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STEERING
To steer the Mini Dumper, use the handle bar in front of
the unit.
1. To turn left (Figure 10) when traveling in the forward
direction, turn the handle bar clockwise.
Figure 10. Steering the Mini Dumper (CW-Left)
2. To turn right (Figure 11) when traveling in the forward
direction, turn the handle bar in the counterclockwise
direction.
Figure 11. Steering the Mini Dumper (CCW-Right)
CAUTION
Avoid sudden and quick turns. When steering, turn the
handle bar slowly.
ALWAYS
face the controls when
traveling.
TURN HANDLE BAR
CLOCKWISE TO STEER
MINI DUMPER TO THE LEFT
LEFT
TURN HANDLE BAR
COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO STEER
MINI DUMPER TO THE RIGHT
RIGHT
TRAVELING ON A SLOPE
1. When traveling on a slope, it is necessary to determine
the grade of the path. The EB500 Mini Dumper can
travel up or down slopes not exceeding 25° (Figure 12).
DO NOT
travel on steeper slopes.
To determine the % grade of your path of travel, use
the formula and graph in Figure 12.
2. Lateral side to side travel cannot exceed 6°.
.
Figure 12. Determining Grade of Slope
CAUTION
DO NOT
steer the Mini Dumper left or right when
traveling upor down on a grade. Travel in a straight path.
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GRADE (DEGREES)
PERCENT
GRADE
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45°
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LEVEL BASE LINE
DISTANCE (D)
% GRADE = 100 (H
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HEIGHT (H)
DISTANCE (D)
% GRADE = 100 (H
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HEIGHT (H)
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GRADE
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LEVEL BASE LINE
DIRECTION
OF TRAVEL
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25°
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
MAX
MAX
OPERATION
