Komatsu PC16R-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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USE OF THE MACHINE AND RELATED CONTROLS
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3.3.5 HOW TO MOVE THE MACHINE
WARNING
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Before moving the machine, make sure that you perfectly know the control functions and all the relevant
safety regulations.
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The operator must be seated in the driving position with fastened seat belt.
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Before operating the travel levers, check the direction of the undercarriage. If the sprocket is at the front,
the operation of the travel levers is inverted.
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Before moving the machine, make sure that there is no one within its operating range and that there are
no obstacles in the surrounding area.
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Be extremely careful when reversing, and make sure that there are no persons, other equipment or ob-
stacles in the way.
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Avoid any travel manoeuvre or change of direction with the accelerator at maximum speed, since ma-
noeuvres carried out in these conditions may cause abrupt and dangerous movements.
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Make sure that the travel alarm functions correctly.
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Do not use the speed increase function when changing direction or carrying out a counter-rotation.
3.3.5.1 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS TO BE CAR-
RIED OUT BEFORE MOVING THE
MACHINE
1. Pull the accelerator lever (1) towards the max. speed position
to increase the engine speed.
(A): idling
(b): max. speed
3.3.5.2 MOVING THE MACHINE FORWARD
1. Move the safety lever (2) to working position (F), then lift the
working tools 40-50 cm off the ground.
2. Lift the blade.
3. Opearate both travel levers (3) as explained below.
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