OPERATING THE MACHINE
When the engine is warm, decrease the engine speed to idle and do the
following:
1. Check the instruments.
2. Raise the loader bucket about two feet (600 mm) above the ground.
3. Test the parking brake:
a. Put the transmission control in High Range position.
b. Engage the parking brake.
c. Increase the engine speed to full throttle. The machine must not move.
IMPORTANT: If the machine moves, see your Case dealer or refer to the
service manual for this machine and service the brakes.
4. Release the parking brake after the air pressure gauge pointer is in the
green area.
Shifting
Upshifting from low to high speed range can be done while the machine is
moving at any speed. Do not downshift if machine speed exceeds its maximum
low range speed of 7 mph (11.3 k/mh).
Converter Overheating
To avoid converter overheating and possible transmission damage, espe-
cially in severe, hot working conditions, avoid operating the machine continu-
ously at or near a stall speed condition (engine wide open but wheels not
turning).
If the machine has been operating in high range and the converter temper-
ature gauge needle nears the red zone, downshift from high to low range to
avoid overheating.
If the temperature gauge needle enters the red zone, stop machine imme-
diately, place transmission in neutral and run engine at full speed until the
needle goes back into the green zone.
If the converter continues to overheat, see your Case dealer.
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