MEGA Corp. MES34-OPS-1 - Manual (Page 20)

MES34-OPS-1
21 Feb 2014
SECTION 4
Normal Operations
4-3
9. Service Brake Pedal – DEPRESS To prevent
machine from moving
10. Parking Brake – RELEASE
11. Transmission Control Lever – MOVE TO DESIRED
DIRECTION AND APPROPRIATE GEAR SPEED
For operator comfort and maximum service life of
power train components, deceleration and/or
braking is recommended before any directional
shifts are made.
12. Service Brake – RELEASE
13. Throttle Pedal – DEPRESS UNTIL DESIRED ENGINE
SPEED IS ACHIEVED
14. Drive the machine forward in order to have the
best visibility and the best control.
15. While you operate the machine slowly in an open
area, check for proper operation of all controls
and all protective devices.
When you operate the machine in very rough
ground conditions or at travel speeds not suitable
for the ground conditions, this may result in
excessive seat vertical travel with impact of the
suspension against the travel stops, which may
cause injury. Do not operate the machine on
ground conditions and at travel speeds that
could result in the seat suspension travel stops
being contacted. In order to minimize impact
loading on the operator, properly adjust the seat
controls based upon your weight and based
upon your height. Refer to the 631G Operation
and Maintenance Manual, "Seat" for more
information.
There is restricted visibility to the area directly
behind the machine. Failure to make sure the
area is clear could result in injury or death. Use a
second person on the ground to make sure that
the area is clear before you operate the machine
in the REVERSE position.
The cushion-hitch should be turned on at all
times except when you are loading materials or
when you are dumping materials. When the
cushion-hitch is turned OFF, depth of cuts will be
more even and material will spread more
smoothly during unloading. This will help you to
achieve faster cycle times.
The elevator does not need to be running when
you are unloading fine material.
Reduce engine speed when you maneuver in
tight quarters or when you are going over a hill.
Select the appropriate travel speed before you
begin to drive the machine downhill. Do not shift
the transmission control while you are going
downhill.
When you drive the machine downhill, use the
same gear speed that would be used to drive the
machine uphill.
Do not operate the machine when the parking
brake is applied.
Loading the machine in a straight line is
preferred.
Do not overload the bowl.
Do not operate the machine without normal air
pressure.