Work Possible Using Wheel Loader - Komatsu ecot3 WA430-6 Operation & Maintenance Manual

OPERATION

WORK POSSIBLE USING WHEEL LOADER

In addition to the following, it is possible to further increase the range of applications by using various attachments.
DIGGING OPERATIONS
Never carry out digging or scooping operations with the machine articulated. There is danger that the machine may tip over.
When the machine is traveling or the work equipment is raised, the moment that the E.C.S.S. switch is turned ON, the work
equipment will move.
If operations are carried out with the E.C.S.S. switch left at the ON position, the moment that the travel damper is actuated, the
work equipment will move.
NOTICE
If the tires slip, the tire life will be reduced, so do not allow the tires to slip during operation.
LOADING PILED SOIL OR BLASTED ROCK
When loading piled soil or blasted rock,drive the machine forward as follows to load. To prevent cutting of the tires
caused by the tires slipping, be careful of the following points during the operation.
Always keep the operating jobsite flat, and remove any fallen rocks.
When working with stockpiles, operate the machine in 1st or 2nd gear; when loading blasted rock operate the
machine in 1st gear.
1. When driving the machine forward and lowering the bucket,
stop the bucket at height (A) approx. 30 cm (12 in) from the
ground, then lower it slowly.
REMARK
If the bucket hits the ground, the front tires will come off the ground,
and the tires will slip.
2. Shift down immediately in front of the material to be loaded. When completing the shift down, depress the
accelerator pedal at the same time and thrust the bucket into the material.
REMARK
To reduce fuel consumption, depress the accelerator pedal the minimum possible amount. If it is depressed fully,
the fuel consumption will increase, but there will be no increase in the amount loaded.
3. When the material is in a stockpile, keep the cutting edge of the bucket horizontal; when loading blasted rock,
have the bucket tilting slightly down.
Be careful not to get blasted rock under the bucket. This will make the front tires come off the ground and slip.
Try to keep the load in the center of the bucket; if the load is on one side of the bucket, the load will be
unbalanced.
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WARNING
OPERATION