Steering Machine - Komatsu D475A-5E0 Operation & Maintenance Manual

OPERATION

STEERING MACHINE

Avoid as much as possible turning the machine on a slope.
The machine will tend to slip sideways. Particular care should be taken on soft or clay soil.
Never make a pivot turn at high speed.
NORMAL TURNING
To turn the machine while traveling, incline joystick (steering,
directional and gear shift lever) (1) in the direction of the turn.
TURNING GRADUALLY TO LEFT WHILE TRAVELING FORWARD
If the joystick is pushed forward and moved partially to the left (L),
the steering clutch is disengaged and the machine turns gradually
to the left.
When turning gradually to the right, push the joystick forward, and
move it partially to the right.
Do the same when traveling in reverse.
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WARNING
OPERATION