Komatsu PC12R-8, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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USE OF THE MACHINE
3.6.5.1 STEERING (CHANGING DIRECTION)
CHANGING DIRECTION WHEN THE MACHINE IS
NOT MOVING
CHANGING DIRECTION WHEN THE MACHINE IS
MOVING (the left and right travel levers are in the
same position)
HOW TO CARRY OUT A COUNTER-ROTATION
(with the machine not moving)
DANGER
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When the blade is directed backward, the operation of the travel levers is inverted; before operating the
travel levers, check the position of the blade.
•
If possible, avoid any abrupt change of direction. Counter-rotations should be carried out with the ma-
chine at rest.
•
Due to the considerable friction created when changing direction, it is advisable not to use the speed
increase pedal.
To turn to the left, operate the RIGHT travel lever as indicated
below. To move FORWARD, push the lever. To move BACK-
WARD, pull the lever.
IMPORTANT
☞
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To turn to the right, operate the LEFT travel lever in the
same way.
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To turn to the left, shift the LEFT travel lever back to the neutral
position; the machine will turn to the left.
IMPORTANT
☞
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To turn to the right, operate the RIGHT travel lever in the
same way.
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To turn to the left, pull the LEFT travel lever backward and push
the RIGHT travel lever forward.
IMPORTANT
☞
•
To carry out a counter-rotation to the right, pull the RIGHT
travel lever backward and push the LEFT travel lever for-
ward.
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