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OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)
Backfilling
Important
Avoid impacting objects with the blade. Damage to blade and undercarriage components may occur.
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Driving The Excavator
When operating on uneven ground, operate as slow as possible and avoid sudden changes in direction.
Avoid travelling over objects such as rocks, trees, stumps, etc.
When working on wet or soft ground, put planks on the ground to provide a solid base to travel on and prevent the excavator from getting stuck.
Use the blade to backfill the trench or hole after excavating [Figure 175]
If one or both tracks have become stuck in soft or wet ground, raise one track at a time by turning the upperstructure and pushing the bucket against the ground [Figure 176].
Put planks under the tracks and drive the excavator to dry ground.
The bucket may also be used to pull the excavator. Raise the blade, extend the arm and lower the boom. Operate the boom and arm in a digging manner [Figure 177]
OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)
Operating On Slopes
Warning
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
•Do not travel across or up slopes that are over 15 degrees.
•Do not travel down or back up slopes that exceed 25 degrees.
•Look in the direction of travel.
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When going down a slope, control the speed with the steering levers and the speed control lever.
Warning
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
•Avoid steep areas or banks that could break away.
•Keep boom centred and attachments as low as possible when travelling on slopes or in rough conditions. Look in the direction of travel.
•Always fasten seat belt.
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Travelling Down or Backing Up Slopes
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When going down grades that exceed 15 degrees, put the machine in the position shown, and run the engine slowly [Figure 178]
Operate as slow as possible and avoid sudden changes in lever direction.
Avoid travelling over objects such as rocks, trees, stumps, etc.
Stop the machine before moving the upper equipment controls. Never allow the blade to strike a solid object. Damage to the blade or hydraulic cylinder can result.
When travelling up slopes or on side slopes that are 15 degrees or less, position the machine as shown and run the engine slow [Figure 179] and [Figure 180]
