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MACHINE DRIVING PROCEDURES CONTINUED
WARNING
When driving the machine, use only the accelerator pedal to control the engine speed. Do not use
the hand throttle lever to set the engine speed while driving. Failure to follow this warning may
result in injury or death to personnel.
Do not allow riders on machine. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to
personnel.
10. Driving. Ensure it is safe to drive away, then release the brake pedal (Figure 8, Item 1) and push down gradually on the
accelerator pedal (Figure 8, Item 4).
END OF TASK
STOPPING AND PARKING MACHINE
0005
Stop the machine on dry and level ground where it will not be a hazard. If the backhoe or stabilizers are to be extended when
parking, ensure there is enough room.
WARNING
An incorrectly parked machine can move without an operator. Follow the instructions below to
park the machine correctly. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to
personnel.
1.
Ease up on the accelerator pedal (Figure 10, Item 1) and down on the brake pedal (Figure 10, Item 2) to bring the machine
to a smooth stop. Keep the foot brake on until the parking brake has been engaged.
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Figure 10. Accelerator/Brake Pedals
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