OM2041 8/11 Safety - Section 20 Page 20-7 Traveling In Reverse Traveling On Slopes Before operating the truck: Sound the horn to warn people in the area. Make sure that the back-up horn also works properly. Traveling on slopes could result in the truck tipping over or slipping. Do not change direction on slopes. To ensure safety, drive to level ground before turning. Check for personnel near the truck. Be particularly careful to check behind the truck. Do not travel up and down on grass, fallen leaves, or wet steel plates. These materials may make the truck slip on even the slightest slope. Avoid traveling sideways, and always keep travel speed low.
When necessary, designate a person to watch the area near the truck and signal the operator. This is particularly necessary when traveling in reverse. When operating in areas that may be hazardous or have poor visibility, designate a person to direct work site traffic. When traveling downhill, use the retarder to reduce speed. Do not turn the steering wheel suddenly. Do not use the foot brake except in an emergency. Do not allow any one to enter the line of travel of the truck. This rule must be strictly observed even with machines equipped with a back-up horn or rear view mirror. If the engine should stop on a slope, apply the service brakes fully and stop the truck.
Move the directional control lever to PARK after the truck has stopped. Ensuring Good Visibility When working in dark places, install work lamps and head lamps. Set up extra lighting in the work area if necessary. Discontinue operations if visibility is poor, such as in mist, snow, or rain. Wait for the weather to improve to allow the operation to be performed safely. Traveling Operating On Snow Or Ice When working on snowy or icy roads, there is danger that the truck may slip to the side on even the slightest slope. Always travel slowly and avoid sudden starting, turning, or stopping in these conditions. When traveling on rough ground, travel at low speeds.
When changing direction, avoid turning suddenly. Lower the dump body and set the dump lever to the FLOAT position before traveling. If the engine stops while the truck is in motion, secondary steering and braking enable the truck to be steered and stopped. A fixed amount of reserve oil provides temporary steering and braking to briefly allow the truck to travel to a safe area. Apply the brakes immediately and stop the truck as quickly and safely as possible off of the haul road, if possible. Be extremely careful when clearing snow. The road shoulder and other objects are buried in the snow and cannot be seen.
Avoiding Damage To Dump Body Always be extremely cautious when working in tunnels, on bridges, under electric cables, or when entering a parking place or any other place where there are height limits. The dump body must be completely lowered before driving the truck. Driving with a raised dump body or raising the dump body in an enclosed area, may result in serious damage and bodily injury or death. Always drive with the dump body resting on the frame.