Komatsu D65EX-12 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 67

EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS
STEERING, DIRECTIONAL AND GEAR SHIFT LEVER
This lever (4) is used to select the direction of travel, to carry
out steering, and to carry out counterrotation turns.
Forward-reverse shifting
Position (a): FORWARD
Position (b): REVERSE
Position N: NEUTRAL
Steering
Position (c): LEFT TURN
Position (d): RIGHT TURN
Position (e): LEFT COUNTER-ROTATION
Position (f): RIGHT COUNTER-ROTATION
Move the lever to the FRONT to travel FORWARD
Move the lever to the REAR to travel in REVERSE
If the lever is set in the forward or reverse travel position and
turned to the right or left, the machine turns to the right or left
smoothly according to the stroke of the lever.
If the lever is fully turned to the right or left, the turning radius is
shortened.
If the lever is set in the N (Neutral) and turned to the right or
left, the machine turns to the right or left by counter-rotation.
REMARK
If the lever is released when steering the machine, the
lever will return to the (a) position or the (b) position and
the machine will be returned to straight movement.
If you support the lever guide with your hand when steer-
ing, the turning operation will be easier.
Gear shifting
Rotate the joystick 30º to carry out gear shifting operation.
Position (g): 1st
Position (h): 2nd
Position (i): 3rd
For the maximum travel speed in each gear speed, see
"SPECIFICATIONS (PAGE 5-2)".
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OPERATION