Komatsu WA500-6H, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Technical Data 5.3 Vibration level
WA500-6H – VEAM430100
5-5
Guide to reduce vibration levels on machine
The following guides can help an operator of this machine to
reduce the whole body vibration levels:
1. Use the correct equipment and attachments.
2. Maintain the machine according to this manual
 Tire pressures (for wheeled machines), tension of
crawler (for crawler machines)
 Brake and steering systems
 Controls, hydraulic system and linkages
3. Keep the terrain where the machine is working and traveling
in good condition
 Remove any large rocks or obstacles
 Fill any ditches and holes
 Site manager should provide machine operators with
machine and schedule time to maintain terrain condi-
tions
4. Use a seat that meets ISO 7096 and keep the seat main-
tained and adjusted
 Adjust the seat and suspension for the weight and size
of the operator
 Wear seat belt
 Inspect and maintain the seat suspension and adjust-
ment mechanisms
5. Steer, brake, accelerate, shift gears (for wheeled machines),
and move the attachment levers and pedals slowly so that
the machine moves smoothly
6. Adjust the machine speed and travel path to minimize the
vibration level
 When pushing with bucket or blade, avoid sudden load-
ing; load gradually
 Drive around obstacles and rough terrain conditions
 Slow down when it is necessary to go over rough terrain
 Make the curve radius of traveling path as large as pos-
sible
 Travel at low speed when traveling around sharp curves
7. Minimize vibrations for long work cycle or long distance trav-
eling
 Reduce speed to prevent bounce
 Transport machines long distances between worksites