Operation; Steering System; Operation 5.1 Steering System - Wacker Neuson Telehandler TH412 Operator's Manual

5

Operation

5.1

Steering system

Steering modes
The steering is designed as a kingpin steering system on
the front and rear axles. It is hydraulically operated via
double-acting cylinders.
Synchronizing the steering system
CAUTION
Accident hazard due to asynchronous steering
movements.
If the machine is in operation for long periods, the
synchronization of the axles can shift out of position
respective to each other.
► Stop machine operation immediately.
► Synchronize the steering system.
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Operation
Synchronize the steering system as follows:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the steering wheel as far as it will go to the left or
right and then continue to turn the steering wheel for
several seconds.
3. Turn the steering wheel as far as it will go in the
opposite direction and then continue to turn the
steering wheel for several seconds.
4. Check carefully whether the steering is now
synchronized again.
If necessary, repeat points 1 – 4 until synchronization is
restored.
➥ The axles are now synchronized again.
Operation 5
5-1