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

HAND & FOOT CONTROL SYSTEM
6.5.2.1

STEERING (CHANGING DIRECTION)

Avoid abrupt changes of direction as much as possible. Carry out counter-rotations at moderate speed.
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Avoid carrying out counter-rotations when travelling on roads, since these manoeuvres may cause dangerous
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situations; make counter-rotations only during work.
Do not use the speed increase function when changing direction or carrying out a counter-rotation.
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CHANGING DIRECTION WITH MACHINE AT REST
To turn to the LEFT, use the right joystick as follows: to move
FORWARD, push the joystick. To move BACKWARD, pull the
joystick.
To turn to the RIGHT, use the left joystick as follows : to mode
FORWARD, push the joystick. To move BACKWARD, pull the
joystick.
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