Komatsu — 12.7 STEERING MACHINE

12. OPERATION 12.7 STEERING MACHINE WARNING Avoid as much as possible turning the machine on a slope. The machine will tend to slip sideways. Particular care should be taken on soft or clay land. Never make a pivot turn at high speed. 12.7.1 NORMAL TURNING To turn the machine while traveling, incline joystick 1 in the direction to turn. Turning gradually to left while traveling forward If the joystick is pushed forward and moved partially to the left (L), the steering clutch is disengaged and the machine turns gradually to the left. REMARK When turning gradually to the right, push the joystick forward, and move it partially to the right. Do the same when traveling in reverse.

Making sharp turns to left while traveling forward If the joystick is pushed forward and moved fully to the left (L), the steering clutch is disengaged, the brake is applied, and the machine turns sharply to the left. REMARK When making sharp turns to the right, push the joystick forward, and move it fully to the right. Do the same when traveling in reverse. 2-58