Operation and maintenance manual

Operation
3-17
DX140R/DX140LCR
5. On rough, frozen or uneven terrain, travel slowly.
6. Travel straight up or down slopes, never diagonally across
the slope. See Figure 35 and Figure 36. Extend the arm
and lower the boom to keep the bucket about 20 - 30 cm (8
- 12
in) off the ground. If the machine starts to slide or
becom
es unstable, lower the bucket to regain control. If the
engine stalls, lower the bucket, make sure that all controls
are in the neutral position and restart the engine.
NOTE: Even though engine stops on a slope, do not
operate swing control. The hydraulic
accumulators can cause the unit to swing.
NOTE: Do not open or close operator's door on a slope.
Make sure door is latched.
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Figure 34
Figure 35
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20~30 Cm
WARNING
AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
When traveling, keep bucket from 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
above gro
und.
Do not travel backward on a slope.
Never turn or travel crosswise on a slope.
Choose a safe alternate route before climbing a slope.
If excavator starts to slip or becomes unstable, lower
the
buc
ket immediately into the ground, using it as a
brake.
Avoid working on slopes, because there is a danger of
over
turning by becoming unbalance while swinging
and performing front attachment operations.
It is very dangerous to swing towards bottom of slope
wi
th a loaded bucket.
In unavoidable cases level the slope w
ith fill soil, to
make the vehicle as horizontal as possible. See Figure
34.
Do not travel on slopes more than 30° because of
turnove
r danger.
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20~30 Cm
Figure 36