Steering - Komatsu PW160-7H Operation & Maintenance Manual

OPERATIONS AND CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

STEERING

If the upper structure is turned 180 degrees (the under-
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carriage is reversed) the machine steers in the opposite
direction of the steering wheel. Therefore, take care of
the direction of the chassis.
When auto-deceleration is selected, if the wrist control
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lever or travel pedal is operated at the reduced engine
speed, the engine speed will rise suddenly.
Before moving off turn steering wheel full lock in both
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directions and check wheels turn fully.
Do not press travel pedal until the safety lock lever is
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fully down (UNLOCKED).
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 (A), moving column to desired position and
releasing pedal (A).
If it becomes necessary to tow the machine the operator
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must not operate the travel system when the transmis-
sion dis-engagement pin is rotated.
Failure to comply with this notice will result in severe
damage to the transmission unit.
● If you are uncertain about how to tow the machine,
please contact your local Komatsu distributor for advice.
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WARNING
WARNING
LOCK
A
PW160-7H VEAM390100
OPERATION
UNLOCK