11. EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS 3. DECELERATOR PEDAL l Do not place your foot on this pedal unnecessarily. a WARNING l When arriving at the top of a slope, or when dumping earth from a cliff, the machine will increase its speed with the sudden loss of load. Slow the machine by depressing the decelerator pedal. ( \- AE079970 This pedal is used to decelerate engine speed. 4. STEERING LEVER This lever is used to steer the machine. If the lever is pulled halfway towards the side to which the machine will turn, the steering clutch is disengaged, and the ma- chine will turn gradually. If the steering lever is pulled further, the steering brake is applied and the machine will carry out a pivot turn.
REMARK When using the steering lever and brake pedal together, pull the steering lever until it enters the detent range (steering clutch disen- gaged), then depress the brake pedal. AE079980 5. SAFETY LEVER (FOR GEAR SHIFT LEVER) RN a WARNING l When leaving the operator’s seat, be sure to set the safety lever securely to the LOCK position. If the lock is not applied and the gear shift lever is touched by accident, the machine may move and cause serious dam- age or injury. l If the safety lever is not placed securely at the LOCK position, the lock may not be applied. AE079990 l When parking the machine, always set the gear shift lever to the neutral position and apply the lock.
This lever is used to lock the gear shift lever. 2-9