Hitachi ZW180 Operator's Manual page 162

• Before approaching turning points, reduce the driving
speed. Drive the machine while paying attention to the
visibility ahead and in the opposite driving lane.
• Make it a habit to periodically scan the gauges and instru-
ments. If any abnormality is recognized, immediately stop
the machine and check the machine for the cause of the
trouble.
• When required to drive on the road shoulder or in tight
spaces, use a signal person.
• Slowly drive in or turn a crossing while paying attention
to the visibility ahead and in the opposite driving lane.
Driving in Water or on Soft Ground
1. Do not submerge the front and rear axles, transmission,
parking brake, or front and rear propeller shafts in water
or mud. Avoid driving in water as much as possible.
2. If driving in water or mud is unavoidable, do not allow
the machine to be submerged deeper than allowable
depth (A) (up to the bottom of the axle housing). Reduce
the allowable depth in case the river bed is feared to be
rugged or water is flowing fast.
3. When driving/operating on muddy ground, mud can
easily accumulate on the frame even if the frame is not
heavily submerged in mud, Check regularly and clean as
necessary.
IMPORTANT: If the axles, parking brake, transmission,
etc. should become submerged, they must
be reconditioned immediately, otherwise
the parking brake may become inoperable,
inner gears may wear excessively, or the ma-
chine may become damaged. Contact your
nearest HITACHI dealer.
NOTE: After operation is complete, be sure to wash and lubri-
cate all arrears which were submerged.
DRIVING THE MACHINE
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