Precautions For Using Brake; Do Not Open Door While Operating Machine; Do Not Modify Cab Glass In Any Way That Will Obstruct The View; Precautions For Floating Operation - Komatsu D85EX-18 Operation & Maintenance Manual

OPERATION
When working on slopes with an angle of more than 20 °, if the
fuel level on the fuel gauge enters the red range, add fuel im-
mediately.
(A): Red range
(B): Green range
Pay attention to oil level
°When operating machine on sloped areas of more than 20 °, fill all appropriate components with oil to H level.
Pay attention to DEF level
Before working on a slope or traveling on a rough ground, check DEF tank and add sufficient amount of DEF as
necessary. If the remaining DEF level becomes low, sudden drop of its level or abnormality in urea SCR system
may be detected. If DEF level caution lamp or DEF system caution lamp lights up in red, move the machine to a
level place immediately and add DEF.
Pay attention to engine speed on slopes
Set the fuel control dial to a medium speed or higher position and prevent the travel speed from increasing with
the decelerator pedal and brake pedal.
Pay attention to stall engine on slopes
If the engine stops while working or traveling on a hill, immediately depress the brake pedal to bring the ma-
chine to a complete stop.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USING BRAKE

Always depress the decelerator pedal to lower the engine speed before actuating the brakes.
Do not place your foot on the brake pedal during operation unless applying the brake.
The following actions cause premature damage to the brakes, so avoid such operations.
• Apply the brake sharply during travel at high idle.
• Operate the brake while the engine is running at high idle in the 1st speed range (F1 or R1). (Machine is
stalled)

DO NOT OPEN DOOR WHILE OPERATING MACHINE

Always keep the door closed when traveling or performing operations.
If the door is open, there is danger of damage from obstacles or strong vibration.
DO NOT MODIFY CAB GLASS IN ANY WAY THAT WILL OBSTRUCT THE
VIEW
Never install anything which obstructs the view and affects the safety to the glass.
Keep the glass clean and secure the safety for the work.

PRECAUTIONS FOR FLOATING OPERATION

If the blade is operated to FLOAT when the engine is running at low speed or when it is idling, hunting may
occur.
Raise the engine speed when performing FLOAT operation.
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