XT1600 Operator’s Manual Drive - 47
Steer
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Steer
To steer while moving forward, push forward and then move to left or right. Unit will turn to left or right.
To steer while moving backward, pull back and then move to left or right. Unit will turn to left or right.
For tight steering in low speed, move control to center position and then to left or right side. Tracks will
counter-rotate and turn unit in a tight circle.
Reducing Track Wear
Rubber tracks are best suited at soil-based job sites with minimal rock and debris. Sharp objects such as
gravel, steel shards, and broken concrete will damage rubber tracks and undercarriage components.
Excessive operation on concrete or asphalt will shorten track life. When storing your machine, keep tracks
away from rain and direct sunlight.
Wash tracks daily to remove foreign objects and abrasive soil from sprockets and idler rollers. Drive slowly
and make wide turns when possible. Regularly check undercarriage components (sprocket, rollers, idler)
for wear and damage. Maintain proper track tension. (See “Check Track Tension” on page 79.)
To prevent premature wear, avoid the following:
• Spinning tracks under heavy load.
• Turning on sharp objects such as stones, stumps and debris.
• Quick turns or “spin” turns on asphalt or concrete.
• Driving over curbs, ledges, and sharp objects.
• Driving with sidewall edges pressed against hard walls, curbs or other objects.
• Driving on slopes.
• Operating on corrosive materials such as salt or fertilizer. Wash immediately.
NOTICE: When driving unit more than a few feet (meters), pivot seat so that operator is facing lift arms.
If operator is facing excavator, operation of track drive controls is reversed.
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