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

2.4.5 MOVING ON SLOPES

Operations on slopes and on river or lake banks with damp
ground may result in the tipping over or slipping of the ma-
chine.
On hills, banks or slopes, keep the bucket very close to the
ground (20÷30 cm from the ground) and in case of emergency
quickly lower it to the ground to help the machine stop.
Do not change direction and avoid travelling obliquely when
working on slopes. It is advisable to go down or up to a flat
place to perform these operations.
Do not travel on wet grass or thick layers of leaves: if the ma-
chine moves obliquely in these conditions, it may slip.
Do not move on slopes with inclination exceeding 30°, since
the machine may overturn.
When the fuel level indicator reaches the red reserve area dur-
ing work on a slope, immediately provide for refuelling; due to
the inclination of the machine, the engine may suck in air and
suddenly stop, which represents a grave risk for the safety of
the operator and of the persons before the machine.
If the engine should stop all of a sudden, immediately lower
the bucket to the ground.
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