INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 1 - REVERSE GEAR LEVER q When it is necessary to park or leave the machine unattended, even if temporarily, shift the lever to position (N) and always apply the parking brake. q The machine is equipped with an acoustic alarm that is activated if the operator, with the engine running, shifts the reverse gear lever (1) to position F or R with the seat rotated in any position different from the correct driving position. This is a danger signal, since it is absolutely forbidden to move the machine while working with the backhoe equipment or in any case with the seat rotated by 180° with respect to the regular driving position.
Remember that the operator is allowed to move the machine only while seated in the correct driving position, with locked seat and fastened safety belt. q Non-compliance with these rules may cause serious accidents. IMPORTANT q Operate the lever only when the engine is running at low speed. q The engine can be started only with the lever in neutral position (N). q If the operator deems it necessary, the machine may also be equipped with an acoustic alarm for movements in reverse. This device can be installed on a special area in the rear part of the frame (see "2.4.4 CHECKS FOR TRAVELLING IN REVERSE"); before travelling in reverse, make sure that the acoustic alarm functions perfectly.
To check the functionality of this acoustic alarm, proceed as follows: - start the machine (see "3.6.2 STARTING THE ENGINE") - press the brake pedals; - shift the reverse gear lever (1) to the reverse position R. If the alarm doesn’t work, have the machine checked by your Komatsu Dealer. By lifting this lever and rotating it on the vertical axis, it is possible to select: F - the forward travel, if the lever is shifted FORWARD R - the reverse, if the lever is shifted BACKWARD 93 WARNING