. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION 2 - 23 PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING um payload. The brakes will lose their effect. sition. It is dangerous if the engine stops when the machine is vy. at FLOAT position, then travel. Do not load the dump body above the maxim Never turn the starting switch to the OFF po traveling, because the steering becomes hea Lower the dump body, setting the dump lever Never transport anyone riding on the body or c arry out any other operation besides the main use for the machine. This is dangerous. When traveling on rough ground, travel at lo machine from turning over.
When traveling or carrying out operations, w speed and avoid sudden changes in direction to prevent the always keep a safe distance from people, structures, or other em. machines to avoid coming into contact with th When passing over bridges or structures, che ck first that the structure is strong enough to support the weigh t of the machine. When operating in tunnels, inside buildings, o r under bridges or electric wires, or other places where the height is limited, operate slowly and be extremely ca reful not to let the machine or dump body contact anything.
Continuous long time traveling at high speed may cause tires to heat up, abnormally increasing the inflation pressure inside the tires, and to blow up. The injury or death. explosion of the tire is very destructive, and it can lead to serious doing long continuous traveling. Contact with your Komatsu distributor before Do not move the gear shift lever to the N pos ition when the machine is traveling or when it is traveling dow n a slope. Always place the transmission in gear If the transmission is in Neutral, the engin become heavier. In addition, there will be overheat or that the actuation of the brake There may also be damage to the transm unexpected accidents. before traveling.
e cannot provide any braking effect and the steering wheel will lack of cooling oil for the retarder, so there is danger that it will will be poor. ission or other parts of the power train, and there is danger of PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING ON SLOPES ping to the side, always do as follows. ke to reduce speed. Do not turn the steering wheel suddenly. To prevent the machine from tipping over or slip When traveling downhill, use the retarder bra Travel on grass, fallen leaves, or wet steel pla tes with low speed. Even with slight slopes there is a hazard t hat the machine may slip. If the engine should stop on a slope, apply the brakes fully and apply the parking brake also to stop the machine.
Do not shift gear while traveling downhill or tr avel downhill with the transmission in neutral. It is dangerous if the engine has no braking e to travel downhill. ffect. Always set the transmission to a lower gear before starting