MOVING THE MACHINE
4-9
Drive Speed Change
The transmission gear range of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th can be
selected by turning shift switch (1).
Refer to item 6 on page 4-4 for the auto-shifting mode.
1st and 2nd
ranges
: To be used for excavation and loading
work
3rd, 4th and 5th
ranges
: To be used for traveling over long
distances.
NOTE: Avoid rapid gear changes using shift switch (1)
while traveling at high speed. Shift the gear range only after
reducing the travel speed by releasing the accelerator pedal.
Changing Forward/Reverse Drive Direction
WARNING:
y Before changing the forward/reverse drive direction,
confirm that the direction of drive is clear.
y To ensure operator's safety and ensure the longevity
of the power train, change the machine drive
direction only after sufficiently slowing machine
down.
y Be sure to change the machine drive direction only
when the machine travel speed is 13 km/h (8 mph) or
slower if the gear is in 3rd, 4th or 5th range.
1. Pull neutral lever lock (2) to the UNLOCK (
) position.
2. Press the OFF position of parking brake switch (3).
3. Move forward/reverse lever (1) to the desired position.
F : Forward Driving
N : Neutral
R : Reverse Driving
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