Komatsu D155AX-8E0, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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RIPPER CONTROL LEVER
The ripper control lever is used for operating the ripper.
(a) RAISE
(b) HOLD: Ripper is stopped and held in this position.
(c) LOWER
Toggle switch
(A) Decrease cutting angle: Cutting angle (α) is decreased.
(B) Increase cutting angle: Cutting angle (α) is increased.
Ripper auto-return
This function controls the position of ripper point to the ripping posture automatically. Since the operator does
not need to keep tilting the lever or holding down the switch, he/she is less fatigued.
For detail, see “RIPPER AUTO-RETURN (3-50)”.
OTHER EQUIPMENT
DUST INDICATOR
This device notifies the operator of clogging of air cleaner ele-
ment.
For the cleaning method of the element, see “METHOD FOR
CHECKING, CLEANING AND REPLACING AIR CLEANER
(4-15)”.
DOOR OPEN LOCK
Use the door lock to fix the door in position after opening it.
OPERATION EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS
3-105