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Wheel Loader Safety
Operation on Slopes
Dig evenly around work site whenever possible, trying to
gradually level any existing slope. If it is not possible to level
area or avoid working on a slope, it is recommended that you
reduce size and cycling rate of workload.
On sloping surfaces, use caution when positioning the machine
before starting a work cycle. Always fasten your seat belt. Stay
alert for unstable situations and avoid getting into them. For
example, you should always avoid positioning the bucket over
downhill side of machine when parked perpendicular to slope.
Avoid full extensions of bucket in a downhill direction. Lifting
bucket too high, or too close to the machine, while the machine
is turned uphill can also be hazardous.
When possible, operate machine up slopes and down slopes.
Keep the heavy end of the machine uphill. Avoid operating
machine across slope.
On hills, banks or slopes, position bucket approximately 400 mm
(16 in) above ground. In case of an emergency, quickly lower
bucket to ground to help stop machine.
Do not travel on grass, fallen leaves, or wet steel plates. Even
slight slopes can cause machine to slide down a slope. Travel at
low speed and make sure that the machine is always traveling
directly up or directly down the slope
Do not change travel direction on a slope. This could result in
tipping or sliding sideways of machine.
If the machine begins to slide down on a grade, immediately
dump load and turn the machine downhill.
Be careful to avoid any ground condition which could cause the
machine to tip. Tipping can occur when you work on hills, on
banks, or on slopes. Tipping can also occur when you cross
ditches, ridges, or travel over unexpected obstructions.
Keep the machine under control. Do not overload the machine
beyond capacity.
• Do not turn on slopes or travel across slopes. Always
go down to a flat place to change position of the
machine, then travel backup the slope again.
FG026386
20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Figure 21
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