TM 5-3805-280-10
Operating the Machine
DRIVING ON SLOPES
Use your seat belt.
CAUTION: Prevent possible injury from machine
rollover. Do not turn machine on a slope.
Do not turn machine on a slope.
TX,35,FF2441 1913AUG911/1
DRIVING DOWN A SLOPE
Use your seat belt.
Lower bucket near to ground as shown.
Angle of boom to arm should be 90 degrees.
Drive down slope with boom on the downhill end of the
machine.
If machine begins to slide, lower boom, placing bucket
against or in the ground to slow the machine.
TX,35,FF2322 1902JUL911/1
DRIVING UP A SLOPE
Use your seat belt.
Position undercarriage so propel motors will be on uphill
end of machine.
Keep the bucket on the uphill side, approximately 30 cm
(12 in.) (A) above ground.
If machine starts to slip or become unstable, lower the
bucket immediately.
TX,35,FF2337 1913AUG911/1
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