23PARK SAFELYPark in an off the road area, out of traffic, or asinstructed. If necessary to park in a traffic lane, usethe appropriate flags, barriers, flares, lights andwarning signals. Provide advance warning signals inthe traffic lane to warn approaching traffic.Park on level ground whenever possible. (FIG. 25)When not possible, position the machine at rightangles to the slope. Make sure the machine is on afirm footing, and that there is no danger of sliding.Do NOT leave your machine until you are sure it issafely blocked in both directions and parkingbrakes firmly applied. (FIG. 24)Lower the blade and all other hydraulicallyoperated attachments (if so equipped ) to theground.PARK AND SHUT DOWN SAFELY24SHUT DOWN PROPERLYKnow the proper shut-down procedure for yourmachine. As with the starting procedure, this varieswith the type and model of machine.Follow the manufacturer’s operation manual forYOUR machine. Remove the key(s) to preventunauthorized starting and movement, and positionand lock any antivandalism devices.DISMOUNT PROPERLYNEVER dismount from your machine until it is fullystopped and the engine is shut off.NEVER jump off your machine. (FIG. 26) Afterstopping, use the steps and handholds provided todismount safely. Maintain three point contact whendismounting.PARK AND SHUT DOWN SAFELYKE40246P2 6/9/05 3:17 PM Page 24