OM3054 03/13 Operating Instructions - Section 30
Page 30-15
SAFE PARKING PROCEDURES
The operator must continue to use safety precau-
tions when parking and turning the engine off.
Any questionable truck performance must be
checked by maintenance before the truck is used for
another shift.
1. Park the truck on level ground when possible,
and away from other vehicles. If parking on a
grade, position the truck perpendicular to the
grade.
Haul roads are not safe parking areas. In an
emergency, choose the safest spot most visible
to other machines in the area.
2. Apply the parking brake. Verify that the parking
brake is operating properly and is capable of
holding the truck stationary.
Use the parking brake when parking the truck.
Verify the parking brake is capable of holding the
truck stationary before stopping the engine.
DO NOT use the brake lock to secure the truck
when parking. The brake lock will release when
hydraulic pressure dissipates after the engine is
turned off. This may result in truck movement,
damage to surrounding objects, and serious
injury to personnel in the area.
3. Install wheel chocks.
4. If the truck is disabled and near operating
trucks, mark the truck with warning flags in day-
light, or with flares at night.
TURNING OFF THE ENGINE
Follow the sequence below at the end of machine
use.
1. Stop the truck, and reduce engine rpm to low
idle. Place the transmission shift lever in NEU-
TRAL, and apply the parking brake. Refer to the
guidelines in Safe Parking Procedures for
proper instructions when parking the truck.
2. Allow the engine to cool gradually by operating
at low idle for three to five minutes.
3. Turn the key switch to the OFF position to stop
the engine.
4. Close and lock all windows. Remove the key
from the key switch and lock the cab to prevent
possible unauthorized truck operation.
5. Dismount the truck properly.
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