Komatsu PC400LC-5 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 23

A WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead
to a serious accident. 7. PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION
1 PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING
Fold in the work equipment as shown in the diagram below, and keep it at a height of 40 - 50 cm
(16 to 20 in) from the ground I.evel before starting to travel.
When traveling, do not operate the work equipment control levers. If the work equipment control
levers have to be operated, never operate them suddenly.
When traveling on rough ground, travel at I'ow speed, and avoid sudden changes in direction.
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. Never travel
over obstacles which make the machine tilt strongly (IO" or more).
Travel posture INCORRECT
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Traveling on hills, banks or slopes that are steep could result in the machine tipping over or
slipping.
On hills, banks or slopes, carry the bucket closer to the ground, approximately 20 to 30 cm (8 to
12 in) above the ground. In case of emergency, quickly lower the bucket to the ground to help the
machine stop and prevent it from tipping over.
Do not turn on slopes or travel across slopes. Always go down to a flat place to perform these
operations.
Method of traveling on slopes -+ See "12.12 PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING UP OR DOWN
HILLS".
Do not travel up and down on grass, fallen leaves, and wet steel plates. These materials may allow
the machine to slip, if it is traveling sideways. Keep travel speed very low.
Downhill Uphill
INCORRECT CORRECT
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