Traveling – Best Practices

When traveling down from a steep bench (Fig. 2-238:), lower the bucket so that the distance to ground is about 0.5 m to 1 m (about 2 ft. to 3 ft.). Travel slowly and in the lower gear mode

In case the machine tends to tip to the front, lower the attachment to ground and protect the machine from tipping over.

When crossing the sharp edge of a steep bench upwards or downwards, travel very slowly and let the machine tip over the edge very carefully. Doing so prevents the machine from being damaged when impact on the ground (Fig. 2-239:).

Traveling in mud and water

When traveling through any body of water or mud be careful that the level of water or mud is not higher than the breather valves on top of the final drives (Dimension A, Fig. 2-240:).

Water or mud could enter the gearboxes and cause serious damages.

While you cross any body of water or mud, carefully confirm the depth of the water or mud with the bucket. Do not move the machine into an area that has a water or mud depth that is higher than the breather valves of the final drives (Dimension A, Fig. 2-240:).