Komatsu — PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING

. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING 2 - 24 Never turn the key in the starting sw itch to the OFF position. It is dangerou s if th e engin e stops when the m achine is traveling, because the steering c annot be operated. If the engine stops , depress th e brake pedal imm ediately to stop the machine. When traveling on level ground, k height (A) of 110 to 120 cm (43.3 t When traveling, do not operate t levers. If the work equipment contro stop the machine first, then operat When traveling on rough ground, tr avel at low speed and do not operate t he st eering suddenl y. There is danger that the machine may turn over.

Th e work equipment may hit the ground surfa ce and cause th e machine to lose its balance, or may damage the m achine or structures in the area. en possible. If the machine has to travel over an obstacle, keep the work Avoid traveling over obstacles wh equipment close to the ground and travel at low speed. Never travel over obstacles w hich ma ke the mac hine tilt strongly to one side. When traveling or carrying out o perations, always keep a safe distance from people, structures, or other tact with them. machines to avoid coming into con When passing over bridges or stru ctures, check first that the structure is stron g enou gh to sup port the w eight of the machine.

When traveling on pu blic roads, check first with the relevant authorities a nd follow their instr uctions. When operating in tunnels, under br idges, under electric wires, or other places w here t he height is limited, operate slowly and be extremely careful no t to let the machine body or work equipme nt hit a nything. he road). Always obey the traffic regulations when traveling on public roads (including w hen cr ossing t If you drive the machine at high spe ed continuously for a long time, the tires will overhe at and th e internal p ressure will become abnormally high. This may cause the tires to burst. If a tire bursts, it produces an extremely large se serious injury or accident.

sly, please consult your Komatsu distributor. burst destructive force, and this may cau If you are going to travel continuou sly, please consult your Komatsu distributo