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SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4.1
TRAVELING (DRIVING)
See Figure 4-3., Grade and Side Slopes
NOTE:
Refer to the Operating Specifications table for Gradeability and
Sideslope ratings.
All ratings for Gradeability and Sideslope are based upon the
machine's boom being in the stowed position, fully lowered, and
retracted.
Traveling is limited by two factors:
1.
Gradeability, which is the percent of grade of the incline the
machine can climb.
2.
Sideslope, which is the angle of the slope the machine can
be driven across.
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DO NOT DRIVE WITH BOOM ABOVE HORIZONTAL EXCEPT ON A SMOOTH, FIRM SUR-
FACE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE MAXIMUM OPERATING SLOPE.
TO AVOID LOSS OF TRAVEL CONTROL OR TIP OVER, DO NOT DRIVE MACHINE ON
GRADES EXCEEDING THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
OF THIS MANUAL.
DO NOT DRIVE ON SIDESLOPES WHICH EXCEED 5 DEGREES.
ENSURE TURNTABLE LOCK IS ENGAGED BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXTENDED TRAVEL-
ING.
DRIVE SPEED/TORQUE SELECT SWITCH SHOULD BE IN THE BACKWARD POSITION FOR:
• TRAVELING GRADES
• TRAVELING IN DIFFICULT CONDITIONS
• SHARP TURNS (ESPECIALLY WITH ONE TRACK STOPPED)
• COUNTERROTATION
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