Transport Operation - Volvo A25G Operator's Manual

Transport operation

WARNING
Risk of machine overturning.
High speed may cause fatal accidents with injury or death.
Always travel slowly
downhill
in curves
on uneven surfaces
on slippery surfaces
For all operation on roads with moderate grades, select gear
position D. Then the machine will shift gears automatically
depending on the rimpull need.
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When operating downhill and if the machine is equipped with
Downhill Speed Control, use the function for increased safety
and comfort. See page
Use the machine's maximum speed with good judgement.
Always adapt the speed to road conditions and the traffic
situation in order to operate safely and comfortably.
If the road conditions permit and the machine features such
equipment, use the functions: Cruise Control, Downhill Speed
Control, for increased safety and comfort. See pages
252
Pay attention to the trailer unit's movements while operating.
There may not be any risk of the load falling off when
transporting.
In case all differential locks have been engaged with the foot
control on the floor (see page
186 ); do not forget to disengage these when operating on good
roads (solid ground).
Keep in mind that the machine may have an overall weight of up
to 52 tons (57.3 sh tons). This requires longer braking distance,
especially if the road is slippery or when operating at high
speed.
Operating techniques
Transport operation
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247
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