Service Manual

325/328 Excavator
Operation and Maintenance Manual 48
OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)
Operating On Slopes
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
• Do not drive across or up slopes that are over
15 degrees.
• Do not drive down or back up slopes that exceed
25 degrees.
• Look in the direction of driving.
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When going down a slope, control the speed with the
steering columns and the speed control lever.
Figure OI-110
When going down grades that exceed 15 degrees, put the
machine in the position shown, and run the engine slowly
[Figure OI-110].
Operate as slowly as possible and avoid sudden changes
in lever direction.
Avoid driving 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.
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
• Avoid steep areas or banks that could break away.
• Keep boom centred and attachments as low as
possible when driving on slopes or in rough
conditions. Look in the direction of driving.
• Always fasten seat belt.
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Figure OI-111
Figure OI-112
When driving up slopes or on side slopes that are
15 degrees or less, position the machine as shown and
run the engine slow [Figure OI-111] and [Figure OI-112].
304 mm
Maximum
Driving Down or Backing Up Slopes
MS1861
25° Maximum
MS1860
Driving Up Slopes
15° Maximum
B-19936
Driving On Side Slopes
15° Maximum