LOADING 1. Pull into the loading area with caution. Remain at a safe distance while truck ahead is being loaded. 2. Do not drive over unprotected power cables. 3. When approaching or leaving a loading area, watch out for other vehicles and for personnel working in the area. 4. When pulling in under a loader or shovel, follow "Spotter" or "Shovel Operator" signals. The truck operator may speed up loading operations by observing the location and loading cycle of the truck being loaded ahead, then follow a similiar pattern. 5. Operator should remain in truck cab with engine running while truck is being loaded. Place Transmission Range Selector in " N eutral" and apply Brake Lock.
If operator must leave truck cab during loading, engine must be shut down and parking brake applied. DO NOT use brake lock or emergency brake (if equipped) for parking. Remain far enough away from truck to avoid being struck by flying material. 6. When truck is loaded, pull away from shovel as quickly as possible, but with extreme caution. HAULING 1. Always stay alert! If unfamiliar with the road, drive with extreme caution. 2. Govern truck speed by the road conditions, weather and visibility. 3. Operate truck so it is under control at all times. 4. Use extreme caution when approaching a haul road intersection. Maintain a safe distance from oncoming vehicles. 5. Obey all road signs. 6.
Always dim headlights when meeting oncoming vehicles. 7. Maintain a safe distance when following another vehicle. Never approach another vehicle from the rear, in the same lane, closer than 50 ft. (15 m). When operating on a down grade, this distance should be no closer than 100 ft. (30 m). 8. Before starting up or down a grade, maintain a speed that will insure safe driving and provide effective retarding under all conditions. Refer to Grade/Speed decal in operator’s cab. HB6004 4/94 Operating Instructions HB6-5