Komatsu PW160-7H Operation & Maintenance Manual page 169

OPERATION
8. Select travel direction on right control lever (6)
If the undercarriage is not facing the normal forward direction
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- then the travelling direction will be opposite to that which is
selected.
The front (steering) axle has two suspension locking cylinders
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(A) mounted above the axle. These can be seen clearly from
the operators seat, indicating that the undercarriage is facing
in the normal forward direction.
9. Release park brake by using switch (10). If on downhill slope
hold machine on foot brake to prevent machine rolling.
REMARK
If starting to travel on a steep uphill slope, first press the travel
pedal fully, then release the park brake, this will minimise rolling
backwards when staring.
10. Press the travel pedal (38) smoothly. The machine will move
off in the selected direction.
REMARK
Engine speed will automatically increase when travel pedal is
depressed.
11. When changing direction from forward to reverse or vice
versa, always allow the machine to stop before changing the
position of the travel switch on right control lever.
REMARK
When travelling in Auto mode a slight shock may occasionally
be heard and/or felt as the automatic transmission clutch oper-
ates. This is normal.
PW160-7H VEAM390100
OPERATIONS AND CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
6
Right
control
lever
10
Forward
Neutral
Reverse
A
38
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