Komatsu D51EX-24, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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8.
Make the machine move off by releasing decelerator/brake
pedal (2) gradually.
REMARK
When moving off, the machine sometimes deviates a little,
but this is due to actuation of straight-travel correction
mechanism and it is not a failure.
METHOD FOR STOPPING MACHINE
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WARNING
• Avoid a sudden stop. Stop the machine gradually.
• Do not park the machine on a slope.
If it is unavoidably necessary to park the machine on a
slope, place parking brake lever (1) in LOCK position
and insert blocks underneath the track shoes to pre-
vent the machine from moving. As an additional safety
measure, thrust the work equipment into the ground.
• If the blade control lever is touched by accident, the
blade may suddenly move, and this may lead to a seri-
ous accident. Before leaving the operator's seat, al-
ways secure work equipment lock lever (2) in LOCK
position.
1.
Depress decelerator/brake pedal (3).
2.
Return joystick (steering, directional and gear shift lever)
(4) back to NEUTRAL position (N).
The machine stops.
OPERATION MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
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