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When working on a sloped grade, which operator action is crucial to minimize the risk of a roll-over, according to best practices?

Operating a wheel loader directly up and down a slope, rather than traversing it, maintains the machine's longitudinal stability, significantly reducing the ris

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Question: When working on a sloped grade, which operator action is crucial to minimize the risk of a roll-over, according to best practices?

Answer options: ✅ Always travelling up and down the slope directly, not across it.

  • Operating with the bucket raised high for better ground clearance.
  • Making turns as sharply as possible to maintain momentum.
  • Engaging differential lock on steep inclines to prevent tire spin.

Correct answer: Always travelling up and down the slope directly, not across it.

Explanation: Operating a wheel loader directly up and down a slope, rather than traversing it, maintains the machine's longitudinal stability, significantly reducing the risk of a roll-over, especially with a loaded bucket.

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