Moving On Slopes - Komatsu PC27R-8 Operation & Maintenance Manual

USE OF THE MACHINE
3.6.5.2

MOVING ON SLOPES

DANGER
Do not work on slopes with inclination exceeding 30°,
since in these conditions the machine may overturn.
When moving on slopes, do not use the travel speed in-
crease pedal.
When working on slopes some precautions should be taken to
avoid risks for the operator and anyone in the vicinity; the checks
and operations to be carried out are the following:
1 - Always check the work area for snow, landslips, gravel, loose
ground and anything that may suddenly modify the work con-
ditions and the stability of the machine.
2 - When it is necessary to travel downhill, the bucket must al-
ways be directed downwards, in the position indicated in the
figure.
3 - When travelling uphill, the bucket must always be directed
upward.
4 - When moving the machine during work, always lower the
bucket.
5 - Carry out any lateral movement on a flat surface at the begin-
ning or at the end of the slope; if this is not possible, move
obliquely, keeping the machine axis as parallel to the slope
directrix as possible.
Do not move too obliquely or, even worse, with the machine
axis rotated by 90° with respect to the slope directrix.
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