Komatsu Utility 15001, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
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3.3.4 MACHINE OPERATION
WARNING
• Before carrying out any manoeuvre with these levers,
the operator must be seated in the work position with fa-
stened safety belt.
• Before operating the travel levers, check the direction of
the track frame. If the sprocket is at the front, the opera-
tion of the travel levers is reversed.
• When moving off, check that the area around the ma-
chine is safe, and sound the horn before moving.
• Clear all personnal from the machine and the area.
• Clear all obstracles from the path of the machine.
• Check that the travel alarm works properly.
3.3.4.1 PREPARATIONS FOR MOVING THE MACHINE OFF
1. Pull fuel control lever (1) towards the high idling position
to increase the engine speed.
(A): Low idling
(B): High idling
3.3.4.2 MOVING MACHINE FORWARD
1. Set safety lock lever (2) to the FREE position, then raise
the work equipment 40 to 50 cm (1.6 to 2.0 in) from the
ground.
2. Raise the blade.
3. Opearate the both travel levers (3) as explained below.
• When the sprocket (A) is at the rear of the machine.
Push levers (3) forward slowly to move the machine off.