Komatsu PC1250-11, Original Instructions Manual

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When traveling up a steep hill of 15 ° or more, set the work
equipment to the posture shown in the figure.
When driving the machine up a steep slope, extend the
work equipment to the front to improve the balance, keep
the work equipment 20 to 30 cm above the ground, and
drive it at low speed.
Braking on downhill slope
Set the travel lever in NEUTRAL position, and the brake is applied automatically.
If engine stops
If the engine stops when traveling uphill, move the travel levers to NEUTRAL position, lower the bucket to the
ground, stop the machine, then start the engine again.
METHOD FOR ESCAPING FROM MUD
Always operate carefully to avoid getting stuck in mud. If the machine does get stuck in mud, do as follows to
get the machine out.
Set the machine push-up switch to the high-pressure setting
position (b).
The machine can easily get out since the boom pressing force
against ground increases.
Track on one side stuck
NOTICE
When using the boom or arm to raise the machine, push
the ground by using the bottom of the bucket.
At this time, set the angle between the boom and the arm
at 90° to 110° and lower the bucket bottom surface to the
ground.
The same applies when using the bucket installed in the
reverse direction.
When only one side is stuck in mud, raise the track by lowering
the bucket to the ground on the stuck side. Lay boards or logs
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS OPERATION
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