Method For Starting Machine (Travel Forward And Reverse) And Stopping Machine - Komatsu D85EX-18 Operation & Maintenance Manual

MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
METHOD FOR STARTING MACHINE (TRAVEL FORWARD AND REVERSE)
AND STOPPING MACHINE
METHOD FOR MOVING MACHINE
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• Before moving the machine off, check that the area
around the machine is safe, then sound the horn be-
fore starting.
• Keep people away from the machine.
• The area behind the machine is a blind spot. Particu-
larly pay attention when traveling in reverse.
• When moving the machine down a slope, always keep
brake pedal (8) depressed, even after releasing park-
ing brake lever (1).
• When moving the machine off on a steep uphill, turn
fuel control dial (5) to High idle (MAX) position and run
the engine at full speed. While keeping brake pedal (8)
and decelerator pedal (6) depressed, operate joystick
(steering, directional and gear shift lever) (7) from the
N (neutral) position to the direction of travel and slow-
ly release brake pedal (8). When increasing the travel
speed, slowly release decelerator pedal (6).
1.
Set parking brake lever (1) to FREE position (F).
2.
Set work equipment lock lever (2) to FREE position (F).
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