Komatsu WA500-6H, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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3.2 Explanation of components Operation
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WA500-6H – VEAM430100
REMARK
The length of the lever can be adjusted to 3 stages (positions
(A), (B), (C)). To adjust the length, remove the screw (E) at the
bottom of the lever knob (D), slide the knob to the desired posi-
tion, then tighten the screw (E) again.
(The lever is installed to position (B) when it is shipped from the
factory.)
3. Gearshift lever stopper
This stopper (3) prevents the gearshift lever from entering the
3rd or 4th positions when working.
Position (a): Stopper actuated.
Position (b): Stopper released.
4. Work equipment lock lever
WARNING
z
Before leaving the operator’s seat, set the work equipment
lock lever securely to the LOCK position. If the work equip-
ment lock lever is not at the LOCK position, and work equip-
ment control lever is touched by mistake, it may lead to a
serious accident.
z
If the work equipment lock lever is not placed securely at the
LOCK position, the work equipment control lever may move,
and this may lead to a serious accident or personal injury.
Check that the lever is in the LOCK position.
z
When operating the work equipment lock lever, check that
the work equipment control lever is held securely at the
HOLD position.
z When pulling up or pushing down the work equipment lock
lever, be careful not to touch work equipment control lever
(A).
This lever (4) is a lock device for the work equipment control
lever.
Push the work equipment lock lever to the outside to lock it.
REMARK
If the work equipment lock lever is at the LOCK position, the
work equipment will not move even when the work equipment
control lever is operated.
GK043143
A
B
C
D
E
GK043145
a
b
GK050006
Free
Lock
A