Komatsu — 12.7 STEERING MACHINE

12. OPERATION 12.7 STEERING MACHINE A WARNING possible turning the machine on a slope. The machine will tend to slip sideways. Particu- lar care should be taken on soft or clay land. l Never make a pivot turn at high speed. 12.7.1 NORMAL TURNING To turn the machine while traveling, incline steering and directional lever @I in the direction to turn. l To make a gradual left turn If the steering and directional lever is moved partially to the left 0, the steering clutch is disengaged and the ma- chine turns gradually to the left. REMARK To make a gradual right turn, move the steering and direc- tional lever partially to the right.

l To make a pivot left turn If the steering and directional lever is moved fully to the left 0, the steering clutch is disengaged and the steering brake is applied, so the machine will carry out a pivot turn to the left. REMARK To make a pivot right turn, move the steering and direc- tional lever fully to the right. 2-31