Safety
Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual
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SRT45 Off-Highway Truck
soft ground, check the depth of the water,
speed of the current, and the firmness
and shape of the ground. Avoid any area
where there is any obstruction to travel
operations.
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Maintain the travel path on the jobsite
so that there is no obstruction to travel
operations.
2.2.19 Operation on soft ground
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Avoid traveling or operating your machine
near cliffs, road shoulders or trenches.
The soft ground plus machine weight
and vibration can cause your machine to
sink or tip over. The ground may become
even softer after heavy rain, explosion or
earthquake.
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When operating on a dam or near an
excavated ditch, vibration and machine
weight may trigger a landslide. Before
operation, take protective measures to
prevent your machine from tipping over or
falling.
Fig. 2.2-18
Danger