Kubota KX057-4, Operator'S Manual

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EXCAVATOR OPERATION 38
TURNS
To avoid personal injury:
A
Do not change direction on steep slopes, or the
excavator could tip over.
A
Before changing direction, beware of people in
the work area.
B
Pivot Turn
A
Movement as illustrated is done with the dozer blade
in front of the operator.
C
Change of Direction while Travelling
1. While travelling forwards, bring the left drive lever into
the neutral position;
the excavator will turn in the direction of the arrow of
the illustration below.
2. While travelling backwards, bring the left drive lever
into the neutral position;
the excavator will turn in the direction of the arrow of
the illustration below.
C
Change of Direction while Stationary
1. Push the left drive lever forward;
the excavator will turn in the direction of the arrow of
the illustration below.
(A) "Travelling forward" (N) "Neutral position"
(B) "Travelling backward" (N) "Neutral position"