Komatsu Utility 395F6001, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING WORK
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2.4.5 MOVING ON SLOPES
• Before travelling on inclined surfaces, besides taking all the
preacautions recommended for travelling on horizontal surfac-
es, it is also necessary to carry out some checks that are funda-
mental for the safety and stability of the machine. In particular:
1 - Check the fuel level in the tank; since the machine is going to
travel in inclined position, the engine may suck air and stop
abruptly, which represents a risk for the operator and for any-
one standing in front of the machine.
If the engine stops abruptly, apply the parking brakes and im-
mediately contact your Komatsu Utility Dealer.
2 - Check the tyre inflation pressure; excessively low pressure
may increase the bending of the tyre sidewalls and in limit
conditions cause the tyres to slip.
3 - Check the area and in particular check if there are grass, lay-
ers of leaves, or recent excavations, since in these conditions
the machine may run the risk of slipping or overturning.
4 - Check the weather conditions, since fog, rain or wind may
cause the machine to slip or overturn (See «2.4.8 WORKING
IN WINDY WEATHER CONDITIONS»).
• For movements that are perpendicular to the slope, the load
must be directed upwards.
• Do not change direction on slopes and, if possible, avoid travel-
ling obliquely; if possible, move laterally at the foot or at the top
of the slope.
• Do not move laterally or obliquely if the gradient exceeds 10°.
• Do not travel downhill with the machine in neutral; in this condi-
tion it is easy to lose control of the machine and to cause seri-
ous injury and even death.
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