Komatsu PC290LC-11 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 256

MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
1.
Set swing lock switch (1) to ON (actuated) position and
check that the swing lock pilot lamp (2) is lit.
(a): ON position
(b): OFF position
2.
Turn fuel control dial (3) to High idle (MAX) position.
Increase the engine speed.
METHOD FOR TRAVELLING FORWARD
1.
Set lock lever (4) to FREE position (F).
Set the work equipment in the travel posture and raise it to
40 to 50 cm .
• If the work equipment blocks the view and it is difficult
to travel safely, raise the work equipment further.
2.
Operate right and left travel levers (5) or right and left trav-
el pedals (6) as follows:
3.
Check the position of the sprocket.
• When sprocket (A) is at the rear of the machine:
Start the machine either by pushing levers (5) forward
slowly or by depressing the front parts of pedals (6)
slowly.
• When sprocket (A) is at the front of the machine:
Start the machine either by pulling levers (5) backward
slowly or by depressing the rear parts of pedals (6)
slowly.
4.
When travelling, check that the alarm sounds normally.
3-184
OPERATION