MERLO PANORAMIC - Gearbox (19); Direction Selector (20)

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GEARBOX (19)
The machine gearbox has two forward gears and two reverse gears which can
be selected through selector switch (19), located on the steering column.
Press button (P1) to downshift
Press button (P2) to upshift
Press and hold button (P1) for more than 5 seconds to select the neutral gear.
The gears available are (in order):
• neutral (idle)
• 1st gear
• 2nd gear
The machine speed changes to:
- 0 Km/h up to 14 Km/h (16 Km/h for P40.17 PLUS) in first gear
- 0km/h - 40km/h in second gear
For the proper use of the gear-shift (19), follow the instructions below:
- start the machine engine; the system will automatically engage the fast gear
(P2)
- if necessary, engage the required gear
- bring the direction selector (20) to position "F" (forwards) or "R" (backwards),
depending on the movement you need to make
- accelerate smoothly without brusque steering movements
To change gear, follow these instructions:
- stop the machine with the diesel engine running
- press button (P1) or (P2) to engage the required gear
The gear used will be shown on the LCD display (62).
WARNING!! Gears can only be changed with machine at a standstill.
When reverse gear is selected, the reverse alarm system will be activated automatically and an intermittent audible
warning signal will sound. When the machine is moving, the drive direction can only be reversed if the 1st gear is
engaged. When the machine is moving, never reverse the drive direction if the 2nd gear is engaged.
DIRECTION SELECTOR (20)
In order to select the machine direction of travel, use lever (20) located by the
steering column as described below:
pull the lever (20) towards you, then move it:
- towards "F" to select the machine forward gear
- towards "R" to select the machine reverse gear
Moving lever (20) into "N" position engages the neutral gear. No movement is
generated when operating the accelerator pedal in this condition.
The driving direction can only be inverted when the machine is moving in first
gear.
WARNING!
Do not invert the driving direction with the machine in 2nd gear.
With the direction selector (20) in position "F" or "R" it is impossible to start up the engine. In this case it is necessary
to move the machine direction of travel selector (20) into position "N" and then start the diesel engine.
When reverse drive is selected, the reverse alarm system will be activated automatically and an intermittent audible
warning signal will sound.