Komatsu PC18MR-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT
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USE OF GENERIC EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE CRUSHER
Generic equipment is operated by pressing the equipment control
pedal as indicated below.
Upper part (A) pressed: the oil flows to right side of the arm (hy-
draulic tank side).
Lower part (B) pressed: the oil flows to the left side of the arm (op-
erator seat side).
NOTE
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If it is necessary to adjust the oil flow, have this operation car-
ried out by your Komatsu Distributor.
Precautions for use
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Before using a crusher or other generic equipment, make sure
that the spool of the selection valve (1) is completely rotated
clockwise and resting against its retainer, position (a).
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For further details and other precautions to be taken when han-
dling the equipment, carefully read the instruction manual pro-
vided by its manufacturer.
6.5.1 LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY
If the machine is going to remain unused for a long period, proceed as indicated below.
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Put the plug on the quick couplers.
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Set the selection valve to the position indicated for generic equipment such as the crusher.
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Lock the equipment control pedal with the apposite locking device.
Operating the pedal when neither the breaker, nor generic equipment are installed on the machine may cause
overheating or other problems.
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A
B