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20 - FORWARD/NEUTRAL/REVERSE GEAR SELECTION
When operating this control, the lift truck should be travelling at slow speed and not
accelerating.
FORWARD: Push the switch forward (position A).
REVERSE: Push the switch backward (position B). Reversing lights and an acoustic reversing
alarm indicate that the lift truck is running in reverse.
NEUTRE: Parking brake applied (position C).
21 - GEAR LEVER
In order to change gear, it is necessar y to cut the transmission by pressing button 1 on
the lever.
1st gear: To the left, backwards.
2nd gear: To the left, forwards.
3rd gear: To the right, backwards.
4th gear: To the right, forwards.
CONDITION FOR USING THE TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIOS
- On these lift trucks with a torque converter, it is not necessar y to automatically star t up
in 1st speed and progress up the gears.
The choice of transmission gear ratio should be made carefully according to the nature of the work being
carried out. A poor choice may result in the extremely rapid rise of the transmission oil temperature
through excessive slipping of the converter, which could lead to serious damage to the transmission (it is essential to stop and change the working
conditions if the transmission oil temperature indicator light comes on). This poor choice may also result in a reduction in the lift truck’s performance
in forward gear. When the forward force increases, the forward speed in the r gear (for example, in 3rd gear) may be lower than the forward speed that
could be obtained with the r-1 gear (in 2nd instead of 3rd).
In general, we would advise you to use the following gears according to the nature of the work being carried out.
• On the road: Set off in 3rd gear and go up to 4th if the conditions and state of the road permit it. In hilly areas, set off in 2nd
gear and go up to 3rd if the conditions and state of the road permit it.
• With a trailer on the road: Set off in 2nd gear and switch to 3rd if the conditions and state of the road permit it.
• In handling mode: 3rd gear.
2nd gear in restricted spaces.
• Earth moving: 1st gear.
• Loading (reclaiming with bucket, manure fork, etc.): 2nd gear.
22 - STEERING SELECTION
A - GREEN WHEEL ALIGNMENT LAMPS
These lamps come on to indicate the alignment of the wheels in relation to the lift truck.
Lamp A1 for the front wheels and lamp A2 for the rear wheels.
Before selecting one of the three possible steering positions, bring all 4 wheels into alignment with
regards to the lift truck axle. Never change the steering mode whilst driving.
B - STEERING SELECTION LEVER
B1 - Front drive wheels (highway traffic).
B2 - Front and rear drive wheels in opposite direction (short steering lock).
B3 - Front and rear drive wheels in the same direction (crab steering).
CONTROL FOR ALIGNMENT OF THE WHEELS
- Shift the steering selection lever B into position B2 (short steering lock).
- Turn the steering wheel and bring the rear wheels into alignment until lamp A2 lights up.
- Shift the steering selection lever B into position B1 (highway traffic).
- Turn the steering wheel and bring the front wheels into alignment until lamp A1 lights
up.
Before driving on roads, it is necessary to check the alignment of the rear wheels and to drive in front
wheel steer. The control of the alignment of the rear wheels must be regularly done with the help of the
green lamps, while driving the lift truck. In case of anomalies, consult your dealer.
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B
C
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4
3
1
B3 B1 B2
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