Komatsu PC118MR-8, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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FUNCTIONING
USE OF THE MACHINE AND RELATED CONTROLS
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE 3
Travel function
Travelling on big stones, logs or other obstacles subjects the
frame and in particular the tracks to considerable strain, which
damages the machine. For this reason, it is always advisable to
remove any obstacles or to avoid them, if possible.
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If it is not possible to avoid going across an obstacle, reduce
translation speed, keep the working tools as close as possible
to the ground and try to move the machine, keeping the
obstacle equidistant from the tracks.
High speed translation
On rough, rocky and irregular roads, travel at Lo speed. When
advancing at high speeds, configure the idle wheel in forward
direction.
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To change travel speed, press the travel speed selector
( 1 ) . T h e tr av el sp eed ( L o , H i) i s s ig nal l ed by t he
corresponding warning light (2).
Closure of the working equipment
When folding the work equipment to the travel or transport
position, be careful to prevent the bucket from hitting the blade.
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