Komatsu — 12.4 MOVING MACHINE OFF

12. OPERATION 12.4 MOVING MACHINE OFF WARNING When moving the machine off, check that the area around the machine is safe, then sound the horn before starting. Do not allow people near the machine. There is a blind spot behind the machine, so be particularly careful when traveling in reverse. When starting the machine on slopes, set transmission cut- off switch 1 to the OFF position, depress left brake pedal 2 while depressing accelerator pedal 3 , then gradually release left brake pedal 2 to allow the machine to start. 1. Check that caution pilot lamp 4 is not lighted up. 2. Set safety lock 7 of bucket control lever 5 and lift arm control lever 6 to the FREE position. 3.

Operate lift arm control lever 6 to set the work equipment to the travel posture shown in the diagram on the right. 4. Depress right brake pedal 8 and turn parking brake switch 9 to the OFF (RELEASE) position to release the parking brake. Keep right brake pedal 8 depressed. REMARK If the parking brake is still actuated when parking brake switch 9 is at the OFF (RELEASE) position, turn the parking brake switch ON, then turn it OFF again. 2-51