Provisional Stop And Restart Of Driving - Hitachi ZW180 Operator's Manual

PROVISIONAL STOP AND RESTART OF DRIVING

Follow the tips described below when required to provisionally
stop or restart driving.
1. Slowly release the accelerator pedal. Depress the brake
pedal to stop the machine.
2. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to move the ma-
chine again.
3. In case the machine is required to park for a long period
of time, make it a rule to return the forward/reverse selec-
tor lever to neutral, turn the brake switch ON, and apply
the parking brake to ensure safety operation.
4. During drive operation, the machine drive attitude may
be changed due to inner hydraulic oil leaks. When re-
quired to rectify the drive attitude, provisionally stop
driving, return the forward/reverse selector lever to neu-
tral, apply the parking brake by turning the parking brake
switch ON. Then, after rectifying the drive attitude, begin
driving the machine again. Always allow the machine to
maintain the correct drive attitude.
Precautions for traveling
During drive operation, observe the general operating man-
ners beside the precautions described below to ensure safe
and correct operation.
WARNING: Use care to the following points:
• In case a tire becomes punctured while driving, se-
curely hold the steering wheel and slowly reduce
the drive speed. If the brake is suddenly applied by
strongly depressing the brake pedal, the steering may
become out of control, possibly creating a serious ac-
cident. Never apply the brake quickly if a tire becomes
punctured.
• Never mount or dismount the moving machine. Never
allow any personnel other than the operator to ride
on the machine when driving.
• Even after break-in operation is complete, avoid running
the engine at fast speed under no load.
• If any abnormal condition such as an abnormal noise or
smell is notified during drive operation, immediately stop
the engine and inspect the machine for any trouble.
• Avoid using sudden steering or braking as much as pos-
sible because not only own machine but also other ma-
chines may become involved in a hazardous condition.
• Driving speeds of this machine are lower than most nor-
mal automobiles. Always give the right of way to automo-
biles.
DRIVING THE MACHINE
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