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Operation RD12A/12K
6.24 Operating on Slopes
Background When operating on slopes or hills, special care must be taken to reduce the risk of
personal injury or damage to the machine.
Procedure Always operate the machine up and down slopes rather than from side to side. For
safe operation and for protection of the engine, continuous duty use should be
restricted to slopes of 17° (30% grade) or less.
Surface
conditions
Pay attention to changing surface conditions while operating the machine. Adjust
speed and travel direction as necessary to maintain safe operation.
■ Machine stability and traction may be severely reduced when operating on
uneven or rough terrain, rocky soils, or wet or loosely packed surface material.
■ The machine may suddenly tip, sink, or fall when moved onto surfaces that have
been newly filled with earth.
WARNING
Crushing hazard. Never operate the machine sideways on slopes. The machine
may tip or roll over even on stable ground.
► Operate the machine straight up and down slopes.
17° (30%)
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