Steering Wheel And Controls; Steering Wheel; Horn Button; Multi-Function Turn Signal Switch - Komatsu 730E Operation & Maintenance Manual

Operation - Section 32
Page 32-2

STEERING WHEEL AND CONTROLS

Steering wheel (1, Figure 32-2) will telescope in and
out and adjust through a tilt angle to provide a com-
fortable wheel position for most operators.

Horn Button

Horn (2, Figure 32-2) is actuated by pushing the but-
ton in the center of the steering wheel. Operation of
the horn is to be verified before moving the truck.
Observe all local safety rules regarding the use of the
horn as a warning signal device before starting
engine and moving the vehicle.
TIilt / Telescope Lever
The steering column can be telescoped or the wheel
tilted with tilt/telescope lever (3, Figure 32-2).
Adjust the tilt of the steering wheel by pulling the le-
ver toward the steering wheel and moving the wheel
to the desired angle. Releasing the lever will lock the
wheel in the desired location.
Adjust the telescope function by pushing the lever
forward to unlock. After positioning as desired, re-
lease the lever to lock position.
FIGURE 32-2. STEERING WHEEL AND
CONTROLS

1.Steering Wheel

2.Horn
3.Tilt Adjustment
4.Multi-Function Turn
Signal
Operator Cab and Controls

Multi-Function Turn Signal Switch

FIGURE 32-3. MULTI-FUNCTION TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
Multi-function turn signal switch (4, Figure 32-2) is
used to activate the turn signal lights, the windshield
wipers, and to select either high or low beam head-
lights.

Turn Signal Operation

Move the lever upward to signal a turn to
the right.
An indicator in the top, center of the
instrument panel will illuminate to indicate turn
direction selected. Refer to Instrument Panel and
Indicator Lights in this section.
Move the lever downward to signal a
turn to the left.
NOTE: The turn signal will not automatically
stop after a turn has been completed.

High Beam Headlight Operation

Moving the lever inward toward the
rear of the cab changes the headlights
to high beam. When the high beams
are selected, the indicator in the top, center of
the instrument panel will illuminate. Moving the
switch back to the original position will return the
headlights to low beam.

Windshield Wiper Operation

Windshield wipers off
Intermittent - Long Delay
Intermittent - Medium Delay
Intermittent - Short Delay
Low Speed
High Speed
Depressing the button at the end of
the lever will activate the windshield
washer.
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