Drive On Snow Safely; Avoid Injury From Rollaway Accidents - Hitachi EH5000AC-3 Operator's Manual

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Drive on Snow Safely

• Beware of the possibility of slipping or overturning the
machine when traveling on frozen snow surfaces.
• The machine may slip more easily than expected on
frozen snow surfaces even if the inclination is small.
Reduce speed when driving. Avoid fast starts, stops and
quick turns.
• Road shoulder and/or set-up utilities covered with snow
are difficult to locate. Be sure where they are before
removing snow.
• Avoid applying the brake for quick stops on snow.

Avoid Injury from Rollaway Accidents

• Death or serious injury may result if you attempt to mount
or stop a moving machine.
To avoid rollaways:
1. Select level ground when possible to park the machine.
2. Do not park the machine on a grade.
3. Lower the dump body to the frame rail.
4. Place the shift lever in the Neutral position and switch
the parking brake switch ON.
5. Run the engine at slow idle speed without load for 5
minutes to cool down the engine.
6. Stop the engine and remove the key from the key switch.
7. Chock the wheels if you must park on a grade.
8. Position the machine to prevent rolling.
9. Park at a reasonable distance from other machines.
SAFETY
S-12
SA-1578
SA-1579
SA-1580

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