GUARD AS 2582732 - Caterpillar

Personal injury or death can result from falling material.Remove any overhang and watch for sliding material.
Do not doze with the bucket in the tilt forward position to avoid bucket damage.
Striking the stops unnecessarily and repetitively can result in accelerated wear and high maintenance cost of the loader linkage.
Downhill Operation
Maintain a ground speed that is slow enough for the conditions. Before you operate down a hill, select the proper gear before you start down the grade. The proper gear should allow the machine to maintain the appropriate speed on the down grade. The throttle control should be at high idle and the engine should not overspeed. In most situations, the proper gear will be the same gear that is required to drive up the grade.If the machine builds up excessive speed, the engine can overspeed. This can result in damage to the engine and/or damage to the power train data link. Use the service brake or the engine brake in order to slow the machine until a lower gear can be selected. Select the lower gear and proceed with the throttle control at high idle.Use the service brakes for stopping the machine. Using the service brakes in order to control the travel speed of the machine or using the service brakes for stopping from high speeds can cause the brake and axle oil to overheat. This can result in significant wear and/or damage to the service brakes. Note: The left pedal should not be used for downhill braking.Changing Direction and Speed
Speed changes at full engine speed and directional changes at full engine speed are possible. However, when you change directions, deceleration will maximize the comfort of the operator. In order to control the throttle, use the left brake pedal to decelerate. Deceleration will also maximize the service life of power train components.