12.7 STEERING MACHINE 4h WARNING l Avoid turning the machine on slopes as far as possible. The machine will tend to slip to the side. Be particularly careful when steering the machine on soft or clayey ground. l Never make a pivot turn at high speed. 12.7.1 NORMAL TURNING To turn the machine while traveling, pull steering lever @ on the side to turn. \ AE079925 Making a gradual left turn When the left steering lever is pulled partially (to a point where it enters the detent range), the steering clutch is disengaged and the machine turns gradually to the left. REMARK To make a gradual right turn, operate the right steering lever in the same way as explained above.
AE076540 Making a pivot left turn When the left steering lever is pulled fully, the steering clutch is disengaged and the steering brake is applied. REMARK To make a pivot right turn, operate the right steering lever in the same way as explained above. When carrying out a pivot turn, if the turning resistance is high and the steering lever is heavy, depress the brake pedal on the same side as the direction of turning, and the operating force of the lever will become lighter. I AE076550 2-30