Komatsu PW118MR-11 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 277

OPERATION MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
It is unavoidable to perform such operations, pile soil to make a
platform (A) on the slope so that the machine can be horizon-
tal.
Do not drive the machine on a slope covered with the steel
plates. Even with slight slopes, there is a hazard that the ma-
chine may slip.
Do not travel up or down on steep slopes. There is danger that
the machine may tip over.
During travel, lift the bucket by about 20– 30 cmcm from the
ground.
Do not travel downhill in reverse.
Never turn on slopes or travel across slopes.
Descend to flat ground to perform these operations. It may be a
longer way, but it will ensure safety.
Carry out the operations or move with the machine so that it
can always be stopped in safety at any time if the machine
slips or becomes unstable.
When traveling uphill, if the wheels slip or it is impossible to
travel uphill, do not use the pulling force of the arm to help the
machine travel uphill.
Always check the work area for the presence of snow, small
landslides, loose gravel and dirt that may suddenly change the
working conditions and stability of the machine.
When descending a slope, the bucket must always be down-
stream of the tractor unit and in the position shown in the fig-
ure.
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