BI619850
BUCYRUS INTERNATIONAL, INC. 182M Electric Mining Shovel
STEERING
Each crawler belt, being able to move independently, gives three ways to steer. 1.
PIVOT - crawlers moving in opposite directions
2.
DIFFERENTIAL - both crawlers moving in the same direction but at different speeds
3.
SKID - one crawler moving, the other stationary
Straight propel motion forward is the best direction to travel when making long distance moves. NOTE: Do not propel the machine in reverse direction over extended distances or up or down long inclines. Turning the machine left or right requires the operator to select the direction of turn. CAUTION:
Visually-check the trail cable location, the machine ground clearance, and the pit area for personnel and equipment. Also check the machine's location relative to the face/bank. Sound the signal whistle prior to moving or steering the machine.
With the dipper in front of the crawler front idlers, the propel will perform as follows: Move both joysticks equally forward to propel the machine straight forward. Likewise, moving both joysticks equally rearward propels the machine in straight reverse. Returning both joysticks to neutral stops propel effort. Steer LEFT by moving the RIGHT joystick forward and the LEFT joystick rearward, moving both the amount needed to achieve a smooth pivot turn. Steer RIGHT by moving the LEFT joystick forward and the RIGHT joystick rearward, moving both the amount needed to achieve a smooth pivot turn. To propel in a straight line, move both joysticks in the same direction the same distance from neutral. Manual No. 10798
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August 2009
