Komatsu PC118MR-8, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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USE OF THE MACHINE AND RELATED CONTROLS
FUNCTIONING
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2. Lift the blade.
3. Opearate both travel levers (3) or both travel pedals (4) as
explained below.
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When the sprocket (A) is at the rear of the machine,
push the lever (3) slowly forward or press the top of the
pedal (4) slowly to move the machine off.
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When the sprocket (A) is at the front of the machine,
pull the lever (3) slowly backward or press the bottom
of the pedal (4) slowly to move the machine off.
4. Make sure that the travel alarm functions correctly. If the
alarm does not sound, contact the Komatsu distributor,
who will carry out all the necessary repair operations.
REMARK
In harsh weather conditions, if the travel speed of the machine
is not normal, carry out warming operations.
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Besides, if the travel speed of the machine is not normal and
the undercarriage has crusted mud and dirt, clean the
undercarriage.
Reverse 3
1. Place the lever of the safety device (2) in FREE position
(F), then lift the working tool 40-50 cm from the ground.
2. Lift the blade.
3. Opearate both travel levers (3) or both travel pedals (4) as
explained below.
q
When the sprocket (A) is at the rear of the machine,
pull the lever (3) slowly backward or press the bottom
of the pedal (4) slowly to start moving in reverse.
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