Parking The Machine On Slopes - Wacker Neuson 2503 Operator's Manual

Parking the machine on slopes

Fig. 110: Parking the machine on slopes
OM 25-3503 us – Edition 4.1 * 2503_3503b330.fm
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Stop the machine.
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Press the bucket and the stabilizer blade against the ground.
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Reduce engine speed completely.
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Disengage the starter.
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Raise the control lever base.
NOTICE
Never stop the engine under full load, otherwise it can be damaged due to
overheating. Except in case of an emergency, always ensure that the engine
can cool down before it is stopped.
• Let the engine run at idling speed with no load for at least 5 minutes before
you switch it off.
Information!
Secure the machine against unauthorized operation.
• Remove the starting key.
• Lock the cabin.
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Avoid stopping the machine abruptly. Always ensure that there is enough space for
stopping the machine.
• Park the machine on level ground with sufficient bearing capacity. Never park on
slopes. If you cannot avoid parking the machine on a slope:
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Place chocks under the tracks and lower the attachment into the ground to prevent
the machine from moving.
• Serious accidents may be caused by unintentionally actuating the control levers, and
hence moving the attachment or the entire machine.
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Always raise the control lever base before leaving the seat.
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Place the stabilizer blade downhill and press it against the ground.
DANGER
Crushing hazard due to unintentional actuation!
Can cause serious injury or death.
• Always raise the control lever base before leaving the seat.
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