SRT55D Off-Highway Truck
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Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual
also better able to judge the best spot for his
truck when it is his turn to be loaded(refer to
g.5-3).
On some jobs, the loading machine might work
most efficiently when trucks are positioned
on both sides of the loader. Thus, while one
truck is being loaded, another can move into
position on the opposite side of the loader
and the loading machine can swing over to
load the next truck with a minimum of lost
time. Since the truck is usually backed into the
loading position with this method, the operator
must be alert and careful while backing(refer
to g.5-4).
For fastest, most accurate loading when
being loaded by a front end loader, the truck
operator should spot his machine on the most
level area and at an angle to the face of the
bank or stockpile. This minimizes loader travel
time, particularly with a raised, full bucket.
Where possible, the truck should also locate
downwind of the loader when dusty-type
material is being loaded on a windy day. This
practice improves both working conditions and
visibility for the loader operator(refer to fig.5-
5).
A cleanup dozer or small loader is often
working in conjunction with the main loading
machine to keep the area clear of bucket
spillage for maximum efciency of the loading
operation. The truck operator must always be
alert to the position of the cleanup machine
when entering the loading area to avoid
congestion, and for maximum safety(g.5-6).
The following precautions should be observed
when approaching the loading area and while
being loaded.
Avoid rocks and other shovel spillage that
can needlessly damage tyres or other truck
components. Allow the cleanup machine
sufcient time to clear up such debris.
Do not move the truck into loading position
with the shovel bucket swinging overhead.
Fig. 5-3
Fig .5-4
Fig. 5-5
Stay Two Lengths
Behind
Two-side loading
Working the Truck
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