NorAM 65E Turbo, Operator'S Manual

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NORAM 65ET GRADER
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Operat
ion
2
ARTICULATION
IMPORTANT:
An articulation lock pin, 1, under the cab must
be removed and placed in storage bracket, 2, before operating. Do
not operate machine with articulation lock pin installed.
The motor grader has an articulating frame. It is hinged and bends
in front of the cab. Articulating the frame, 1, toward the inside of a
turn greatly reduces the turning radius, allowing operation in tight
quarters.
The motor grader is typically operated in a non-articulated position
for large, open areas or for road maintenance.
The articulated frame allows offsetting, 2, the front tires from the
rear tires. This is accomplished by articulating away from the
inside of a turn. When used with the moldboard and circle shifted
to one side, the motor grader can move material over the edge of a
wall without overloading the edge and risking collapse of the supporting surface. Offsetting also permits better weight
concentration behind the blade in severe operating conditions.
Move lever, 1, forward to articulate to left. Move lever rearward to
articulate to right.