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Wheel Loader Safety
Traveling
When traveling with the machine, always keep lights on; make
sure that you are in compliance with all federal, state and local
laws and regulations concerning warning flags and signs.
If engine stops while machine is traveling and the machine is not
equipped with an emergency steering system, it will be
impossible to operate the steering system and control machine
movement.
Pilot control valve lever (joystick) should not be operated while
traveling.
Lower work equipment so it is 430 mm (16.9 in) above ground.
Never travel over obstacles or steep slopes that will cause
machine to tilt severely. Travel around any slope or obstacle that
causes 10°C tilt, or more.
Do not operate steering suddenly. Work equipment can hit
ground and this can damage machine or structures in area.
When traveling on rough ground, travel at low speed, and avoid
sudden changes in direction.
Keep to permissible water depth. See Operation and
Maintenance manual.
When traveling over bridges or structures check first that bridge
or structure can withstand weight of machine. Never exceed the
maximum permitted load for bridges or structures.
It is important to keep in mind that the machine, in comparison
with the rest of traffic, is a slow moving and wide vehicle which
can cause traffic delays. Pay attention to traffic behind you and
allow traffic to pass you.
Before operating the machine or work equipment, always
observe the following precautions to prevent death or serious
injury.
• When changing travel direction from forward to
reverse or from reverse to forward, reduce speed and
stop machine before changing travel direction.
• Sound horn to alert people in area.
• Check that there is no one in area around machine.
There are restricted visibility areas behind machine
• When operating in areas with poor visibility,
designate a flagman to direct work site traffic.
• Keep unauthorized personnel away from turning
radius or travel path of the machine.
FG026304
40 - 50 cm (16 - 20 in.)
Travel Position
Incorrect
Figure 19
FG026305
Figure 20
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