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STABILIZER CONTROLS
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The stabilizers are powered from the main hydraulic system and are used to stabilize the machine while working with the
backhoe.
WARNING
The stabilizers must be down when you use the backhoe, or the machine may become unstable.
Each stabilizer has its own control lever and can be operated independently. Failure to follow this
warning may result in injury to personnel.
You must be sitting in the driver s seat when operating the stabilizer controls. Do not operate the
stabilizers from outside the machine. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to
personnel.
Lower each stabilizer to level the machine and take the weight off the rear tires. The loader shovel
should be used along with the stabilizers to level and steady the machine. Failure to follow this
warning may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
Bystanders could be crushed and obstacles could be damaged if they are beneath the stabilizers
while they are being lowered. Before lowering the stabilizers, ensure all bystanders are clear of the
machine. Ensure there are no obstacles beneath the stabilizers and lower them onto firm ground.
Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
Ensure the correct suspension mode is selected for the operation you are carrying out. Failure to
follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
1.
Select the excavator suspension mode.
2.
To raise the stabilizers (Figure 69, Items 1 and 2), pull the control levers (Figure 69, Items 3 and 4) towards the front of
the machine.
3.
To lower the stabilizers (Figure 69, Items 1 and 2), push the levers (Figure 69, Items 3 and 4) towards the rear of the
machine.
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Figure 69. Stabilizer Controls
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