Steering - Hitachi ZW 550-6 Operator's Manual

Steering

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WARNING:
 Avoid sudden steering while moving the machine
at high speeds, while moving on a steep slope, or
while raising the lift arms. Failure to do so may
cause the machine to turn over.
 Never attempt to stop the engine while steering
the machine. If the engine is stopped, the
steering wheel will lock and the parking brake
will be applied so that steering will be impossible.
Never stop the engine while moving the machine.
 Never steer while raising the lift arm high as it is
extremely dangerous and may cause the machine
to turn over.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that both joystick steering
indicator (1) and F/R selector switch indicator (2)
are turned on before operating joystick steering (3).
Refer to page 3-6 for these indicators.
Turn joystick steering (3) toward the direction you intend to
steer the machine during operation.
- When joystick steering (3) is moved from the neutral
(centered) position to the right (or left), the machine
steer to the right (or left).
- When joystick steering (3) is returned to the neutral
position, the machine stops steering.
- The further joystick steering (3) is moved to the side,
the faster the machine steers (proportional steering).
IMPORTANT:
 Excessive force will damage the joystick steering.
Do not jam, slap, or force the joystick steering
beyond its normal range.
 Avoid putting excessive force down on the
armrest. Never sit on the armrest.
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NOTE: This machine has an articulated frame design.
The front and rear chassis are coupled by connection pins
(center pins) so that the rear wheels follow the tracks of
the front wheels.
Turn the joystick steering slowly so as to follow the motion
of the machine.
MOVING THE MACHINE
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4-9
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1
R
N
3
95Z7B-3-7-1
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115Z7B-4-9-1