Komatsu PC400LC-5 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 105

12.9 METHOD OF USING MODE SELECTOR
SWITCHES
The mode selector switches can be used to switch the mode to
match the conditions and purpose of work, thereby enabling effi-
cient operations.
Use the following procedures to make effective use of each mode.
PROCEDURE FOR SETTING MODE SELECTOR SWITCH
SETTING BASIC MODES
When the starting switch is turned ON, the working mode is set
to general operation mode, so normal work can be carried out
without any need to set the mode. The most effective mode for the
type of work is set with the basic mode @ (working mode switch).
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The table below shows the condition of the power mode and
auto-deceleration, and the most suitable type of work for each
setting.
Basic mode
Selected mode
Power Auto-de-
Applicable work
Working mode
mode celeration
Heavy-duty control
H mode ON
Large digging and loading production
operation mode (H.0) in a short time
General operation
S mode ON
Normal digging and loading operations,
mode (G.0) crushing (breaker) operations
Finishing operation
S mode OFF
Finishing and leveling operations,
mode
(F.0)
general hauling operations
Lifting operation
L mode OFF Positionina. etc.
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