Operation
Getting the Machine Moving
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Operating Procedure
After you have warmed up the engine and tested the park
brake, move off as described below.
Note: The location of the drive controls and switches and
their operation are shown in this manual, refer to Cab
Layout.
1 Check your seat belt and seat.
a Make sure that your seat belt is correctly
fastened.
b Make sure that the seat is correctly adjusted.
2 Visually examine the local area to make sure there
are no persons adjacent to the machine.
!MWARNING
Powershift Transmission
Do not change from a high gear to a low gear (for
instance, 4th to 1st) in one sudden movement when
the machine is moving. Otherwise the machine will
rapidly decelerate, you or others could be killed or
seriously injured. When selecting lower gears, allow
the engine speed to drop before each gear change.
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!MWARNING
You and others can be killed or injured if you operate
the forward/reverse lever while you travel. The
machine will immediately reverse direction without
warning to others. Follow the recommended
procedure for proper use of this selector.
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3 Make sure the loader arm is in the travel position.
4 Push the brake pedal.
5 Select forward or reverse drive.
!MWARNING
Travelling at High Speeds
Travelling at high speeds can cause accidents. Do not
reverse in a high gear with full throttle. Always travel
at a safe speed to suit working conditions.
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Note: When forward or reverse drive is selected, the 'park
brake engaged'' warning light comes on.
Note: When reverse drive is selected, an external audible
alarm operates as a warning to personnel that the machine
is about to move backwards.
!MCAUTION
Before moving off, make sure it is safe to do so. Be
particularly careful when reversing - get help if
needed.
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6 Release the park brake.
7 Make sure its safe to move the machine, then release
the brake pedal and push the accelerator pedal to
move the machine smoothly away.
!MWARNING
Engine/Steering Failure
If the engine or steering fails, stop the machine as
quickly as possible. Do not operate the machine until
the fault has been corrected.
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8 Slowly push the accelerator pedal.
The transmission system will initially go to first gear
when forward drive is selected. As the machine
speed increases the transmission will upshift
automatically through each gear.
9 While the machine is travelling slowly, check the
steering and brakes. Do not drive the machine unless
the steering and brakes operate correctly. If you are
not sure, assume that they are defective and contact
the nearest JCB Dealer.
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