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If engine-governed speed is exceeded, the transmis-
sion will upshift automatically to the next gear.
Off-road Operation
Do not operate too close to quarry edges, ramp
edges, quay edges and soft edges that may collapse
under the machine weight.
Always use the inter-axle differential lock and six-
wheel drive during off-road operation when there is a
risk of wheels slipping.
Always engage the inter-axle differential lock before
any of the wheels begin to slip.
To cover difficult areas (e.g. soft mud) use the articu-
lation steering combined with the inter-axle
differential lock to move through the area in the so
called "duck waddle".
Where the ground is particularly soft and there is no
space restriction, choose a new track for each ap-
proach to avoid making deep tracks.
Loading
Ensure there is sufficient space for the machine be-
fore entering confined areas.
Ensure that no personnel are near the machine or
loading area.
Do not operate too close to quarry edges, ramp
edges, quay edges and soft edges that may collapse
under the machine's weight.
Be aware of other machines and personnel when en-
tering or leaving the loading area.
If a spotter is present follow only his instructions.
Reverse up to a loading machine in a single, straight
manoevre so that you can maintain eye contact at all
times with the operator of the loader.
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Steer the machine so that it is straight. The operator
must have clear and unobstructed vision through his
rear view mirrors. If the machine is articulated and
not in the straight ahead position the operator may
find it difficult to observe the spotter and the loading
machines.
Stop the machine on a firm level surface.
Ensure that the bin is fully lowered so that the load is
not dumped into a bin which is supported on the tip
cylinders.
Do not overload by exceeding the rated capacity of
the machine. The operator of the dump truck is re-
sponsible for the size and mass of the load.
Ensure the machine is loaded evenly. An uneven
load will cause tyre and axle damage.
Before moving off with a load ensure that it is safely
contained in the bin and no part of it can fall off. En-
sure that no parts of the load are protruding from the
bin.
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Unloading
Ensure there is sufficient space for the machine be-
fore entering confined areas.
Do not operate or stop too close to quarry edges,
ramp edges, quay edges and soft edges that may
collapse under the machine mass. The use of stop-
ping
chocks
recommended.
Reverse up to the unloading site in a single, straight
manoeuvre so that you can maintain eye contact at
all times with the spotter and have all-round vision
from the machine.
If a spotter is present follow only his instructions.
Steer the machine so that it is straight and on level
ground. The operator must have clear and unob-
structed vision through his rear view mirrors. If the
machine is articulated and not in the straight ahead
position the operator may find it difficult to observe
the spotter and the dumping action.
When raising the bin ensure that when the bin is fully
raised it is no less than 4 metres (13') away from any
power lines.
Ensure that no personnel are near the machine or
dumping area.
Be aware of other machines and personnel when en-
tering or leaving the dumping area.
or
other
safety
devices
June 1, 1999
is
870984-01
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