Method For Escaping From Mud; Recommended Applications - Komatsu PW98MR-10 Operation & Maintenance Manual

MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
WHEN OPERATING ON SLOPE
• Never perform swing operation on a slope by using the left work equipment control lever if the engine stops.
The upper structure will swing under its own weight.
• Do not open or close the slide door while traveling or operating the machine on a slope. The operating effort
may suddenly change.
Always keep the slide door locked.
• When opening or closing the slide door while the machine is stopped, take extreme care. The door opens
or closes suddenly under its own weight, and it is dangerous.

METHOD FOR ESCAPING FROM MUD

Always operate carefully to avoid getting stuck in mud. If the machine does get stuck in mud, do as follows to
get the machine out.
When one side only gets stuck
NOTICE
When using the boom or arm to raise the machine, always have the bottom of the bucket in contact with
the ground. (Do not raise with the teeth in contact with the ground)
The angle between the boom and arm should be 90 to 110 deg.
The same applies when using the bucket installed in the reverse direction.
1.
Use the bucket to raise the wheels, then lay boards or logs
under the wheels and drive the machine out.
The wheels raise.
2.
Raise the bucket and escape.
When both sides get stuck
When the wheels on either side gets stuck, pull out the machine according to the following procedure.
1.
Put some boards or logs under the wheels, proceeding as
indicated above.
2.
Push the bucket into the front ground.
3.
Operate the arm as for normal digging operations and
press the travel pedal slowly to drive the machine out of
mud.

RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS

In addition to the following, it is possible to further increase the range of applications by using various attach-
ments.
DIGGING WORK
BACKHOE WORK
A backhoe is suitable for excavating areas that are lower than the machine.
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