OPERATION OPERATION
3-96
TURNING 0.
WARNING
! Operating the steering wheel suddenly at high speed or operating the steering wheel on steep slopes
is dangerous. Do not operate the steering wheel in such situations.
! If the engine stops when the machine is traveling, the emergency steering is actuated. Note that this
system is only for steering in emergencies, so never stop the engine.
It is particularly dangerous if the engine stops when the machine is traveling on slopes, so never let the
engine stop when traveling on slopes.
! If the engine stops, stop the machine immediately at a safe place.
When traveling,use steering wheel (1) to turn the machine.
With this machine,the front frame is joined to the rear frame at
the center of the machine by the center pin. The front and rear
frames bend at this point, and the rear wheels follow in the
same track as the front wheels when turning.
Turn the steering wheel lightly to follow the machine as it turns.
NOTICE
When the steering wheel is turned fully, if it reaches the
end of its stroke, do not try to turn it further.
Check that there is a play of 50 to 100 mm ((2.0 to 3.9 in))in
the steering wheel. Check also that the steering works
properly. If any abnormality is found, please contact your
Komatsu distributor for inspection.
EMERGENCY STEERING 0.
CAUTION
! Never actuate the emergency steering except during
emergencies or when checking the function.
! The emergency steering can be used continuously for
a maximum of 60 seconds. Operating it continuously
for more than 60 seconds may damage the system.
! When using the emergency steering, travel at less
than 5 km/h (3.1 MPH).
During emergencies or when stopping the engine to check the
function, press emergency steering switch (1). Emergency
steering pilot lamp (green) (2) will light up and the steering can
be operated.
Emergency steering pilot lamp (green) (2) lights up to inform
the operator that the emergency steering system has been
actuated.
The emergency steering system is provided to enable the machine to be steered under the following conditions.
! The starting switch is at the ON position.
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