OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST / Introduction PREPARATION FOR PERFORMANCE TESTS Observe the following rules in order to carry out performance tests accurately and safely. THE MACHINE 1. Repair any defects and damage found, such as oil or water leaks, loose bolts, cracks and so on, before starting to test. TEST AREA 1. Select a hard and flat surface. 2. Secure enough space to allow the machine to run straight more than 200 m (656 ft 2 in), and to operate steering. 3. If required, rope off the test area and provide signboards to keep unauthorized personnel away. PRECAUTIONS 1. Before starting to test, agree upon the signals to be employed for communication among cowork- ers.
Once the test is started, be sure to commu- nicate with each other using these signals, and to follow them without fail. 2. Operate the machine carefully and always give first priority to safety. 3. While testing, always take care to avoid acci- dents due to landslides or contact with high-voltage power lines. Always confirm that there is sufficient space for full swings. 4. Avoid polluting the machine and the ground with leaking oil. Use oil pans to catch escaping oil. Pay special attention to this when removing hy- draulic pipings. MAKE PRECISE MEASUREMENT 1. Accurately calibrate test instruments in advance to obtain correct data. 2.
Carry out tests under the exact test conditions prescribed for each test item. 3. Repeat the same test and confirm that the test data obtained can be produced repeatedly. Use mean values of measurements if necessary. T105-06-01-003 T4-1-2