2. Safety Instructions
12. Travelling on slopes • Travelling on hills, banks or slopes that are steep, can result in the dump truck starting to slide/slip or roll over. • Always check ground conditions before travelling on slopes. • Always travel straight up or down on slopes. • Do not turn on slopes or travel across slopes. Always go down to a flat place to perform these operations. • Keep travel speed very low.
WARNING Ground conditions, gradients, friction, available traction and type of load are of vital importance for safe operation and stability on slopes.
13. Operation of brakes The service brakes must never be applied for long periods due to danger of fading (loss of braking effect due to overheating). To avoid fading, depress the pedal firmly and release it after the speed is reduced. Select a gear and adjust the speed in a downhill slope so that the speed can be controlled with the engine and/or retarder brake, without the use of the service brake to hold the speed. Never use the service brake for long periods. Avoid racing the engine. See also Operating Instructions. The max. downhill slope to keep the dump truck at an even speed with the engine and/or retarder brake applied can be read in the brake capacity chart in chapter 8. This depends mainly upon slope (road) conditions
14. Engine overspeed Engine speed above max. allowed rpm is prohibited. It can damage the engine and reduce the safety of the operator. If the engine speed exceeds 2500 rpm, the engine brake will automatically engage. The retarder brake will automatically engage if the engine speed exceeds 2600 rpm to avoid overspeed of the engine.
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