Operation Load stabilizer (option) The load stabilizer protects the machine against unstable oscillating movements. DANGER! When driving on public roads, the machine may become unstable if the load stabilizer is NOT turned on –
Accident risk. ☞ Always turn on the load stabilizer when driving on public roads. ☞ Follow these instructions – see Before driving the machine on page 48. IMPORTANT! Do NOT use the load stabilizer while performing heavy duty work. Refer to the following table to determine when to use the load stabilizer: Load stabilizer Turned off Turned on • In general for heavy-duty • For driving on public work, e.g., picking up roads. excavated material.
May be turned on • For lighter work with the loader unit.
• For light off-road transport.
Turning on
☞ Press bottom of rocker switch 65, below A. ➥ Indicator in rocker switch comes on. 65
Turning off
A
☞ Press top of rocker switch 65, above B. ➥ Indicator in rocker switch turns off.
B
☞ Turn off the load stabilizer.
Fig. 37: Rocker switch for load stabilizer (option)
Before working with the loader unit:
IMPORTANT! The loader unit yields easily with the load stabilizer turned on, making it difficult to carry out any precise lifting movements. The lifting capacity of the loader unit is only about 60% of the rated capacity.
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