Komatsu PW160-7H Operation & Maintenance Manual page 168

OPERATIONS AND CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
4. Raise the stabilisers/dozer blade (when fitted). See Section
on operation of dozer & outriggers.
5. Ensure that the wheel brake is off by depressing service
brake pedal (37) to release latch mechanism (37a).
6. Release the front axle suspension lock, using automatic sus-
pension lock switch.
For details, see "AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION LOCK
SWITCH (98)".
7. Select travel speed using switch. According to the ground
conditions and type of operation required, as follows:
for details, see "CREEP SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH (92)"
Creep mode: see "CREEP SPEED SELECTOR SWITCH (92)":
for fine control speed is restricted to 2.5 km/h.
REMARK
Creep can be engaged from any other mode by pressing the
Creep button.Press High / Low speed select switch to dis-engage
Creep.
Creep mode will only engage fully when the machine comes to a
stop.
Lo mode: for travelling on rough surfaces and on steep slopes (up
or down), e.g. work sites. Speed is restricted to 9.5 km/h.
REMARK
Lo mode will only engage when machine speed is below 9.5
km/h.
Hi mode is for high speed travel, on smooth surfaces with slopes
up to 5 degrees.
Auto mode: for travelling on roads or job sites with varying terrain.
Do not use auto mode on steep downhill slopes
use Lo mode
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OPERATION
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37a