Reduce engine speed when you maneuver in tight quarters or when you are going over a hill.
Select the appropriate travel speed before you begin to drive the machine downhill. Do not shift the transmission control while you are going downhill.
When you drive the machine downhill, use the same gear speed that would be used to drive the machine uphill.
Do not allow the engine to overspeed when you go downhill. Do not disengage the transmission while you are travelling downhill. If equipped, use the retarder to reduce engine overspeed when you are going downhill. If your machine is not equipped with a retarder, use the service brake control to reduce engine overspeed when you are going downhill. Never coast the machine.
Adjust the operator's seat. Fasten the seat belt.
Do not operate the machine when the parking brake is applied.
Do not operate the machine without normal air pressure.
Loading the machine in a straight line is preferred.
Do not overload the bowl.
- Check for adequate clearance around the machine.
- Adjust the operator seat.
- Adjust the mirrors.
- Adjust the steering column.
- Fasten the seat belt.
- Raise the bowl in order to pass over any obstacles.
- Depress the service brake control in order to prevent the machine from moving.
- Push the parking brake control in order to release the parking brake.
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NOTICE For operator comfort and maximum service life of power train components, deceleration and/or braking is recommended before any directional shifts are made.
- Move the transmission control to the desired direction and the appropriate gear speed.
- Release the service brake control.
- Depress the governor control pedal until you achieve the desired engine speed.
- Drive the machine forward in order to have the best visibility and the best control.