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Safety
Travel Precautions
When traveling, wheel loader always keeps lights on; make
sure that you are in compliance with all state and local
regulations concerning warning flags and signs.
Never turn the starter switch to the "O" (OFF) position when
traveling. It is dangerous if the engine stops when the
machine is traveling. It will be impossible to operate the
steering unless the unit is equipped with an emergency
steering system.
Pilot control valve lever (joystick) should not be operated
while traveling.
Lower work equipment so that it is 400 mm (16 in) above
ground.
Never travel over obstacles or slopes that will cause
machine to tilt severely. Travel around any slope or obstacle
that causes 10° tilt, or more.
Do not operate the steering suddenly. The work equipment
may hit the ground and cause the machine to lose its
balance, and this may damage the machine or structures in
the area.
When traveling on rough ground, travel at low speed, and
avoid sudden changes in direction.
Always keep to the permissible water depth. Refer to
“Allowable Water Depth” on page 3-22.
When traveling over bridges or structures on private land,
check first that the bridge or structure can withstand the
weight of the machine. When traveling on public roads,
check with the local authorities and follow their instructions.
Sloping Terrain Requires Caution
Dig evenly around work site whenever possible, trying to
gradually level any existing slope. If it's not possible to level
area or avoid working on a slope, reducing size and cycling
rate workload is recommended.
On sloping surfaces, use caution when positioning wheel
loader before starting a work cycle. Stay alert for unstable
situations to avoid getting into them. For example, you
should always avoid working bucket over downhill side of
machine when parked perpendicular to slope. Avoid full
extensions of bucket in a downhill direction. Lifting bucket
too high, too close to machine, while wheel loader is turned
uphill can also be hazardous.
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