Komatsu Utility 97SF11205, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING
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2.4.5 WORKING ON SLOPES
RWA25880
20÷30 cm
RWA25900
WRONG
RWA26010
CORRECT
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Operations on slopes and on river or lake banks with damp
ground may result in the tipping over or slipping of the ma-
chine.
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Do not work with the bucket downward with respect to the trac-
tor.
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On hills, banks or slopes, keep the bucket very close to the
ground (20÷30 cm from the ground) and in case of emergency
quickly lower it to the ground to help the machine stop.
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Do not change direction and avoid travelling obliquely when
working on slopes. It is advisable to go down or up to a flat
place to perform these operations.
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Do not travel on wet grass or thick layers of leaves: if the ma-
chine moves obliquely in these conditions, it may slip.
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Before working on a slope, always check the efficiency of the
brakes, engage a low gear and the four-wheel drive.
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Do not travel down slopes in neutral; you may lose control of
the machine and cause serious injuries and even death.
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Avoid disengaging the gearshift with the push button posi-
tioned on the loader control lever.
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When travelling down a slope, engage a low gear, so that the
braking action of the engine is used to hold the machine, with
no need to strain the brakes.
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When the fuel level indicator reaches the red reserve area dur-
ing work on a slope, immediately provide for refuelling; due to
the inclination of the machine, the engine may suck in air and
suddenly stop, which represents a grave risk for the safety of
the operator and of the persons before the machine.
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If the engine should stop all of a sudden, immediately lower
the bucket to the ground, brake and apply the parking brake.