IHI 17VX3 - Steering Control

OPERATION
STEERING CONTRTROL
* Be sure no one is working on or near the machine to prevent injury.
Keep the machine under control at all times to prevent injury.
* Before control levers, confirm which direction the track frame faces.
* Always travel with sprockets under the rear of the machine.
1. Move engine throttle lever CD to the operating range.
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2. Move the travel lever lock and control shut-off lever to the
unlocked position.
3. Raise the boom and the blade enough to provide sufficient
ground clearance.
STEERING
To make turns, control the travel levers.
Control the two travel levers as follows.
PIVOT LEFT TURN
PIVOT RIGHT TURN
Pivot Left Turn
Move the right lever CD forward to travel forward and left, and
move it rear to travel reverse and left, pivoting
on the left
track.
Pivot Right Turn
Move the left lever ~ forward to travel forward and right, and
move it rear to travel reverse and right, pivoting on the right
track.
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Reverse
Steering
Stop the
right track
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SPOT TURN
Spot Left Turn
Move the left travel lever ~ rear and move the right lever CD
forward at the same time. This allows a quick left turn.
Spot Right Turn
Move the right travel lever CD rear and move the left lever ~
forward at the same time, allowing a quick right turn.
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SPOT LEFT TURN