SHIFT GEARS
WARNING
When the machine is traveling on a flat ground or down a slope, never set the joystick (steering, direc-
tional and gear shift lever) to N (neutral) position. Always keep it in a gear speed when traveling.
When traveling with the joystick (steering, directional and gear shift lever) in N (neutral) position, always
decelerate, and then change the travel direction.
There may also be damage to the transmission or other parts of the power train, and there is danger of
unexpected accidents.
The machine does not have to be stopped to shift gears.
Shit the gear by moving joystick (steering, directional and gear
shift lever) (1).
METHOD FOR SHIFTING GEARS
Press switch (a) or (b) to shift the gear.
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 transmission has the following gear speeds.
Automatic gear shift mode: 1, 2, 3L, 3 (4 forward, 4 reverse)
Manual gear shift mode: 1, 2, 3 (3 forward, 3 reverse)
For the maximum travel speed in each gear speed, see
“SPECIFICATIONS (5-2)”.
REMARK
When the gear is shifted, the current gear speed is displayed in
the gear speed display section of machine monitor (2).
(Example)
Neutral: “N” is displayed in the gear speed display section.
Forward 2nd: “F2” is displayed in the gear speed display sec-
tion.
Reverse 3rd: “R3” is displayed in the gear speed display sec-
tion.
When the parking brake lever is locked: “P” is displayed in the
gear speed display section.
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