Traveling On Slopes - Komatsu PC15MRX-1 Operation And Maintenance Manual

SAFETY

TRAVELING ON SLOPES

To prevent the machine from tipping over or slipping to the side,
always do as follows.
When traveling on slopes, keep the work equipment
approximately 20 to 30cm (8 to 12 in) above the ground. In
case of emergency, quickly lower the work equipment to
the ground immediately to help stop the machine.
When travel up slopes, set the operator's cab facing uphill,
when travel down slopes, set the operator's cab facing
downhill.
Always check the firmness of the ground under the front of
the machine when traveling.
When traveling up a steep slope, extend the work equip-
ment to the front to improve the balance, keep the work
equipment approximately 20 to 30cm (8 to 12 in) above the
ground, and travel at low speed.
When traveling downhill, lower the engine speed, keep the
travel lever close to the neutral position, and travel at low
speed.
Always travel straight up or down a slope. Traveling at an
angle or across the slope is extremely dangerous.
Do not turn on slopes or travel across slopes. Always go
down to a flat place to change the position of the machine,
then travel on to the slope again.
Travel on grass, fallen leaves, or wet steel plates with low
speed. Even with slight slopes there is a hazard that the
machine may slip.
If the engine stops when the machine is traveling on a
slope, move the control levers immediately to the neutral
position and start the engine again.
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