Steering - Komatsu PW130ES-6K Operation & Maintenance Manual

OPERATION
(e.g. concrete or asphalt roads) maximum speed is available.
* (20 km/h specification)
9. Release park brake by using switch (9).
10. Press the travel pedal (10) smoothly. The machine will move
off in the selected direction.
If the undercarriage is not facing the normal forward direction
G
- then the travelling direction will be opposite to that which is
selected.
The front (steering) axle has two suspension locking cylinders
G
mounted above the axle. These can be seen clearly from the
operators seat, indicating that the undercarriage is facing in
the normal forward direction.
Engine speed will automatically reduce 4 seconds after
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selecting forward/reverse if no further operation is made. This
saves fuel consumption (Auto-decel function)
11. When changing direction from forward to reverse or vice
versa, always allow the machine to stop before changing the
position of the travel pedal.
12. When travelling in Hi mode a slight shock may occasionally
be heard and/or felt as the automatic transmission clutch
operates. This is normal.

STEERING

1. The machine can be steered by turning steering wheel in the
desired direction.
The position of the steering column can be adjusted fore and aft
by depressing pedal (2), moving column to desired position and
releasing pedal (2).
OPERATION
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