Parking The Machine On Slopes; Parking The Machine - Hitachi ZAXIS 120-3 class Operator's Manual

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PARKING THE MACHINE ON SLOPES

WARNING: Avoid parking machine on slopes. The

machine may tip over, possibly resulting in personal

If parking the machine on a slope is unavoidable:

• Thrust the bucket teeth into the ground.

• Return the control levers to neutral and pull pilot control

shut-off lever (2) to the LOCK position.

• Block both tracks.

1. Park the machine on a level surface.

2. Lower the bucket to the ground.

3. Turn the auto-idle switch off.

IMPORTANT: Turbocharger may be damaged if the engine

is not properly shut down.

4. Turn engine control dial (1) counterclockwise to the stop

(the slow idle position). Run the engine approximately 5

minutes to cool the engine.

5. Turn the key switch to OFF. Remove the key from the key

6. Pull pilot control shut-off lever (2) to the LOCK position.

IMPORTANT: Protect cab electrical components from bad

weather. Always close windows, roof vent

and cab door when parking the machine.

7. Close windows, roof vent, and cab door.

8. Lock all access doors and compartments.

DRIVING THE MACHINE

Lock Position