Komatsu D155AX-8E0, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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1.
Depress decelerator pedal (1) to decrease the engine
speed, and stop the machine.
2.
Set joystick (steering, directional and gear shift lever) (2) to
a desired position.
3.
Release decelerator pedal (1) gradually, and increase the
engine speed to start the machine.
REMARK
• When joystick (steering, directional and gear shift lev-
er) (2) is set in REVERSE position, the backup alarm
buzzer sounds.
• When the travel direction is switched during downhill
travel, the machine may start in the 1st speed range,
depending on its condition. For example, if you shift
the gear from F2 to R2 while depressing the decelera-
tor pedal, the speed range may change from F2 to R1.
METHOD FOR STEERING MACHINE
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WARNING
• Avoid turning on a slope whenever possible, since sideways slip occurs easily.
Take care particularly on soft ground or clay land.
• Do not make a pivot turn at a high speed.
METHOD FOR NORMAL TURNING OPERATION
During travel, tilt the joystick (steering, directional and gear shift
lever) in a direction you wish to turn.
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS OPERATION
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