Traveling On Slopes - Komatsu GALEO PC40MR-2 Operation & Maintenance Manual

SAFETY MACHINE OPERATION

TRAVELING ON SLOPES

To prevent the machine from tipping over or slipping to the side,
always do as follows.
Keep the work equipment approx. 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in) above
the ground. In case of emergency, 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 equipment 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.
When traveling down a slope with a grade of more than 15°, set
the machine with the sprocket (1) at the downhill end and the
work equipment in the posture shown in the diagram on the
right, then lower the engine speed and travel downhill.
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