302.5 Mini Hydraulic Excavator Caterpillar

Park on a level surface. Lower the blade and the bucket to the ground. If it is necessary to park on a grade, chock the tracks. Position the bucket at a slight digging angle.

Note: The swing parking brake is automatically applied when the engine is stopped. The swing parking brake is released when the engine is running and the control console is lowered.

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1. Push forward on the governor control lever in order to reduce engine speed.
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2. Move the left and right travel levers slowly to the STOP position in order to stop the machine.

   Note: Avoid sudden stops. Sudden stops can cause damage to the machine. Slow down and bring the machine to a smooth stop.

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3. Lower the work tools and the blade to the ground. Apply a slight downward pressure.
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4. Raise the console for the hydraulic lockout control in order to deactivate the hydraulic controls.

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Deactivation of the hydraulic controls does not prevent the blade, boom swing, or auxiliary circuit functions from moving under gravity or other external forces. Gravity or other external forces can move the blade, boom swing, or auxiliary circuit functions suddenly if a hydraulic control lever is moved. Personal injury or death may occur from sudden machine movement.