SECTION 4 OPERATING
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OM560C99/1E DRESSTA
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
WARNING! Do not switch the transmission disconnect switch when traveling fast
or going downhill . Loss of control or damage to the power train could result
when the pedal is released and transmission re-engages.
43. TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL LOCK LEVER
The lever locks the transmission direction lever in neutral position. To release the direction lever
from the neutral position, push the lock lever up.
WARNING! Before leaving the machine, lock the transmission direction lever in
neutral position with the lock lever.
44. TRANSMISSION GEAR RANGE LEVER
This lever is used to select the gear range according to operation conditions. Refer to SHIFTING
GEARS for additional information.
45. TRANSMISSION DIRECTION LEVER
This lever is used to select machine direction. Refer to SHIFTING GEARS for additional information.
WARNING! Before leaving the machine, lock the transmission direction lever in
neutral position with the lock lever.
46. STEERING WHEEL
The wheel loader is equipped with hydraulic steering system. Movement of the steering wheel
actuates the steering valve which directs oil to steering cylinders. For a right turn rotate the wheel
clockwise and for the left turn, rotate the wheel counterclockwise. Steering system operates as long
as steering wheel is turned . No effort exerted on steering wheel stops turning and machine
maintains preset direction.
47. STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Steering wheel height can be varied by loosening the knob, moving the steering wheel to the desired
height and then tightening the knob.
48. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT LEVER
Not equipped in standard configuration of the machine. Located near to bucket control lever close to
the operator.
49. BUCKET CONTROL LEVER
The lever controls roll back and dumping operation of the bucket. Refer to BUCKET CONTROL
LEVER POSITIONS for additional information.
50. BOOM CONTROL LEVER
The lever controls raising and lowering operations of the boom. Refer to BOOM CONTROL LEVER
POSITIONS for additional information.
51. ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Depress the pedal to increase engine speed, release the pedal to decrease engine speed. Pedal
returns automatically to low idle position.
52. HORN BUTTON
Depress the button to sound horn, release the button to stop.