BA 348-01 * 2.0 * 34801b330.fm 3-51
Operation 3
3.30 Putting the machine into operation
Selecting a travel direction and starting machine travel
The machine can be moved only after releasing the parking brake completely!
Select the travel direction after starting the diesel engine
☞Release the parking brake with switch 71 on the side console on the right
☞Select the travel direction with the switch on control lever 56
Driving the machine
☞Gradually press down the accelerator pedal
➥Machine moves off
☞Test the brakes at low speed
Moving the wheel loader on slopes
☞Apply the parking brake with switch 71
☞Select the travel direction with switch 56on the control lever
☞Increase diesel engine speed slightly and release the parking brake with switch 71
Changing direction (forward/reverse)
Risk of accidents! Changing direction (reversing operation) at high speed
causes the machine to brake abruptly.
☞Reduce engine speed before changing direction
☞Brake the machine to walking pace or to a standstill with the brake/inching
pedal
☞Reduce engine speed: remove your foot from the accelerator pedal
☞Slow the machine to walking pace
☞Select a new travel direction with switch 56 on the control lever
P
71
Fig. 69 : Selecting a travel direction
56
57
2
1
53
52
Function Operation Indicator light
Forward
☞Press switch 56
upward 1
➥Arrow 52 illuminates
Reverse
☞Press switch 56 downward 2 ➥Arrow 53 illuminates
Neutral
☞Press push button 57 ➥Arrows 52 and 52 go out