CG958G Wheel Loader. Manual - part 8

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4.7 Before Operating Machine 

Ask people near the machine to leave.   

Drive machine slowly to open land and check whether all control levers work properly. 

4.8 Machine Operation 

 Drive the machine while sitting.   

 Before driving machine, the driver shall make certain that nobody would be injured.   

 Drive the machine slowly to open land and check whether all control levers work properly. 

 Only operate control levers when the engine is working.   

 It is not allowed to carry people when the machine is working.   

 Report the items needed to be repaired that are discovered during operation.   

 The bucket and other work devices shall approach ground as close as possible, about 40cm 

from the ground.   

 Stop the machine in places far from cliffs, suspensions or slopes.   

 If the machine side-slips down slope, unload the load immediately and drive the machine 

down the slope.   

 Try to work in the up and down direction of slope and avoid working sideway to the slope.   

 Keep the machine in a status under control. Do not overload.   

 Keep the articulating and drafting devices are in a good condition.   

 Trailer can only be connected to a drafting pin.   

 It is prohibited to stride on traction rope or similar devices.   

 When on hills, hardpan or slopes, or when crossing trenches, hillocks or other obstacles, 

pay attention to inclining of the machine.     

 Report the items needed to be repaired that are discovered during operation. 

 When linking trailer to the machine, it is prohibited to stand between the machine and the 

trailer. The traction frame or traction pin of traction equipment shall link to the traction pin 

of the machine.   

 

Get to know the maximum size of the machine, and the maximum work limit and range of 

the machine. 

 

4.9 Stop Engine 

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 After completing loaded operation of the machine, do not stop engine immediately. 

Otherwise may cause overheating of engine and accelerate wearing of its parts. After 

parking the machine and engaging the brake, allow the engine continue to run 5 minutes 

before stop it, which well cool down slowly the overheated areas of the engine.   

 Turn the key back to 0 position to stop the engine.   

4.10 Parking of Machine 

 Park machine on horizontal ground. When it has to be parked on slopes, insert wedges 

under the machine.   

 Step on parking pedal to stop the machine.   

 Place the transmission control lever to neutral position.   

 Press parking switch button and engage parking brake.   

 After placing all work devices on the ground, place the work device control lever to 

“middle position”.   

 It is prohibited to stop engine by hydraulic system. 

 Turn down the engine and take away the key.   

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 Safe drive

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5.1 Sound Alarm (in compliance with ISO6746-1 Standard) 

 Sound alarm that is controlled at the driver’s position and reaches a minimum sound level 

of 93 dB (A) at 7m from the front end of machine.   

 When the machine has troubles and is unable to continue to work or work at a low speed, 

turn on all turn lights (direction indicator lamp, brake lamp, alarm lamp) to give out 

warning to others.     

 Pay attention to the meters and alarms.   

5.2 Pay Attention to Drive Safety   

 Please follow good operation practice in order to ensure the safety of yourself and others.   

 Before starting vehicle, blow the horn to give out signal. Do not drive until it is confirmed 

that no people or obstacles around the vehicle.   

 Do not stick body out of the vehicle.   

 It is prohibited to use the bucket as a work platform or stand on it.   

 Observe traffic codes when driving on ordinary roads. Go through crossings rapidly.   

 Drive at the side of roads and take care to allow a passage for other vehicles to surpass. 

Keep distance.   

 Try to avoid emergent brake operation.   

 When driving at a high speed, it is highly risky to shift between forward and rear shifts. Try 

to avoid this operation.   

 When driving or turning in narrow places, pay attention the surroundings and slow down to 

check whether there is any obstacle around.   

 When the road condition is not good or the load is not stable, operate with care to prevent 

instability of the load.   

 To ensure operation comfort of the driver and maximum life of transmission parts, slow 

down or brake before making gearshifts.   

 When driving the machine, use parking brake to brake will cause severe wear of and 

damage to parking brake.   

5.3 Full-load Transportation 

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 Do not transport with highly lifted bucket full of materials, which is hazard. When 

transporting with full-load, select proper speed and lower down the bucket to an 

appropriate height (450-55mm from the ground) to lower the center of gravity an ensure 

stability of the vehicle.   

 The weight of loaded materials shall not heavier than rated load weight of the machine; 

avoid overload. Chengdu Construction Machinery Co., Ltd is not liable to any machine 

damages or people injuries caused by overload.   

 Avoid abrupt starting, abrupt stop or abrupt turning in transportation.   

5.4 Overspeeding Is Prohibited 

 Get familiar with the performance characteristics of the vehicle and decide on appropriate 

speed, route and operation method according to the specific conditions of the site. Keep the 

relevant operators being informed.   

 When driving in busy traffic of downtown or crossing lofty places, keep at a low speed to 

ensure the vehicle is under control at any time.     

 When driving on rugged or slippery roads, or on hills, avoid high speed driving, abrupt 

turning or abrupt stop.   

 The engine shall work smoothly. Abrupt turning in high speed driving is prohibited.   

5.5 Keep Good Visibility 

 When visibility is not good in front, or at narrow crossings, slow down and hold on for a 

moment. Blow the horn to warn other vehicles or ask for guide by others when necessary; 

avoid imprudent operations.   

 Dust, heavy fog and storm will affect visibility. Try to drive slowly when visibility is not 

good.  

 Misjudgment on distance and height of ground is prone to occur in nights. Please drive at a 

speed suitable for the lighting condition.   

 Turn on the headlights and roof lights when operating.   

5.6 Notices for Driving in Adverse Conditions 

 When operating and driving in adverse conditions, special care shall be taken to ensure 

safety. Do not work alone in hazard places. Investigate beforehand on the condition of drive