Move joystick (steering, directional and gear shift lever) (1) to
the desired speed range to shift gears.
METHOD FOR SHIFTING GEARS
Shift the gear by pressing switches (a) and (b).
Up
switch (a): The gear is shifted up by 1 step each time this
switch is pressed.
Down switch (b): The gear is shifted down by 1 step each time
this switch is pressed.
The speed ranges are as follows.
Automatic gear shift mode: 1, 2, 3L, 3 (4 forward, 4 reverse)
Manual gear shift mode: 1, 2, 3 (3 forward, 3 reverse)
REMARK
When the gear is shifted, the current speed range is displayed
in the speed range display section of machine monitor (2).
For examle,
Neutral: “N” is displayed in the speed range display section.
Forward 2nd: “F2” is displayed in the speed range display sec-
tion.
Reverse 3rd: “R3” is displayed in the speed range display sec-
tion.
When the parking brake lever is locked, “P” is displayed.
OUTLINE OF GEAR SHIFT MODE
In the gear shift mode, the automatic shift mode, manual shift mode, and shoe slip control mode (if equipped)
are available. Select the mode to match the use.
Automatic shift mode (dozing mode)
Mode for general dozing work The gear speed is shifted down automatically when the load increases, and shift-
ed up to the set maximum gear speed when the load decreases. The torque converter lockup operates and the
optimum gear speed is selected automatically, according to the load. This mode is excellent in fuel economy
and production.
If the ripping work is performed in this mode, the setting is automatically changed to that of the manual shift
mode. (In this case, the gear speed display stays the automatic shift mode.)
When returning to the dozing work, the mode switches to the automatic shift mode again.
Manual shift mode (ripping mode)
Mode for dozing and ripping of rough ground If a load is applied, the gear speed automatically shifts down, but
when the load is removed, the gear speed does not automatically shift up. Perform the shift up operation by the
manual operation as needed.
If a directional selection is operated, the gear speed returns to the one which has been set in the preset mode
function. The torque converter lockup does not operate in this mode.
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS OPERATION
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