OPERATION EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS Precautions when using pitch control When using the pitch operation, the tilt operation changes as follows. ANGLEDOZER This lever (7) is used to raise the blade. Lifting control (a) RAISE: (b) HOLD: Blade is stopped and held in this position. (c) LOWER: (d) FLOAT: Blade will move freely according to external force. REMARK When released from FLOAT position, this lever will not return to HOLD position, so it must be moved back by hand. If the engine is stopped when the lever is at the FLOAT position, the control lever will automatically return to the HOLD position. Before starting the engine, check that the blade control lever is at the HOLD position.
The engine will not start when it is at the FLOAT position. In cold weather, it will take time for the lever to be held at the HOLD position, so hold the lever by hand at the HOLD position for at least 1 second. 3-25 Pitch condition Tilt operation Amount of tilt Max.forward pitch Only left tilt operation is possible Max. 890mm (35 in) Forward pitch Both left and right tilt operations are possible Compared with standard: LEFT tilt is LARGER Standard pitch RIGHT tilt is SMALLER 890mm ((35 in) both left and right) Rear pitch Compared with standard: LEFT tilt is SMALLER RIGHT tilt is LARGER Max. rear pitch Only right tilt operation is possible Max. 820mm (32.3 in)