SAFETY
17
E4A040
Operating Precautions
Check the position of the
undercarriage (tracks) before
traveling
Before operating the travel levers, check
to make sure that the dozer blade is to the
front oft he operator’s seat. BE AWARE that
when the dozer blade is to the rear of the
operator’s seat, the travel levers operate in
the opposite direction to when the dozer
blade is in the front.
Travel safety
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Travel with the dozer blade up, the hoe
attachment folded as shown on the
diagram, and the bucket raised 30 to 40
cm (12 to 16 in.) from the ground.
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Note that when the bucket is operated
while making a right pivot turn (i.e., when
only the left crawler is turning), the speed
of the pivot turn may suddenly increase.
(12 to 16 in.)
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Do not slew (swing) while traveling. If
you must operate the hoe attachment
while traveling, operate at speeds slow
enough so you have complete control at
all times.
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When a load greater than a set value is
applied during 2nd speed (high speed)
travel, the speed will automatically
slow down by switching to 1st speed
(low speed). Thereafter, when the load
becomes lighter, the speed will increase
by returning to 2nd speed (high speed).
Exercise due caution since the travel
speed changes automatically.
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Avoid crossing over obstacles whenever
possible. If you must do so, keep the hoe
attachment close to the ground and travel
slowly. Never cross obstacles if they will
seriously tilt the machine (to an angle of
10° or greater).
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On uneven ground, travel at low speed and
avoid accelerating, stopping or changing
directions abruptly.
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When roading a machine, know and use
the signaling devices required on the
machine. Provide an escort for road travel
when required.
