Komatsu D65EX-12 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 128

OPERATION
OPERATION
TURNING TO LEFT WHILE TRAVELING FORWARD
NOTICE
If the lever is operated partially to the forward or reverse
position and then is operated in the direction of turn, the
machine may carry out a counterrotation turn, so operate
the lever fully to the forward or reverse position.
If the steering, directional and gear shift lever (1) is pushed for-
ward and moved partially to the left (L), the machine will start to
turn gradually. After that, the lever can be moved further toward
the end of its stroke to give the desired turning radius.
REMARK
If the steering, directional and gear shift lever (1) is pushed for-
ward and moved partially to the right, the machine will start to
turn gradually to the right. After that, the lever can be moved
further toward the end of its stroke to give the desired turning
radius. Do the same when traveling in reverse.
CARRYING OUT COUNTERROTATION TURN TO LEFT
NOTICE
When carrying out a counterrotation turn, if the load is not
equal on the left and right sides, the machine may carry
out a pivot turn, so check the ground conditions and be
careful not to hit any obstacles.
If the steering, directional and gear shift lever (1) is placed at
the N (neutral) position and is operated partially to the left, the
left and right tracks will rotate in opposite directions and the
machine will carry out a counterrotation turn smoothly. If the
lever is operated fully, the speed of the counterrotation turn will
increase.
REMARK
When carrying out a counterrotation turn to the right, move the
steering, directional and gear shift lever (1) to the right in the
same way.
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