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If you begin to lose momentum while climbing a
slope, gradually engage the brakes and slowly
reverse the machine straight down the slope.
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Turning while going up or down a slope can be
dangerous. If you must turn on a slope, do it slowly
and cautiously. Avoid driving/turning on improperly
banked curves.
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Heavy loads affect stability on a slope. Carry a
reduced load and reduce your ground speed when
operating on a slope or if the load has a high
center of gravity. Secure the load to the cargo bed
of the machine to prevent the load from shifting.
Take extra care when hauling loads that shift easily
(e.g., liquids, rock, sand, etc.).
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Avoid starting and stopping the machine on a
slope. Stopping while going down a slope takes
longer than stopping on a level surface. If you
must stop the machine, avoid sudden speed
changes, which can cause the machine to tip or
roll over. Do not engage the brakes suddenly
when rolling rearward, as this may cause the
machine to overturn.
•
Whenever you operate the machine on steep
grades, stay on the designated vehicle paths,
which should be marked with a warning of a steep
grade.
•
Operating the machine at an excessive speed
down a slope will adversely affect its stability.
Identify hazardous slopes with a warning in places
preceding the beginning of the slope. Use care
when approaching a slope, especially when you
turn the machine downhill or the downhill slope
exceeds 10% (6 degrees) on an unpaved surface
or 20% (11 degrees) on a a paved surface. Avoid
parking on steep hills.
Loading and Dumping Safety
•
Do not exceed the gross vehicle weight (GVW)
of the machine when operating it with a load in
the cargo bed and/or towing a trailer; refer to
Specifications (page
•
Distribute the load in the cargo bed evenly to
improve the stability and control of the machine.
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Before dumping, ensure that there is no one
behind the machine.
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Do not dump a loaded cargo bed while the
machine is sideways on a slope. The change
in weight distribution may cause the machine to
overturn.
16).
Operating the Cargo Bed
Raising the Cargo Bed
WARNING
A raised bed could fall and injure persons that
are working beneath it.
• Always use the prop rod to hold the bed up
before working under the bed.
• Remove any load material from the bed
before raising it.
WARNING
Driving the machine with the cargo bed raised
could cause the machine to tip or roll easier.
You could damage the structure of the cargo
bed if you operate the machine with the bed
raised.
• Operate the machine when the cargo bed
is down.
• After emptying the cargo bed, lower it.
CAUTION
If a load is concentrated near the back of the
cargo bed when you release the latches, the
bed may unexpectedly tip open, injuring you
or bystanders.
• Center loads in the cargo bed, if possible.
• Hold the cargo bed down and ensure that
no one is leaning over the bed or standing
behind it when releasing the latches.
• Remove all cargo from the bed before
lifting the bed up to service the machine.
1.
Lift the lever on either side of the bed and lift
the bed up
(Figure
19
18).
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