OM ET18/20/24 us 1.3 * et18_20_24b500.fm 5-355.4 Travel operationTravel position• Position the machine as shown.• Position the boom at the center and raise it about 20 to 30 mm (8 – 12in) off the ground.InformationDuring machine travel, raise the stabilizer blade sufficiently highoff the ground to avoid ground contact on rough terrain.Traveling and stoppingStarting machine travelAfter starting the engine:• Indicator lights 29 (charge indicator light) and 30 (engine oil pressure)go out.• Slowly actuate the travel lever.➥ Machine moves off.InformationThe machine will not start machine travel unless the controllever bases are folded down.StoppingThe travel levers automatically return to their initial positions as soon asthey are released. This creates sufficient hydraulic braking effect.When traveling downhill, the automatic hydraulic brake valves prevent themachine from traveling faster than the admissible travel speed.InformationUse the travel levers to reduce the travel speed as required.Operating temperature rangeThe following operating conditions must be fulfilled in order to ensureoptimal output and a long service life of the machine.Do not operate the machine at ambient temperatures above +45 °C (+104°F) or below −15 °C (−5 °F).Fig. 118: Travel position20 to 30 cm(8 – 12 in)
