Removing Snow; Lifting Wheel Loader - Hitachi ZW 310-6 Operator's Manual

Removing Snow

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WARNING: When operating a machine equipped with
ride control and the lift arm control lever in the float
position, when performing work as soil scooping, land
grading, or snow removal, be sure to turn the ride
control switch OFF. Failure to do so may allow the ride
control system to operate so that the front attachment
may automatically move up and down.
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CAUTION: Remove snow in the same method as
employed in general loading work. However, pay
attention to slippage of tires traction and obstacles
that may be covered with snow.
Precautions for removing snow
 Avoid sudden starting and stopping as well as rapid
steering of the machine.
 Use tire chains on all four wheels.
 Pay attention to the presence of the utility facilities such fire
hydrants, manholes, curbs, roadside drains, etc. The facilities
or the machine may be damaged.

Lifting Wheel Loader

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WARNING:
 Be sure to use lifting tools and set the articulation
stopper (lock bar) in the LOCK position. (Refer to
page 1-137.)
 Never allow any person to ride on the machine to be
lifted.
 Never allow any person to enter below the lifted
machine. Before fully lifting the machine above the
ground, check that the hooks are securely attached
to the machine and the machine is well balanced
while lifting the machine slightly above the ground.
Refer to page 6-10 "Lifting Machine".
Lifting of the machine may be needed when loading the
machine onto a ship or truck for repairing and/or transporting.
OPERATING THE MACHINE
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M4GB-05-019
MNEC-05-001-1