Komatsu Utility F50003, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING WORK
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2.4.6 WORKING ON SLOPES
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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
tractor.
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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 emergen-
cy quickly lower it to the ground to help the machine stop.
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
machine 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 overload the brakes. Avoid disengaging the
gearshift with the push button positioned on the gearshift
control lever.
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When the fuel level indicator reaches the red reserve area
during 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 standing 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.
20-30 cm
RKA13520
RKA13540
WRONG
RKA13650
CORRECT