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WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions
may lead to a serious accident.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING
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Never turn the key in the starting switch to the OFF position when traveling.
It is dangerous if the engine stops when the machine is traveling, because the steering becomes heavy. If the
engine stops, apply the brake immediately to stop the machine.
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It is dangerous to look around you when operating. Always concentrate on your work.
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It is dangerous to drive too fast, or to start suddenly, stop suddenly, turn sharply, or zigzag.
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If you find any abnormality in the machine during operation (noise, vibration, smell, incorrect gauges, air
leakage, oil leakage, etc.), move the machine immediately to a safe place and look for the cause.
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Set the work equipment to a height of 40 - 50 cm (16 - 20 in) from the ground level and travel on level ground.
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When traveling, do not operate the work equipment control levers. If the work equipment control levers have
to be operated, stop the machine first, then operate the levers.
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Do not operate the steering wheel suddenly. The work equipment may hit the ground surface and cause the
machine to lose its balance, or may damage the machine or structures in the area.
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When traveling on rough ground, travel at low speed, and avoid sudden changes in direction.
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Avoid traveling over obstacles as far as possible. If the machine has to travel over an obstacle, keep the work
equipment as close to the ground as possible and travel at low speed.
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When traveling or carrying out operations, always keep your distance from other machines or structures to
avoid coming into contact with them.
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NEVER be in water which is in excess of the permissible water depth.
Permissible water depth ö ö See "12.14.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION" on page 2-50.
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When passing over bridges or structures on private land, check first that the structure is strong enough to
support the mass of the machine. When traveling on public roads, check first with the relevant authorities and
follow their instructions.
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Always obey the traffic regulations when traveling on public roads. This machine travels at a lower speed than
normal automobiles, so keep to the side of the road and be careful to leave the center of the road free for
other vehicles.
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If you drive the machine at high speed continuously for a long time, the tires will overheat and the internal
pressure will become abnormally high. This may cause the tires to burst. If a tire bursts, it produces an
extremely large destructive force, and this may cause serious injury or accident.
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If you are going to travel continuously, please consult your Komatsu distributor.
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