Standard Operating Procedures 7
1-June-2014 United Kingdom Operations Manual
Page 7 - 8 TA9 & 10 Tier 4
(b) To Select Reverse Gear
(3) To Stop the Machine
7.9 Gradients
Ascending, descending or crossing gradients should be done with extreme care. Refer to
Gradients in the Safety Section of this manual.
PROCEDURE
1. Reduce engine speed by easing off the accelerator pedal.
2. Bring the machine to a halt with the brakes.
3. Move the forward/reverse switch to Reverse.
4. If necessary select another gear.
5. Gently press the accelerator pedal to increase speed
bDANGER
Only reverse at slow speeds. Look behind while reversing and be aware of bystanders in the
vicinity of the machine.
NOTICE
Do not move from forward to reverse with the machine moving. The machine must be brought to
a halt otherwise there will be damage to the transmission components.
PROCEDURE
1. Reduce engine speed by easing off the accelerator pedal.
2. Bring the machine to a halt with the brakes.
3. Apply the parking brake
4. Move the forward/reverse switch to Neutral.
5. Move the gear selector to Neutral.
6. Stop the engine.
bCAUTION
A suitable low gear must be selected prior to descending a gradient. If in doubt select first gear.
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