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PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION
PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING
Do not load the dump body above the maximum payload. The brakes will lose their effect.
Never turn the starting switch to the OFF position. It is dangerous if the engine stops when the machine is
traveling, because the steering becomes heavy.
Lower the dump body, setting the dump lever at FLOAT position, then travel.
Never transport anyone riding on the body or carry out any other operation besides the main use for the machine.
This is dangerous.
When traveling on rough ground, travel at low speed and avoid sudden changes in direction to prevent the
machine from turning over.
When traveling or carrying out operations, always keep a safe distance from people, structures, or other
machines to avoid coming into contact with them.
When passing over bridges or structures, check first that the structure is strong enough to support the weight of
the machine.
When operating in tunnels, inside buildings, or under bridges or electric wires, or other places where the height
is limited, operate slowly and be extremely careful not to let the machine or dump body contact anything.
Continuous long time traveling at high speed may cause tires to heat up, abnormally increasing the inflation
pressure inside the tires, and to blow up. The explosion of the tire is very destructive, and it can lead to serious
injury or death.
Contact with your Komatsu distributor before doing long continuous traveling.
Do not move the gear shift lever to the N position when the machine is traveling or when it is traveling down a
slope. Always place the transmission in gear before traveling.
If the transmission is in Neutral, the engine cannot provide any braking effect and the steering wheel will
become heavier. In addition, there will be lack of cooling oil for the retarder, so there is danger that it will
overheat or that the actuation of the brake will be poor.
There may also be damage to the transmission or other parts of the power train, and there is danger of
unexpected accidents.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING ON SLOPES
To prevent the machine from tipping over or slipping to the side, always do as follows.
When traveling downhill, use the retarder brake to reduce speed. Do not turn the steering wheel suddenly.
Travel on grass, fallen leaves, or wet steel plates with low speed. Even with slight slopes there is a hazard that
the machine may slip.
If the engine should stop on a slope, apply the brakes fully and apply the parking brake also to stop the machine.
Do not shift gear while traveling downhill or travel downhill with the transmission in neutral.
It is dangerous if the engine has no braking effect. Always set the transmission to a lower gear before starting
to travel downhill.
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