OPERATING THE MACHINE
5-5
Declutch Position Switch
To perform digging (scooping) or loading operation, declutch
position switch (1) can be set to any position
.
Turn the declutch position switch ON to let the engine speed
and power be applied to loading circuits.
x [
] side (Declutch)
By depressing left brake pedal (3), the clutch is
disengaged and brake is applied without transmitting the
power to the drive train.
: Declutch ON when lightly depressing the left
pedal (3)
(Suited to loading work on a level surface or on
a gentle slope.)
: Declutch ON when firmly applying the left
pedal (3)
(Suited to operate on a steep slope)
x OFF [
] (Clutch Engaged)
By depressing brake pedals (3) or (4), brake is applied
while power is transmitted to the drive train.
NOTE: When starting to ascend a slope, turn declutch
position switch (1) OFF
(clutch engaged), depress the left
brake pedal. Gradually release the left brake pedal (3) while
applying accelerator pedal (2) to easily start ascending a
slope.
ON OFF ON
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