Method For Switching Between Forward And Reverse - Komatsu D61EX-24 Operation & Maintenance Manual

OPERATION

METHOD FOR SWITCHING BETWEEN FORWARD AND REVERSE

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When switching the travel direction between FORWARD
and REVERSE, check the safety in new direction in which
the machine moves.
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There is no need to stop the machine even when switching
between FORWARD and REVERSE. To increase safety, op-
erator comfort, and the life of the power train system, do
not leave the engine running at full speed while switching
the direction, and always depress the decelerator/brake
pedal to lower the engine speed.
1.
Depress decelerator/brake pedal (1) to reduce the engine
speed.
2.
Set joystick (steering, directional and gear shift lever) (2) to
a desired position.
Position (F): FORWARD
Position (N): NEUTRAL
Position (R): REVERSE
Check that the backup alarm sounds when the joystick
(steering, directional and gear shift lever) is set to RE-
VERSE.
If the alarm does not sound, ask your Komatsu distributor
for repair.
3.
Release decelerator/brake pedal (1) and raise the engine
speed.
REMARK
When moving off, the machine sometimes deviates a little,
but this is due to actuation of straight-travel correction
mechanism and it is not a failure.
WARNING
CAUTION
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