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A telehandler is parked on a 7% grade at a remote logging camp. If the parking brake is applied, but the operator is still concerned about the stability due to ground conditions, what additional measure should be taken?

When parking on a slope, even with a parking brake, lowering the boom and forks to the ground to stabilize the machine and placing chocks (wheel blocks) under A

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Question: A telehandler is parked on a 7% grade at a remote logging camp. If the parking brake is applied, but the operator is still concerned about the stability due to ground conditions, what additional measure should be taken?

Answer options:

  • Place chocks under the downhill side of the wheels. ✅ Lower the boom and forks to the ground, then place chocks under all wheels.
  • Engage the stabilizers if the machine is equipped, and then place chocks.
  • Turn the wheels towards the downhill side and leave the machine in neutral.

Correct answer: Lower the boom and forks to the ground, then place chocks under all wheels.

Explanation: When parking on a slope, even with a parking brake, lowering the boom and forks to the ground to stabilize the machine and placing chocks (wheel blocks) under ALL wheels provides maximum security against accidental movement, as per CSA B354.7 guidelines for safe parking.

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