Escape From Mud - Komatsu ecot3 Operation And Maintenance Manual

OPERATION
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS

ESCAPE 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.
Track on One Side Stuck
NOTICE
When using the boom or arm to raise the machine, always have the bottom
of the bucket in contact with the ground. The angle between the boom and
arm should be 90 degrees to 110 degrees.
The same applies when using the bucket installed in the reverse direction.
When only one side is stuck in mud, use the bucket to raise the
track, then lay boards or logs and drive the machine out.
Tracks on Both Sides Stuck
When the tracks on both sides are stuck in mud and they slip,
making it impossible for the machine to move, lay boards or logs as
explained above, and dig the bucket into the ground in front. Then
pull in the arm as in normal digging operations and put the travel
levers in the FORWARD position to pull the machine out.
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