BRAKING LONGER-DISTANCE DRIVING If the machine is driven over long routes at a high speed and without having adapted the tire pressure, the tires will become very hot. This leads to premature wear and tear of the tires which should be avoided if possible. Adhere to the following in- structions if you must drive the machine over a long distance: Perform all pre-start checks before starting to drive (see chapter "Preparing the Machine Start"). Fix supplementary hand tools before starting to drive. The required tire pressure, the driving speed or the tire type may vary depending on the condition or structure of the road o be used.
Contact the responsible Komatsu trader or the tire dealer to obtain the required information. The required tire pressure can be found in the tires and tire pressure table in chapter "Maintenance Basics". Check the tire pressure before driving with the tires being cold. Lower the work unit to its transport position and move it completely to its rear limit stop position. Always drive with empty bucket or empty forklift truck attach- ment. Adhere to the valid motor vehicle traffic regulations and drive very careful. Make sure that the working lights and the warn- ing beacon are turned off while driving on public roads. Make a break of 30 minutes after driving for one hour.
Check the tires and all particularly strained parts during driving on public roads whether they are still fully functioning or dam- aged. 5-24