Komatsu PC18MR-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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USE OF THE MACHINE AND RELATED CONTROLS
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When the sprocket (A) is at the rear of the machine, push the
levers (3) slowly forward to move the machine off.
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When the sprocket (A) is at the front of the machine, pull the
levers (3) slowly backward to move the machine off.
4. Switch over the travel speed by proceeding as follows.
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Press the translation speed selector switch (4), positioned on
the blade control lever grip, to go from low to high translation
speed and vice versa. The changeover from high to low speed
or vice versa takes place whenever the switch is pressed.
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When the machine is travelling at high speed, the travel speed
increase warning light (5) comes on.
For details on the travel speed, see paragraph "5.1 TECHNI-
CAL SPECIFICATIONS".
NOTE
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When the engine is started, the low speed is automatically se-
lected.
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When the machine travels at high speed on soft ground or up a
slope and the load increases, the low speed is automatically se-
lected, but the travel speed increase warning light remains on.
When the load is reduced, the travel system automatically
changes over to high speed.
5. On machines with translation warning alarm, check that the alarm works correctly.
If the alarm does not sound, contact your Komatsu Distributor for repairs.