Driving Hazards On Slopes - JLG 642 Operation & Safety Manual

Section 1—General Safety Practices

Driving Hazards on Slopes

To maintain sufficient traction and braking capabilities, travel on slopes as follows:
• When unloaded, drive with forks pointed downhill.
• When loaded, drive with the forks pointed uphill.
• For additional travel requirements, refer to the appropriate capacity chart.
• To avoid overspeeding the engine and drivetrain when driving down
slopes, downshift to a lower gear and use the service brake as necessary to
maintain a slow speed. DO NOT shift into neutral and coast downhill.
• Avoid excessively steep slopes or unstable surfaces. To avoid tip over DO NOT
drive across excessively steep slopes under any circumstances.
• Avoid turning on a slope. Never engage "inching" or shift to "Neutral" when
going downhill.
• DO NOT park on a slope.
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