Komatsu WA100M-7, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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3.3 Operation Operation
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WA80M-7, WA100M-7 – VENAM03001
Precautions for driving uphill or downhill
Turning on slopes, ridges, or embankments
Follow the instructions in section “Turning and steering (3-73)”.
Braking on slopes
Follow the instructions in section “Braking on slopes (3-75)”.
Precautions when driving
The tyres will become very hot if the machine is driven at high
speeds for an extended period of time with improper tyre pres-
sure. This is to be avoided, as it causes premature tyre wear.
Observe the following points when it is necessary to drive the
machine over a long distance:
 Perform all checks before starting. For details see “Operation
(3-49)”.
 Fasten any manual tools before starting to drive.
 The required tyre pressure, the ground speed, and the type
of tyre vary depending on the road conditions. Contact your
Komatsu distributor or your tyre distributor for related infor-
mation.
 See table “Tyres and tyre pressure” in chapter “Tyre pressure
(3-96)” for the proper tyre pressure.
 Check the tyre pressure before starting to drive, when the
tyres are cold.
 Lower the work equipment to the carrying position and tilt it
back fully.
 Always drive with the bucket or forklift attachment empty.
 Observe applicable traffic rules and drive carefully. Check
that the work lights and the warning beacon are off when driv-
ing on roads.
 Take a 30-minute break after each hour of driving. Check the
tyres and any parts exposed to high stress by road travel for
proper function and damages.