Turning; During Driving; From A Standing Position - Kubota U17-3a Operating Instructions Manual

Operation
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To drive faster, press the travel speed button (1).
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An audible signal sounds and the indicator (2) comes up.
Pressing the travel speed button again switches back to
normal speed.
Do not drive fast on muddy or uneven terrain, also
if another control is operated (e.g. turning the
swivel frame).

Turning

Turns are described for the forward direction of travel with the dozer at the front. If the dozer is
positioned at the rear, the steering movements should be in the opposite direction.
When making turns, be sure nobody is standing within the swing area of the excavator.

During driving

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Pull the left drive lever to neutral, leave the right drive lever
pushed forward.
(A) The excavator makes a left turn.

From a standing position

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Leave the right drive lever in neutral, push the left drive
lever forward. In this case, the turning radius is determined
by the right track.
(A) The excavator makes a right turn.
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