Wacker Neuson RS 800A Operator's Manual

RS 800 /... Operationwpm_tx001253gb.fm 254.13 Operation on SlopesSee Graphic: wc_gr001005When operating on slopes or hills, special care must be taken toreduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment. Alwaysoperate the machine up and down hills rather than from side to side.For safe operation and for protection of the engine, continuous dutyuse should be restricted to front/rear slopes of 9° (15% grade) or less.NEVER operate the machine sideways on slopes. The machine mayroll over, even on stable ground.4.14 Rollovers4.15 Tip-OversProper operation of the machine on slopes will prevent rollovers. If amachine tip-over does occur, care must be taken to prevent damageto the engine. In this position, oil from the engine crankcase can flowinto the combustion chamber, which can severely damage the enginenext time it is started. If the machine has rolled on its side, immediatesteps should be taken to right the machine.NOTICE: To prevent damage to the engine after a tip-over, themachine must NOT be started, AND must be serviced to remove anyoil that may have been trapped in the combustion chambers. Contactyour local Wacker Neuson dealer for instructions or servicing.WARNING9˚15%wc_gr001005