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Traveling
• When traveling on rough ground, travel at low
speeds. When changing direction, avoid turning
suddenly.
• Lower the dump body and set the dump lever to
the FLOAT position before traveling.
• If the engine stops while the truck is in motion,
secondary steering and braking enable the truck
to be steered and stopped. A fixed amount of
reserve oil provides temporary steering and
braking to briefly allow the truck to travel to a safe
area. Apply the brakes immediately and stop the
truck as quickly and safely as possible off of the
haul road, if possible.
Traveling in reverse
Before operating the truck:
• Sound the horn to warn people in the area. Make
sure that the back-up horn also works properly.
• Check for personnel near the truck. Be
particularly careful to check behind the truck.
• When necessary, designate a person to watch
the area near the truck and signal the operator.
This is particularly necessary when traveling in
reverse.
• When operating in areas that may be hazardous
or have poor visibility, designate a person to
direct work site traffic.
• Do not allow any one to enter the line of travel of
the truck. This rule must be strictly observed even
with machines equipped with a back-up horn or
rear view mirror.
Traveling on slopes
• Traveling on slopes could result in the truck
tipping over or slipping.
• Do not change direction on slopes. To ensure
safety, drive to level ground before turning.
• Do not travel up and down on grass, fallen
leaves, or wet steel plates. These materials may
make the truck slip on even the slightest slope.
Avoid traveling sideways, and always keep travel
speed low.
• When traveling downhill, use the retarder to
reduce speed. Do not turn the steering wheel
suddenly. Do not use the foot brake except in an
emergency.
• If the engine should stop on a slope, apply the
service brakes fully and stop the truck. Move the
directional control lever to PARK after the truck
has stopped.
Operating on snow or ice
• When working on snowy or icy roads, there is
danger that the truck may slip to the side on even
the slightest slope. Always travel slowly and
avoid sudden starting, turning, or stopping in
these conditions.
• Be extremely careful when clearing snow. The
road shoulder and other objects are buried in the
snow and cannot be seen.
Avoid damage to dump body
Always be extremely cautious when working in
tunnels, on bridges, under electric cables, or when
entering a parking place or any other place where
there are height limits. The dump body must be
completely lowered before driving the truck.