing solution
in the cooling system (see page 103) and in the
windscreen washer reservoir if the temperature
can fall below -20 °C (-4 °F) during parking.
6 Close and lock windows, door and covers.
7 The battery can be disconnected, read the
instruction in next chapter
Keep in mind that the theft and burglary risk can be
minimised by:
- removing the starter key when the machine is left
unattended
- locking doors and covers after working hours
- turning off the current with the battery quick
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connector (see page
- parking the machine where the risk of theft,
burglary and damage is minimised
- removing all valuables from the cab such as
cellular phone, computer, radio and bags
- chaining the machine.
By etching in the PIN-number or the national licence
plate number of the machine on its windows, it is
easier to identify stolen machines.
Parking 79
Long-term parking .