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Load DownwindLoad Downwind
Watch Cleanup MachineWatch Cleanup Machine
Maintain Safe SpeedMaintain Safe Speed
HaulingHauling
While travelling the haul road, always maintain a safe speed for the haul roadWhile travelling the haul road, always maintain a safe speed for the haul road
conditions and grades. Never allow the machine to move or coast with theconditions and grades. Never allow the machine to move or coast with the
transmission in 'NEUTRAL'!transmission in 'NEUTRAL'!
When approaching downgrades, select the proper transmission range and useWhen approaching downgrades, select the proper transmission range and use
the retarder and service brakes as required to maintain safe descent speedthe retarder and service brakes as required to maintain safe descent speed
without over-speeding the engine or gaining excess travel speed. Generally, thewithout over-speeding the engine or gaining excess travel speed. Generally, the
transmission range required for ascending is also correct for descending atransmission range required for ascending is also correct for descending a
grade.grade.
Always remain a safe distance behind the machine ahead, particularly onAlways remain a safe distance behind the machine ahead, particularly on
downgrades. A good rule-of-thumb to follow is to allow two (2) truck-lengthsdowngrades. A good rule-of-thumb to follow is to allow two (2) truck-lengths
between machines for each 15 km/h (10 mile/h) of travel speed under normalbetween machines for each 15 km/h (10 mile/h) of travel speed under normal
operating conditions. Under adverse conditions, allow more room for safeoperating conditions. Under adverse conditions, allow more room for safe
operation. On jobs on which minimum distance between machines is specifiedoperation. On jobs on which minimum distance between machines is specified
for the haul road, be sure to observe the regulations at all times. Suchfor the haul road, be sure to observe the regulations at all times. Such
regulations would be established for the safety of everyone on the job.regulations would be established for the safety of everyone on the job.
Pay attention to haul road conditions to avoid rocks, holes, or other obstacles.Pay attention to haul road conditions to avoid rocks, holes, or other obstacles.
Such obstacles not only present hazards to safe operation, but can needlesslySuch obstacles not only present hazards to safe operation, but can needlessly
damage tyres and suspensions if not avoided.damage tyres and suspensions if not avoided.
Be sure to reduce speed and come to a full stop, as required, at intersections,Be sure to reduce speed and come to a full stop, as required, at intersections,
rail-roads, public highways etc.. Where a 'FLAGMAN' is stationed to direct traffic,rail-roads, public highways etc.. Where a 'FLAGMAN' is stationed to direct traffic,
always stay alert and follow his directions.always stay alert and follow his directions.
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