Terex TR100 - Operating on Downgrades and Congested Areas

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Safety
* Sound horn before starting engine or beginning to move the vehicle; two
blasts for forward and three blasts for reverse.
* Watch for ground crew and other personnel on foot. Sound horn as a
warning before setting the vehicle in motion and when approaching ground
crew.
* Be sure the body is fully down before moving the vehicle.
* Always try to face or look in the direction the vehicle is travelling.
* Use extreme caution and turn on lights at night or when fog, dust or
similar hazards limit visibility. Do not overdrive your headlights.
* Observe instruments frequently. Report any defects or unusual noises in
the vehicle during operation.
* Stay in gear when driving downhill. Do not coast with transmission in
neutral. Select the proper gear and maintain safe speed with the service
brakes or/and retarder. Always maintain safe speeds for haul road
operating conditions for maximum control. Reduce speed before turning.
* In the event of a loss of electric power to the gear shift control, the
transmission will automatically lock in a gear range. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle using the service brakes, apply the parking brake and do not
operate until the fault is corrected.
* Always operate straight up or down slopes whenever possible, side-hill
operation can cause sideslip and possible roll-over.
* Slow down when moving in congested areas. Do not race with other
vehicles. Stop in authorized areas only, except in emergency.
* Brake firmly in one application. Do not FAN the pedal. Never operate the
vehicle if a warning light indicates a fault in the braking system.
* Always give loaded vehicles the right-of-way when your vehicle is empty.
* Always watch for holes, soft edges or other hazards when backing to
dump over a spoil bank.
* Always apply the Spotting Brake when the vehicle is being loaded or
when dumping a Load.
* Always stay in cab when being loaded.
* Always lower the body and shut down the vehicle according to the
procedure under 'Stopping The Engine' described on page 4-14 before
leaving the vehicle unattended. If on a grade wheels should be blocked.
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