2. CONTROLS 2. 8 STEERING CONTROLS The two steering levers control speed, direction and turning of the loader. The R.H. lever controls the wheels on the R.H. side of the loader and the L.H. lever the L.H. wheels. Loader speed is controlled by the amount each lever is moved from centre or neutral position. (Fig. 2.8A) The further away from neutral, the faster the travel speed. For maximum power and slow travel speed move the control levers only a small amount. To drive the loader forward in a straight line, move both control levers forward the same amount (Fig. 2.8B). To drive the loader in reverse in a straight line, move both control levers back the same amount (Fig. 2.8B).
The loader is turned by moving one lever further forward than the other. To turn right, move the left lever further than the right lever. To turn left, move the right lever further than the left lever (Fig. 2.8B). C3938 Fig. 2.8A For the loader to turn or “skid-steer” within its own length, one lever is moved forward and the other back. This causes the wheels on one side to turn forward and the wheels on the other side to reverse, turning the loader (Fig. 2.8B). To avoid personal injury always carry the load low.
WARNING To avoid personal injury do not start the engine unless you are in the seat with the seat belt fastened around you, unless as specified in this manual or under specific service and backhoe operating procedures. WARNING Return the auxiliary hydraulic foot pedal to neutral position when not in use. IMPORTANT 16 FORWARD REVERSE LEFT TURN RIGHT TURN C - 696 - 9 Fig. 2.8B