SECTION 3
OPERATION
TABLE 3-1. OPERATING CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (CONT.).
c. Never travel across a slope. Always travel up
3-4. OPERATING CONTROLS AND INDICATORS.
or down a grade.
3-5. The controls and indicators necessary for operation
d. Always set the park brake before dismounting
of the compactor are listed and described in Table 3-1
the unit.
and illustrated in figure 3-1 .
e. Never shut down the engine when traveling
3-6. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
downhill. Always move the Direction-Throttle Bail toward
the "neutral" position to slow the unit.
3-7. Always observe the following safety precautions to
prevent possible injury to personnel and damage to the
f. Report
damage
and
faulty
operation
equipment.
immediately. Do not operate the unit until corrected.
a. TRAINED OPERATORS ONLY.
g. Make sure the operating decal is attached to
the unit as shown in figure 3-3. make sure that the
b. Always use slower unit speeds and added
markings on the decal are legible.
caution when operating close to a lift edge or when
traveling
downhill.
3-4.
