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PUSHING MACHINE UP - Continued
4.
While using travel pedals push the machine using the boom (Figure 4, Item 5) and arm cylinder (Figure 4, Item
6) to assist the travel motors (Figure 4, Item 2).
END OF TASK
TRAVELING DOWN
WARNING
This procedure should only be used on a short slope of no more than 35 degrees to prevent
machine rollover. The machine depends on support of the boom, arm, and bucket during
entire procedure until the machine reaches the top or bottom of the slope. Do not attempt to
reposition the bucket or swing upperstructure during the procedure because the machine will
become unstable. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
1.
Position undercarriage so travel motors (Figure 5, Item 2) will be on the uphill end of machine (Figure 5, Item
3).
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5
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Figure 5.
Traveling Down.
2.
Using the boom (Figure 5, Item 5) and arm cylinder (Figure 5, Item 6) position bucket (Figure 5, Item 4) so it
will drag the ground while traveling down the slope.
