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69 Seres - Operator’s Manual
February 2019
Secton 7 - Operatng Instructons
Use the direction arrows on the platform controls to identify the direction the machine will travel.
Machine travel speed is restricted when the platform is raised.
Drive speed select
The following drive speeds are only allowed when the machine is stowed. In elevated drive only a
restricted creep speed is allowed.
Speed 1 is the high torque drive which initiates traction control valves. This should be used when
driving on any slopes greater than 10% or on rough ground.
Speed 2 is a medium speed suited for driving on flat but unimproved surfaces.
Speed 3 is the fastest speed suitable only when on a smooth flat improved surfaces when
conditions are safe.
Driving on a slope
Determine the slope and side slope ratings for the machine and determine the slope grade.
Maximum forward slope rating, stowed position 40%. Maximum side slope rating, stowed position
10%.
Note:
Slope rating is subject to ground conditions and adequate traction.
To determine the slope grade
Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer or use the following procedure.
You will need:
Carpenter’s level
Straight piece of wood, at least 1 m long tape measure
Lay the piece of wood on the slope.
At the downhill end, lay the level on the top edge of the piece of wood and lift the end until the piece
of wood is level.
While holding the piece of wood level, measure the distance from the bottom of the piece of wood to
the ground.
Divide the tape measure distance (rise) by the length of the piece of wood (run) and multiply by 100.
Example:
Run = 3.6 m
Rise = 0.3 m
0.3 m ÷ 3.6 m = 0.083 × 100 = 8.3%
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If the slope exceeds the maximum slope or side slope rating, the machine must be winched or
transported up or down the slope. See Transport and Lifting section.
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