Ditch Witch RT100 - Manual (Page 72)

RT100 Powershift Operator’s Manual
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Safe Slope Operation
Operating safely on a slope depends upon many factors including:
• Distribution of machine weight, including front loading and absence of load
• Height of load
• Saturated, even or rough ground conditions
• Potential for ground giving way causing unplanned tilt forward, reverse or sideways
• Nearness of ditches, ruts, stumps or other obstructions and sudden changes in slope
• Speed
• Turning
• Braking performance
• Operator skill
These varying factors make it impractical to specify a maximum safe operating angle in this manual. It is
therefore important for the operator to be aware of these conditions and adjust operation accordingly.
Tipover possible. Machine can tip over and crush you.
To help avoid injury:
• Only operate equipment on slopes if absolutely necessary.
• Always operate with heavy end uphill. Keep attachments low and travel up and down the slope.
• Drive cautiously, in the lowest gear, at all times.
• Never jerk control levers. Use a steady even motion.
• Do not park unit on slope without lowering digging attachment to the ground, returning all controls
to neutral position, shutting down unit, and applying parking brake.
• Assess the site to determine if the slope and conditions are conducive to a safe working
environment.