Working Mode Selection - Komatsu PW160-7H Operation & Maintenance Manual

OPERATION
2. When using the dozer blade with the upper structure facing
the rear of the undercarriage, the steering wheel acts in the
opposite direction to normal travel.
3. Ensure that suspension lock system is fully free when
required for dozing operations. See "AUTOMATIC SUSPEN-
SION LOCK SWITCH (98)"
REMARK
Dozer blade is to be used only for stabilizing and light dozing.

WORKING MODE SELECTION

WORKING MODE
By using the working mode selector switch "WORKING MODE
SELECTOR SWITCH (BASIC SWITCH) (91)" to select a working
mode that matches the operating condition, it is possible to carry
out operations efficiently.
Use the following procedures to make the most effective use of
each mode.
When the starting switch is turned ON, the working mode is set to
A mode (digging).
Use the working mode switch on the monitor panel to set the most
efficient mode to match the type of work.
.
Working mode
Normal digging, loading operations
A mode
(Operations with emphasis on productivity)
Normal digging, loading operations (with
E mode
emphasis on efficiency)
L mode Lifting operations
B mode Breaker operations
NOTICE
If breaker operations are carried out in the heavy digging
mode, the hydraulic equipment may be damaged. Operate
the breaker only in B mode.
PW160-7H VEAM390100
Applicable operations
OPERATIONS AND CHECKS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
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