Steering (Changing Direction) - Komatsu SK818-5 Operation & Maintenance Manual

3.6.5.1

STEERING (CHANGING DIRECTION)

If possible, avoid any abrupt change of direction. Counterrotations should be carried out with the ma-
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chine running at moderate speed.
When travelling on roads, avoid carrying out counterrotations, since they may create dangerous situa-
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tions; carry out counterrotations only during work.
CHANGING DIRECTION WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT
MOVING
To turn to the LEFT, operate the travel lever as indicated be-
low. To move FORWARD, push the lever to the left with 45º in-
clination. To move BACKWARD, pull the lever to the right with
45º inclination.
To turn to the RIGHT, operate the travel lever as indicated be-
low. To move FORWARD, push the lever to the right with 45º
inclination. To move BACKWARD, pull the lever to the left with
45º inclination.
WARNING
USE OF THE MACHINE
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