Komatsu — 21.8 Emergency Lowering System

TROUBLESHOOTING 21.7 EMERGENCY STEERING CHARACTERISTICS If the engine breaks down during driving, you may proceed with steering the machine. However, you will need considerable more effort. If the engine breaks down, immediately drive to the roadside, switch on the hazard flasher and secure the ma- chine. 21.8 EMERGENCY LOWERING SYSTEM When the engine is in operation or not in operation, you may lower the work unit with the emergency lowering system. 1 - Ensure that nobody is standing under the work unit. Likewise you may release the rest pressure in the hydraulic circuit. 2 - Turn the lever of the emergency lowering system to position '2'.

The work unit is lowered, or the rest pressure is released. 3 - Turn the lever of the emergency lowering system back to position '1'. 2 75_154 1 115