Komatsu SK820-5 turbo, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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5 - FOOT ACCELERATOR
The accelerator pedal (1) is positioned on the operator’s right
and serves to control the engine speed and power.
Use the accelerator pedal with care, especially when the ma-
chine is under strain or is working in difficult conditions.
Avoid useless accelerations, in order to reduce consumption
and extend the life of both the engine and the machine.
6 - HAND ACCELERATOR
WARNING
q
The use of the hand accelerator is allowed only under
the indicated conditions; its use in other conditions may
lead to accidents.
The hand accelerator must be used during the warming up of
the engine and successively when operations with the optional
equipment are to be carried out; it can also be used for some
maintenance operations.
q
Idling position (A):
lever completely pushed forward.
q
Maximum speed position (B):
lever completely pulled backward.
1
RWAA12700
RWAA9890
A
RWAA9900
B