Komatsu PC45MR-30403, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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METHOD FOR STARTING MACHINE (TRAVEL FORWARD AND REVERSE)
AND STOPPING MACHINE
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WARNING
• Check that the direction of the track frame is proper before operating the travel levers or travel ped-
als.
If the track frame is facing the rear (if the sprocket is at the front), the machine moves in the oppo-
site direction to the direction of the operation of the travel levers or travel pedals (front and rear
travel are reversed, right and left steering are reversed).
• Check that the area around the machine is safe, sound the horn before starting the machine.
• Keep people away from the machine.
• Clear any obstacles from the travel path.
• Operate the levers carefully. The engine speed may suddenly increase during the auto-deceleration.
• When traveling, check that the travel alarm sounds normally.
PREPARATIONS FOR MOVING MACHINE
Turn fuel control dial (1) from Low idle (MIN) position (a) to
High idle (MAX) position (b).
The engine speed increases.
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS OPERATION
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