Driving mode
5.3 Driving and parking the truck crane
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GMK3060
13.12.2018
5.3.3 Driving downhill
Starting The engine must be running.
To start moving forwards you must do the following:
– Shift into D position
– Release the parking and service brakes
– Apply the accelerator if you wish to accelerate
– Do not apply the accelerator if you wish to brake with the engine.
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If the truck crane starts to move forwards in neutral position you can still switch to
position D. A gear appropriate to the speed is engaged and the engine brake
power is effective.
To start reversing you must do the following:
– Shift into position R
– Apply the parking brake
– Press the accelerator
– Release the parking brake after the clutch has engaged
If the symbol (1) with a message is shown when starting:
• Remove your foot from the accelerator immediately and apply the service
brake. For the subsequent procedure;
à Warning message when starting,
p. 5 - 30.
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Risk of accidents when driving in neutral position!
Never switch into neutral position while driving.
In neutral position, the truck crane may accelerate and the engine retarder is
ineffective.
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Danger when starting to reverse!
When starting to reverse, always keep the truck crane stationary with the parking
brake until the transmission clutch is engaged. If the truck crane starts to roll
away before this (when changing from brake pedal to accelerator), no gear will
be engaged, and you can stop the truck crane only by braking.